Company Profile

BASICS International ( USA) , a grassroot non profit with facilities and programmes in Chorkor, Accra Ghana ; is seeking a dynamic, young, articulate, quick thinking, multi talented, independent thinking, team player, individual to work directly in a high paced, high demanding office.

Job Description

BASICS International ( USA) , a grassroot non profit organisation with facilities and programmes in Chorkor, Accra Ghana, is seeking a dynamic, young graduate , articulate, quick thinking, multi talented, independent thinking, team player, individual to work directly in a high paced, high demanding and challenging environment.

The overall description of this position is to serve in an administrative role, to ensure the day to day administrative operations of the organization run efficiently. Reports directly to Executive Director and Programme Manager.

The below noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

General Administrative Duties

• Receive all incoming calls and visitors
• Handle Administrative duties which includes, but not limited to: o Typing Correspondences (Microsoft Word)
• Updating Databases (Microsoft Excel)
• Basics Bookkeeping ( will be trained to use Quickbooks) o Knowledge in graphic software ( Photoshop, etc)
• Procurement of supplies ( manual recording keeping) o Human resource related activities

Required Skills or Experience

• Must be able to read and write ENGLISH fluently able to publically speak and give presentations
• Must be computer literate ( Microsoft Word, Excel) (computer graphic would be helpful)
• Must be able to multitask, take instructions, orders and execute in timely manner
• Able to work long hours with endurance.
• Be creative ( in thinking and in actions) , assertive, and show signs of leadership
• Have a great memory
• Willing to work as team player; and in any capacity when needed.
• Candidate must be willing to start work immediately and work
• Work Schedule - Monday- Friday ( 12:00- 8:00) Hours vary during GES school vacation