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Thursday, February 4, 2010

Executive Assistant in an NGO

A reputable NGO working with value chain stakeholders and in collaboration with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, is looking for a suitable qualified goal-oriented and results-driven person for appointment as an Executive Assistant.

Executive Assistant
 JOB SUMMARY
Company     NGO
Industry     Agriculture
Category     Project Management
Location     Accra
Job Status     Full-time
Salary     GH¢
Education     Bachelor’s D...
Experience     2 years
Job Expires     15 Feb, 2010
Contact     ...

Job Description

A reputable NGO working with value chain stakeholders and in collaboration with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, is looking for a suitable qualified goal-oriented and results-driven person for appointment as an Executive Assistant.

The appointment shall be for an initial period of two (2) years  with the possibility of renewal based on satisfactory performance.

Job Summary
The Executive Assistant will take part in the strategic administration of the organization, in accordance with its goals, objectives, work plans and procedures. He will be in charge of the following activities :

    * Database management
    * Communication and capacity building
    * Business development, marketing and pilot actions


Reports to: The Executive Secretary

Duties and responsibilities

Database management


   1. Centralization of data on production costs and profitability analysis at each level of the value chain.
   2. Collection, collation, analysis and communication of price and market data.
   3. Collection and analysis of other rice sector data.
   4. Participation to the organization’s database and website development
   5. Management of the database, including a price and market information system.

Communication and capacity building

   1. Building capacities of members on issues concerning the rice sector.
   2. Assisting in the planning, preparation and holding of meetings, conferences and workshops.
   3. Writing and distribution of meetings and trainings material and reports.
   4. Preparing technical notes and materials for publications in the organization’s newsletter and website.
   5. Preparation and distribution of the newsletters.

  Business development, marketing and pilot actions

   1. Support to price negotiations and fair profit sharing mechanisms among value chain stakeholders.
   2. Promotion, regulation and monitoring of marketing agreements.
   3. Identification of factor chain constraints, design, implementation and monitoring of pilot actions to alleviate them.
   4. Raising of funds : participation to the development of income generating activities, networking and developing partnerships.

Other


   1. Reporting on activities handled : writing and presentation of reports, participation to meetings with partners.
   2. Deputizing for the Executive Secretary in his absence.

Required Skills or Experience


   1. A minimum of Bachelor of Science in agriculture, rural development or agro economy.
   2. A minimum of  two years relevant working experience in the following areas :
          * Project management : design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of activities, in compliance with projects’ procedures and work plans.
          * Rice sector : technical skills in rice production, processing and marketing.
          * Value chain development, agribusiness development.
          * Building capacities, development of training activities, holding of workshops.
          * Writing of reports, articles and technical papers.
          * Database development and management, data collection, compilation and analysis.
          * Implementation of feasibility studies & costs and profitability analysis.
          * Website development / management.
   3. Computer literate : Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database software, Internet.
   4. Language skills : English, knowledge in two or more local languages.
   5. Communication : good written and verbal communication skills.
   6. Personal skills : ability to meet deadlines, dedicated to work, well organized, team player, results oriented, fast learner, leadership and interpersonal skills.

How To Apply
Application letters together with supporting documents including CV, telephone, e-mail address  and three (3) references should be sent to :

The Executive Secretary
P.O Box M37
Accra, Ghana


Deadline for submission of application: 15 February, 2010

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