ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Job Description

• 1425
• Accra, Ghana
• Administrative and Clerical
• Job
• Fixed Term
• Full-Time
• 24/11/2024
  

  Job Description

  Overview 

  Sightsavers is looking for a talented Administrator with strong experience of Procurement and Logistics within an INGO to provide programtic support to the Ghana Country Office.  

   

  Salary: Local terms and conditions apply 
  Location: Ghana, Accra  

  Contract: 2-year Fixed Term Contract 
  Hours: Standard office hours 

  Responsibilities

  We are looking for a strong administrator who has experience of programmatic support within an INGO and of office procurement and logistics, to support the Ghana Country Office. You will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the office, overseeing the premises, IT and filing systems, office procurement and associated logistics as well as vehicle and travel management. You will also provide programmatic support to multiple programmes and teams and as such must be reliable, able to work to multiple deadlines and in a fast-paced environment.   

  Skills and Experience

  To succeed in this role, you will need: 

  • Experience in a similar position, providing programmatic support to multiple teams within an INGO  

  • Strong working experience of office procurement and logistics, within an INGO  

  • University degree or tertiary qualification in Administration/Management or equivalent professional qualification from a recognized Tertiary institution, or equivalent experience.  

  • Experience of report writing and minute taking  

  • Knowledge and experience of social inclusion and disability inclusion projects 

  • Experience within a role with a safeguarding element would be desirable but is not essential.  

   

  This is a varied role, please read the full job description for further details.  

  Sightsavers offers a reward package based on local pay, local contracts and local benefits and will not normally offer international contracts. Sightsavers is committed to investing in the training and development of its employees and offers a supportive work environment.

  Next Steps

  To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying. We anticipate that remote interviews will take place in early December and the evaluation process will include a written task and a verbal interview.  

   Closing date: 24 November 2024 

   As a global equal opportunities employer, Sightsavers is committed to embracing diversity throughout our workforce by creating an inclusive environment that reflects the many cultures and locations where we work. Our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and we will actively promote the inclusion of individuals with a disability. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply. 

  Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.