Current African Jobs For this Week

Current African Jobs For this Week
Financial Risks and Grants Manager (FRGM)

Financial Risks and Grants Manager (FRGM)CARE
CARE Somalia/South Sudan is an International NGO working in Somalia and South Sudan. CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty by empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and improving governance.
Closing date: 08 Jan 2010
Location: Sudan (the) - Juba

(Ref: FIN/EX000143)

The position of FRGM is based in Juba, South Sudan and the incumbent will be responsible for the assessment, monitoring and reporting of financial risks for the South Sudan program and leading staff in addressing the risks identified.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Financial Risks and Grants Director (FRGD), the Financial Risks and Grants Manager will be responsible for identifying areas of financial risk in all processes within the South Sudan program and also with CARE implementing partners. She/he will be responsible for conducting financial and process audits for the South Sudan program and where necessary collaborating with business owners in order to reduce exposure to risks and ensure compliance with CARE and donors policies and procedures. S/he will lead the CARE South Sudan managers in addressing critical findings identified during internal and external audits and financial reviews identify potential liabilities and ensure follow up is done by relevant staff to address the issues identified. She/he will provide ongoing advice and support to program support departments in the CARE South Sudan sub offices to ensure reduced risk and to improve efficiency as well as provide advice regarding compliance issues on need basis as required. The incumbent of this position will review all project audit reports pertaining to CARE South Sudan before they are finalized and signed off by external auditors; assist the Financial Risks and Grants Director in the preparation for external audits including the A133 audits and CARE USA audits. She/ he will also provide support in the sub grants management process and will collaborate with CARE South Sudan Program Managers in the selection of implementing partners, capacity building of the partners and addressing critical findings identified during audits of implementing partners’ partner audits. The incumbent will be required to provide support to program managers to ensure compliance with the sub grant management process policies and procedures to minimize financial risk.

The FRGM will be expected to share relevant information with the FRGD and CO senior management with a view of managing risk, within the Country. The position will also be responsible for building and boosting the capacity of staff and partners to strengthen knowledge on donor rules and regulations and CARE policies and procedures. As a supervisor, s/he will be responsible for staff performance and management and will be required to build the capacity of direct reports through mentoring, coaching and facilitating external trainings, assist in the orientation of new staff, as well as manage the performance management process including reviewing Individual Operating Plans for direct staff.

Key Competencies

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Planning and organizing abilities;
- Strong leadership and teamwork abilities;
- Good analytical skills;
- Stress tolerance, adaptable with ability to pro-actively solve problems;
- Ability to maintain customer focus while handling multiple priorities;
- Integrity, commitment to service and respect for diversity;
- Ability to make strategic decisions and delegate.

Required skills and qualifications

- CPA (K), ACCA and a Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or related field;
- Minimum of 10 years experience in an audit environment for the Financial Risks and Grants Director position and minimum of 7 years experience for the Financial Risks and Grants Manager position. Experience in an NGO environment will be an added advantage;
- Work experience in a post conflict situation or environment;
- Computer proficiency and ability to use financial software applications;
- A quick learner with ability to adapt local practices to global standards;
How to apply
Applications/CV with daytime telephone contacts and three referees should be sent to:

The Human Resources Officer
CARE Somalia/South Sudan
P.O. Box 2039, 00202 Nairobi
Email: hr@ci.or.ke

TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) Exciting Career Opportunities in Regional Integration

Our clients, the Department for International Development (DFID) in partnership with other potential development partners including Denmark, the Netherlands, Canada and Belgium are seeking to recruit a Chief Executive Officer and five Country Directors for Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda under the Regional East African Integration Programme (REAP) whose overall goal is to increase growth and reduce poverty in East Africa by delivering significant strategic support to the East African Community's (EAC) regional integration process, improving the region's transport corridors and reducing the costs of trade and doing business in East Africa.

REAP's implementation mechanism is TradeMark East Africa (TMEA), a not-for-profit that will provide a long term focus on building East African regional integration capacity and a platform for scaling-up of Aid For Trade (AFT) in trade-related infrastructure, corridor development, regional investment climate harmonisation, export development, trade facilitation and coping with the social and environmental adjustment costs of deeper integration and rapid export-led growth.

TMEA will be headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya with branch offices in each of the other four EAC States and an EAC Secretariat liaison office in Arusha, Tanzania.

In order to ensure that TMEA delivers on its strategic objectives, we now seek to recruit high calibre, results oriented and self driven professionals who will be employed by TMEA to provide leadership and strategic direction in these initial positions:

Chief Executive Officer
Reference number: TMEA/PD/12/09
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration of contract: 3 years

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing the TMEA strategy, identifying and appraising new opportunities for approval by the Programme Implementation Committee, as well as directing and managing TMEA's projects, people, activities and technical resources in order to deliver TMEA's medium term strategic plan.

This exceptional individual will have the overall accountability for managing TMEA's technical and support staff. The successful candidate will be expected to liaise with TMEA's sister programme, TradeMark Southern Africa and other major programmes of key development partners, to align TMEA as a significant and strategic response to the challenges of regional trade and integration in East Africa.

S/he will be expected to provide strategic input and engage with policy level stakeholders on regional trade and integration including EAC institutions, EAC Partner States and development partners.

The candidate will ideally possess a minimum of a Masters degree preferably in Economics, Development Studies, International Trade, Planning, Finance or Management with at least 10 years experience (5 of which should have been gained in Africa, preferably Southern and East African countries) in leading and managing economic development co-operation programmes preferably in regional integration, trade facilitation, trade and investment climate reform, transport corridor development, and/or institutional reform.

Strong interpersonal, communications and programme cycle management and monitoring and evaluation skills are essential for this position.

Country Directors - Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda
Reference numbers: TMEA/CDB/12/09, TMEA/DK/12/09, TMEA/CDR/12/09, TMEA/CDT/12/09 and TMEA/CDU/12/09

Locations: Bujumbura, Nairobi, Kigali, Dar es Salaam and Kampala.
Duration of contract: 3 years

Reporting to the CEO, the Country Directors are responsible for managing and monitoring the day-to-day activities of the country operations in the respective country including developing and maintaining an effective programme information and monitoring system in line with the TMEA national project strategies and the medium term strategic plan.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain strong working relationships with East African partners, the Southern Africa sister Programme TMSA, identify opportunities to leverage new investments into TMEA and co-ordinate and scale up support to Aid for Trade (AFT) and regional integration at the respective country level.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for sourcing and procuring technical experts to provide assistance in the implementation of TMEA national window projects.

The candidate will ideally possess an undergraduate degree preferably in Economics, Development Studies, International Trade, Planning, Finance or Management with at least 5 years management experience (3 of which should have been gained in Africa, preferably Southern and East African countries) in managing economic development co-operation programmes preferably in regional integration, trade facilitation, trade and investment climate reform, transport corridor development, and/or institutional reform as well as building multi-stakeholder relationships.

Strong programme cycle management skills, proven ability in preparing terms of reference and project documents, monitoring and evaluation skills as well as contract management skills. Bi-lingual language skills (English and French) are essential for the Burundi and Rwanda positions.

The offer

These are challenging and extremely exciting roles which require individuals who demonstrates high personal drive and initiative with a demonstrable ability to provide effective leadership.

Detailed job profiles and reference numbers can be accessed on www.eastafrica.kpmg.com.

If your career aspirations match these exciting opportunities, please write in confidence quoting the reference number on both cover letter and envelope on or before Monday, 18 January 2010.

Applications including your curriculum vitae, a working e-mail address, daytime telephone contacts, qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, names and addresses of three referees should be sent electronically in PDF file format to:

Executive Selection Division,
KPMG East Africa, Lonrho House,
16th Floor, Standard Street, Nairobi
E-mail: esdtmea @ kpmg.co.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted







SFC Program Manager Job Vacancy: Academy for Educational Development (AED),

The Academy for Educational Development (AED), an international not-forprofit organization, working in education and training, health and nutrition, democracy and governance, and economic development seeks to recruit for the position of Program Manager for its Speak for the Child Program based in Kisumu.

Speak for the Child (SFC) supports families and communities in Kenya to improve the health, nutrition, and psychosocial care of young children orphaned and affected by HIV/AIDS, to improve the long-term health of their caregivers, and to increase food security in their households.

SFC receives funding from the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) and works with community based organizations (CBOs) to serve as key partners in the delivery of services and support to children through a multi-sectoral program approach.

Responsibilities:

The SFC Program Manager is responsible for overall management of field activities in the project’s three provinces including:

leading geographic targeting and CBO monitoring;
supervising all field staff activity;
quality assurance and activity reporting;
overseeing and troubleshooting procurements, logistics, and financial reporting; and
coordination and communication with stakeholders, collaborating organizations, AED projects and HQ staff and other funders as needed.

Qualifications Required:

Bachelors degree in one of the following or related fields: Project Management, International Development, or Public Health.
Five years in HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and support programming, working with development agency coalitions, and community development work.
Experience with Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) programming and knowledge of Kenya donors and implementing agencies a plus.
Kenya residents preferred.
Required Skills:

Strong management, coordination and leadership ability;
excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills;
thorough and detail-oriented; and
able to communicate effectively.
Interested parties should send a cover letter specifying their interest and qualifications for this position and their CV (in English) by E-mail to: dlusk @ aed.org no later than Jan 11th, 2010.

Only finalists will be contacted.


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CIAT Associate Coordinator, lake Kivu Pilot Learning Site, Sub - Saharan Africa Challenge Program

The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) is one of the 15 not-for-profit research institutions that make up the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) funded mainly by various countries, private foundations, international and regional organizations.

CIAT conducts socially and environmentally progressive research aimed at reducing hunger and poverty, and preserving natural resources in developing countries.

CIAT is seeking applications for the position of Associate Coordinator, in the Lake Kivu Pilot Learning Site of the Sub -Saharan Africa Challenge Program.

The position will be based at the Regional Office of CIAT at Kampala, Uganda under the Researcher Category and reports to the Regional Coordinator for Africa.

CIAT is the Lead Institution (LI) in the Lake Kivu Pilot Learning Site (LKPLS) on behalf of the Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) and the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA).

Responsibilities

Work in collaboration with ASARECA and FARA to:

Support the coordination and facilitate Task Forces of the LKPLS in planning, reviewing and implementing workplans and activities.
Liaise among and between the Task Forces (and other PLS of the SSA-CP) in the exchange of information, experiences and lessons learnt.
Facilitate and liaise inputs by support function providers (monitoring and evaluation, impact assessment, capacity development and mentoring, data management etc) to Task Force activities.
Coordinate the preparation of quarterly and annual progress reports of activities in the LKPLS.
Facilitate the development of communication briefs and technical publications for sharing among the LKPLS and other SSACP stakeholders, and in scientific fora and media.
Work with the Lead Institution Project Accountant, to support timely reporting and accounting for funds disbursed to Task Forces.
Facilitate and coordinate logistical and other arrangements in LKPLS as and when called upon.
Provide research support to Task Forces. Requirements
The candidate shall have the following competencies and experience:

PhD preferably in any of the following: Economics Natural Resource Management (NRM), Crop Improvement, Product Development or Marketing.
At least 5 years of relevant and successful experience in agricultural research.
Demonstration of management experience advantageous.
Excellent English both written and spoken. French in an added advantage
Terms of employment

The position is internationally recruited. The contract will be for a one-year period. CIAT offers internationally competitive salary packages, is an equal opportunity employer, and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality. Women and candidates from Africa are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applications

Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position against the listed qualifications, competencies, skills together with a detailed curriculum vitae, including names and addresses of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate's professional qualifications and work experience.

Applications should be addressed to

The Regional Coordinator, CIAT Africa R.Buruchara @ cgiar.org with copies to ciatadmin-Uga @ cgiar.org and J.C.Novoa @ cgiar.org and should clearly indicate "Application for Associate Coordinator LKPLS of the SSACP" on their application letters or email submissions.

All applications will be acknowledged, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date for applications: January 10,2010.

We invite you to learn more about CIAT by accessing the website: www.ciat.cgiar.org, FARA and about Sub-Saharan Africa Challenge Programme: www.fara-africa.org/networking-support-projects/ssa-cp




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Senior GBV Technical Advisor

International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
Closing date: 17 Jan 2010
Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo (the) - Eastern Provinces

International Medical Corps (IMC) recognizes that violence against women is a pervasive public health and human rights problem affecting both the physical and mental health of women and girls worldwide. International Medical Corps works to strengthen the ability of local health care workers to identify and treat survivors and works with community leaders to raise community awareness of the problem and modify beliefs and practices that perpetuate Sexual and Gender Based Violence.

International Medical Corps is seeking a Senior GBV Technical Advisor for an upcoming USAID funded Sexual and Gender Based Violence project in the Eastern Provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The Senior GBV Technical Advisor’s primary responsibilities are to provide technical leadership as well as managerial oversight for the project.

Qualifications:

- Masters Degree in a relevant discipline such as social work or psychology
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience in managing GBV programs in developing countries in Africa
- Progressive leadership in management and proven ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary, multicultural teams
- Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with other projects, local governments and international agencies
- Prior successful experience managing USAID funded activities preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in English is required
- The candidate must sign a letter of commitment to the project
How to apply
To officially begin the application process, please visit our website at http://www.imcworldwide.org and complete the online employment application form found under the tab "Work with IMC”. Please reference ReliefWeb.



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Programme Manager

NGO
Closing date: 11 Jan 2010
Location: Uganda - Kalongo - Pader district

General Description of the Country Programme

GOAL’s Uganda country Programme focuses on GOAL’s four sectors of Health (including WASH), Education, Livelihoods and HIV/AIDS. We are progressively mainstreaming issues of HIV/AIDS, gender, child protection, disabilities, environment and disaster risk reduction across all our activities. GOAL works on a district focused approach, and uses a mixture of direct implementation and partnerships with local organisations to give effect to our mission. GOAL Uganda current programme includes:

1. The Bugiri District Programme, South Eastern Uganda, established in 2001, implements solely through partners in the HIV sector. This programme also encompasses the Housing Support Project.
2. The Pader District Programme, North Eastern Uganda, established in 2003 is steadily transitioning into a crisis recovery/development programme. Implementation is both direct and through partners in the Livelihood, Water & sanitation, HIV and Protection sectors.
3. The Abim District Programme, North Eastern Uganda (Western Karamoja) was established recently at the beginning of 2009. This recovery/development programme implements directly in the Water and Sanitation sector.

General Description of the Pader Programme

The Pader District Programme, North Eastern Uganda, established in 2003 is steadily transitioning into a crisis recovery/development programme. Implementation is both direct and through partners in the Livelihood, Water & sanitation, HIV and Protection sectors.

The programme is funded by a number of donors who include Irish Aid, European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid Office (ECHO), United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) and PEPFAR.

The programme is implemented by a team of GOAL staff (85 national and 2 international staff) based in Kalongo, Pader District. The programme activities are implemented in partnership with a range of key stakeholders including the District and Sub-District Government Authorities, Kalongo Hospital, other NGO agencies and community based organizations (CBOs). The programme is currently focusing on transitioning from emergency programming to long-term recovery initiatives as the affected populations move from IDP camps returning to their original homes following the improving security situation in the region over the last two years.

General Description of the Role

The Programme Manager works under the direct supervision of the Assistant Country Director for Programmes (based in Kampala) and is responsible for providing overall oversight and leadership to all programming management functions in Pader District. This includes Program Implementation, Programme Quality Assurance, Systems (Finance, Administration, Logistics and Human Resources management) and Security management, donor compliance, reporting, and programme development..

Key Duties

Programme Management

- Overall management of the implementation of all projects in the district in line with approved project proposals, budgets and within the agreed time frames;
- Ensure compliance to all GOAL, Donor and Government of Uganda policies, procedures and guidelines that relate to the implementation of the programme;
- Ensure project deadlines and high quality standards are met;
- Ensure resources are used appropriately and efficiently;
- In consultation with ECR coordinator and the Monitoring and Evaluation team, establish and manage an efficient program monitoring system, and timely preparation and submission of program status reports as defined by organisational policies and the contracts signed with programme donors;
- Development of effective relationships with all programme partners and collaborators including government departments.

Capacity Building

- Ensure that the programme is implemented in a way that empowers and capacity builds local communities to ensure sustainability of programme interventions;
- Contribute to the development of GOAL Uganda capacity and knowledge on areas covered by the programme;
Logistics

- Ensure that the necessary logistics and procurement guidelines are followed as per GOAL Uganda guidelines;
- In coordination with the Logistics Manager, analyze service demands on the logistics unit and ensure appropriate logistical support is provided for quality delivery of planned programme activities.
- Preparation of tenders, contract documents and administration of contracts with local contractors within GOAL Uganda procedures;
- Regularly audit procurement processes, working to reduce procurement lead times.
- Regularly audit and address problems in the warehouse management system.
- Supervision and guidance of the Field Logistics Coordinator based in Kalongo.

Security

- In collaboration with Field Logistics Manager, assess security on a daily basis, and provide advice to the ECR Coordinator and Country Director on the safety and security situation in Pader District to maintain the programme operations running smoothly;
- Facilitate review of the Security Operating Procedures in the District every month.
- As the security focal person in the district, assume responsibility for the day-to-day welfare of all GOAL international and national staff in Kalongo as well as organisational assets;
- Ensure that the security guidelines are adhered to.
- Provide a weekly security report to the ACD Systems.

Administration/Human Resources Management

- Familiarise self with GOAL Uganda HR and performance management policies and ensure they are followed, supporting all programme staff to do so;
- Ensure that all new staff are adequately inducted;
- Ensure effective management of all programme staff, including appropriate and systematic empowerment and delegation, development and training;
- Identify and organize appropriate initiatives to meet capacity building needs of staff and programme partners.
- Resolve staff conflicts and supervise disciplinary actions.
- Oversee recruitment of national and international staff positions (design job descriptions, carry out interview processes etc.)
- Contribute to review of staff policies;
- Contribute to institutional capacity building.

Finance

- Ensure that GOAL and donor financial policies are adhered to in all transactions;
- In consultation with ECR Programme Coordinator and Finance Controller, ensure that the programme expenditures are in line with the agreed budgets and signed donor contracts;
- Ensure that accounts are compiled as required and sent to Kampala finance department;
- Carry out cash counts weekly and other physical spot checks as appropriate to ensure documentation reflects reality;
- Verify and approve funds disbursements;
- Regularly audit finance documentation quality;
- Management of administration and finance team in the District.

Representation

- Represent GOAL on all appropriate fora within the programme area, including all related stakeholder groups such as sector meetings in Pader District;
- Actively pursue strong collaboration with local government officials and other NGO’s working in Pader District and Northern Uganda region in general;
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with local leaders and communities.

Reporting and Communication

- Liaise closely with senior management team to ensure open communication and that feedback is received and all duties are carried out in a timely and efficient manner;
- Ensure the Emergency and Crisis Recovery Programme Coordinator is appraised of all activities designated to your responsibility and any difficulties that may arise, through regular meetings, both formal and informal with management and staff;
- Ensure that all project reporting (internal and external) is completed in a timely and accurate manner.(including monthly report covering systems and projects, donor reports, etc.)

Fund Seeking

- Work closely with the ECR Programme Coordinator and the Country Director to investigate funding opportunities and develop proposals for resource mobilisation.
- Host and provide leadership in organizing donor visits to Pader district and any other locations covered by the programme.

Additional duties

The Programme Manager will undertake additional tasks relating to GOAL work from time to time as requested by the direct supervisor and or the Country Director.

Job Requirements

- University degree in social science or related disciplines at tertiary level with hands on experience in one or more sectors that GOAL is working in;
- At least 5 years of international humanitarian and/ or development experience in managing programmes;
- Proven experience in managing multi-sector programmes with a range of donors in a complex operating environment;
- Proven skills in performance management and capacity building related to staff training, facilitation and capacity building;
- Strong management, project planning, organizational, supervisory, interpersonal, and communication skills;
- Finance management skills;
- Experience in managing and motivating senior staff (national and international);
- Proven ability to work creatively and independently;
- Highly motivated and with a desire to work with local communities;
- Ability to manage stress, work in large and multicultural teams;
- Team work and initiative to work;
- Competent in Windows, MS office programs, email and database experience;
- Fluency in English, spoken and written;
- Willingness to live in Kalongo, Pader District, which is a remote location.

Desirable

- University degree in a discipline relevant to food security and livelihoods (such as economics, agronomy, Agricultural economics and rural development)
- Experience in livelihood programming and livelihood framework in recovery/post conflict setting
- Experience of food security and livelihoods assessments and monitoring in the design of interventions.
- Experience or knowledge of working and living in Northern Uganda.
How to apply
Send CV and cover letter to applications@goal.ie



Company China Railway Wuju Group
Industry Construction
Category Skilled labor
Location Accra
Job Status Full-time
Salary GH¢
Education -:-
Experience N/A
Job Expires 15 Jan, 2010
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Job Description


Required Skills or Experience


How To Apply

Applicants should come with two (2) passport size pictures and application letter with photocopy of your voting ID card:

For further enquiries, please contact us at our office:

Ntoaso, Nsawam Office
Suhum Road

(054) 3409648/ (024) 4447794



Advocacy Officer
Company Oxfam GB
Industry NGO
Category Media/Communications
Location Bolgatanga
Job Status Full-time
Salary GH¢
Education -:-
Experience N/A
Job Expires 20 Jan, 2010
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Company Profile

Oxfam GB is an International Non-Governmental Organization working in Ghana to over-come poverty and big with others. The country programme is looking for people to fill the following positions.

Job Description

* Working with partners and Oxfam management in country to develop and implement a media and advocacy strategy for the Savannah Accelerated Development Initiative and Shea Project in line with Oxfam's and its partners campaign strategy
* Identify and develop issues on advocacy campaigning and communication related Oxfam's Shea work in Ghana
* Build networks and carry out research for supporting advocacy on Agriculture and Shea sector issues in Ghana.
* Support programme partners in advocacy related capacity development and ensuring that this is integrated within programmes

Required Skills or Experience

How To Apply

For more information on each of the positions and to apply go to:
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/get_involved/work_with_us

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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QUALITY CONTROL OFFICER

Company Kama Group
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Category Product Development
Location Accra
Job Status Full-time
Salary GH¢
Education First Degree
Experience 3 years
Job Expires 11 Jan, 2010
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Job Description

Kama Industries seeks an individual for the position of QUALITY CONTROL OFFICER at its production unit at Labone Junction, near Nyaniba Estates in Accra.

Required Skills or Experience

* A good degree in Pharmacy, Biochemistry of Chemistry.
* Three years working experience in a similar position.
* Strong leadership skills
* Highly motivated individual who can work with little or no supervision
* Good human relations skills
* High sense of intergrity and morality
* Ability to work to tight schedules
* Good analytical skills
* Appreciable level of computer literacy

How To Apply


Interested qualified persons should submit their application letters, detailed curriculum vitae and copies of certificates to:

The Administrative Manager
Kama Group Ghana Limited
P. O. Box KS 3764
Kumasi

not later than Monday, 11th January, 2010