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Administrative Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

Company Nathan Associ...
Industry Administrativ...
Category Administrativ...
Location Accra Ghana
Job Status Full-time
Salary TBD
Education Bachelor̵...
Experience 5 years
Job Expires Feb 20, 2022
Contact Chris Comer
 

Company Profile

Nathan, a Cadmus Company is a leading provider of analytic and economic consultancy services worldwide. In the past decade, we have implemented more than 120 projects in more than 50 countries leveraging our global presence in Washington DC, London, and India. From improved transparency and deeper stakeholder engagement to more effective policies and more resilient businesses, we deliver results that impact economic growth, human development, and poverty reduction. We are passionate about applying our deep analytical expertise and advanced proprietary tools to generate economic solutions tailored to our clients’ unique challenges.  Nathan focuses on a range of economic development subject matter areas including Trade & Logistics; Economic Policy & Governance; Private Sector Development; Women’s Economic Empowerment; and Financial Solutions. 

Job Description

Project Background:

The Feed the Future Ghana Trade and Investment (GTI) Activity was initiated December 1, 2021, and will run for 5 years.  The activity will work closely with public and private sector stakeholders to improve the enabling environment for Ghana’s economic growth by (1) facilitating growth in export-oriented trade; (2) improving and developing product standards; (3) catalyzing investments in private enterprises related to high-value commercial crops; (4) promoting job creation, particularly among women and youth; (5) promoting economic diversification; and (6) increasing foreign exchange revenues from high-value export crops. GTI will facilitate investing in firms that trade goods across borders, spur innovation, and build the capacity of the entire trade sector. 

Purpose: 

The Administration Specialist will report to the Finance and Operations Director and is responsible for serving as the office manager, leading most operational office matters related to finance, HR, and office management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Anticipate, plan, and lead administrative support for project workshops, events, and trainings.
  • Lead and plan general assistance in the day-to-day office management of the field office.
  • Lead recruitment, training, onboarding, and other human resources tasks as assigned.
    • Build orientation program for new staff, including coordination with IT manager.
    • Maintain employee manual and explanation of staff benefits.
  • Lead tracking and maintenance of office inventory.
  • Support procurement efforts.
  • Perform other tasks assigned by the Finance and Administrative Director that are consistent with this Scope of Work and the general requirements of the project.
  • Assist senior office staff with administrative tasks as needed.
  • Manage Administrative Associate.

Required Skills or Experience

  • Must be a Ghanaian citizen.
  • At least 5 years of related experience.
  • Experience working in a professional office in a supportive role.
  • Outstanding punctuality, reliability, teamwork, interpersonal skills, and initiative.
  • Ability to anticipate staff and office needs, and take initiative to prevent issues from occurring.
  • Experience with USAID funded projects is highly preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal English skills.

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