Administrative Assistant: Accra & Tamale - GIZ Ghana



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Project Brief

Governance for Inclusive Development (GovID) operating at the national and sub-national seeks to contribute to the development of governance by improving transparency, internal accountability, participation, and delivery of public services

Scope of the Role

  • As an administrative assistant, you will be providing the day-to-day administrative needs of the office.

Tasks

  • Assists in ensuring all relevant information are cascaded among all staff, partners, and other institutions.
  • Assists in organizing administrative and logistical aspects of events such as meetings and workshops according to GIZ’s rules and regulations
  • Accompanies administrative officer and/or manager to meetings where required.
  • Assists with monitoring the availability of accessories and stocks.
  • Helps with procuring items in accordance with GIZ requirements.


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  • Assists with filing documents in reference files or in DMS in line with GIZ’s filing rules.
  • Assists with management of incoming and outgoing correspondence (post, fax, email), prioritizing and organizing them.
  • Creates and maintains an address file with important contact details.
  • Reports damages/defects in office furnishings and equipment to his/her superior and support with follow up on maintenance and repair.
  • Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management

Qualification Required & Experience

  • Certificate/Diploma or comparable qualification from a commercial academy
  • A minimum of 1-2 years of professional experience in a comparable position
  • Excellent working knowledge of ICT technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g., MS Office)
  • Highly organized and able to multitask.
  • Excellent knowledge of the English language with knowledge of German as an added advantage
  • Good management and organizational skills and customer and service-oriented attitude
  • Excellent analytical, critical, and creative thinking, oral and written communication skills
  • The ability to develop and carry out work plans and solve problems independently with a creative and pragmatic approach.
  • Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.

Location: Accra & Tamale



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