Embassy of Switzerland Programme Development Jobs in Accra
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The Economic Section of the Embassy of Switzerland is responsible for managing Switzerland's economic development cooperation programme with Ghana financed through the State Secretari at for Economic Affairs (SECO).
Switzerland's development cooperation with Ghana focuses on:
- Economic and financial policy
- Urban infrastructure and utilities
- Private sector and entrepreneurship
- Sustainable trade
In addition, the Economic Section is also responsible for the Swiss business interests and the Swiss business community in Ghana.
The Embassy is now seeking a qualified Programme Officer as Financial Sector Development Specialist to join its Economic Section.
Responsibilities:
- Manage Switzerland's portfolio and identify new activities with regard to financial and private sector development, in particular on financial inclusion (digital finance, agri-finance, financial infrastructure, financial sector regulation), digitalisation, entrepreneurship and climate finance.
- Develop and maintain close contacts with government officials, private sector stakeholders, development partners and implementing agencies.
- Provide analysis on the aforementioned issues and contribute to policy dialogue in particular the relevant sector working groups.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Economics, Business, Law, Public Policy ora related field.
- Minimum of 4 yeaß working experience in financial sector development in one of the fields outlined above.
- Proven experience with development cooperation work
- Excellent knowledge of Ghana's economic, political and social context
- Strong written and spoken communication skills in English.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesise.
- Ability to multitask in a busy environment and willingness to efficiently handle a substantial workload and to assume tasks outside the core sphere of responsibilities.
- Ability to negotiate with and persuade varying categories of stakeholders.
- Organised, proactive, ability to work autonomously, perseverant.
- Ability to work in a team, networking skills.
The Swiss Embassy offers:
- Attractive working environment
- Remuneration commensurate to qualifications and experience
- Long-term contract
- Health insurance and pension furid scheme
1. Patiently scroll down and read the job description below.
2. Scroll down and find how to apply or mode of application for this job after the job description.
3. Carefully follow the instructions on how to apply.
4. Always apply for a job by attaching CV with a Cover Letter / Application Letter.
The Economic Section of the Embassy of Switzerland is responsible for managing Switzerland's economic development cooperation programme with Ghana financed through the State Secretari at for Economic Affairs (SECO).
Switzerland's development cooperation with Ghana focuses on:
- Economic and financial policy
- Urban infrastructure and utilities
- Private sector and entrepreneurship
- Sustainable trade
In addition, the Economic Section is also responsible for the Swiss business interests and the Swiss business community in Ghana.
The Embassy is now seeking a qualified Programme Officer as Financial Sector Development Specialist to join its Economic Section.
Responsibilities:
- Manage Switzerland's portfolio and identify new activities with regard to financial and private sector development, in particular on financial inclusion (digital finance, agri-finance, financial infrastructure, financial sector regulation), digitalisation, entrepreneurship and climate finance.
- Develop and maintain close contacts with government officials, private sector stakeholders, development partners and implementing agencies.
- Provide analysis on the aforementioned issues and contribute to policy dialogue in particular the relevant sector working groups.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Economics, Business, Law, Public Policy ora related field.
- Minimum of 4 yeaß working experience in financial sector development in one of the fields outlined above.
- Proven experience with development cooperation work
- Excellent knowledge of Ghana's economic, political and social context
- Strong written and spoken communication skills in English.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesise.
- Ability to multitask in a busy environment and willingness to efficiently handle a substantial workload and to assume tasks outside the core sphere of responsibilities.
- Ability to negotiate with and persuade varying categories of stakeholders.
- Organised, proactive, ability to work autonomously, perseverant.
- Ability to work in a team, networking skills.
The Swiss Embassy offers:
- Attractive working environment
- Remuneration commensurate to qualifications and experience
- Long-term contract
- Health insurance and pension furid scheme
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