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CCG is currently seeking applicants for a full time position as an Administration & Girls’ Enterprise Officer to support it as it enters into a new phase of growth. The successful candidate will join a team in Tamale, Northern Ghana.
Job Scope and Responsibilities
The Administration & Girls’ Enterprise Officer will, overall, take on a leading role in administration of the CCG office, as well as the development and implementation of enterprise training for girls struggling with poverty.
The successful candidate should have some experience in administration. Any experience in finance would also be considered an asset and preferred, but not a requirement, as training will be provided.
The candidate should have some experience developing and/or implementing entrepreneurial and business training for youth and/or people struggling with poverty. In addition, we are also looking for someone who can act as a support person to the many young women who intern in our office. This person should be kind, compassionate, and above all a natural mentor and leader.
Under the supervision of the Country Director, the Administration & Girls’ Enterprise Officer will be responsible for keeping sound administrative records, and training colleagues and junior staff in effective administrative procedures.
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The Officer will be directly responsible for recruiting and training young women in business start-ups and management so they are able to plan for and implement small businesses to support their life goals.
The responsibilities will include but won’t be limited to:
Administrative Duties (50%)
- Oversee general administrative activities of the organisation
- Assist in account receivable and payable activities
- Maintain general office files
- Purchase of office supplies, equipment etc
- Identify reliable service providers and establish relationship for the provision of services to the organisation
- Keep an updated record of all service providers
- Oversee the maintenance of office assets and maintain accurate records of all assets
- Handle and report administrative and financial issues to the Program Director
- Manage all other related financial or administrative issues, which may be directed by the Program Director.
Business & Enterprise Program Duties (50%)
- In liaison with the Program Director, recruit young women for business trainings
- Conduct financial literacy and business management trainings to recruited young women
- Assist trainees to put business ideas into actions and guide them in the start-up process
- Conduct follow-up visits after trainings and provide support to new businesses
- Provide advice and guidance to graduates of business development, growth and sustainability
- Mentor junior staff in the office to ensure they have the administrative skills required to effectively manage their responsibilities as office staff
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Required Skills or Experience
- A minimum qualification of a first degree in Finance, Bachelor of Commerce, Business administration preferred, but a degree in Community Development, Education, etc. will also be considered
- At least 2 years working experience in a related position
- A natural mentor and leader, who demonstrates a high level of compassion irrespective of age, gender, income, or religion
- Demonstrated interest in advancing opportunities for youth, women and/or people living in poverty will be considered an asset
- Computer literate with proficiency in Excel, Word and Powerpoint
- Proficiency in QuickBooks will be an added advantage
- Strong business development skills and experience, with the ability to work to achieve targets and take full ownership of projects
- A proactive and positive work ethic with strong team-working skills
- A positive spirit who is keen to learn new things and develop further
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in relation to colleagues and clients, customers and partners.
- Good organizational, administration and time management skills
- Strong account management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and being able to meet deadlines.
- An understanding of, and commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity.
- Stock and inventory control techniques
- Creative, enthusiastic and determined to produce high quality work
- Reliable, responsive and able to prioritize
- Must be fluent in English
- Fluency in Dagbani will be considered an asset
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