Administrative Officer

About the role

BASICS International, a grassroots NGO based in Chorkor, Accra, is looking for a dynamic, articulate and quick-thinking administrative officer to support the day-to-day running of its office. The post reports directly to the Executive Director and Programme Manager and suits young graduates.

Key responsibilities

• Receive incoming calls and visitors and direct them to the right person
• Type correspondence using Microsoft Word
• Update databases using Microsoft Excel
• Carry out basic bookkeeping (training in QuickBooks will be provided)
• Make photocopies and procure office supplies
• Handle human resource-related activities
• Attend meetings and run errands

Required profile

• Fluent reading and writing of English
• Good public speaking and presentation skills
• Able to speak Ga
• Computer literate; computer graphics skills are helpful
• Able to multitask, take instructions and criticism, and work long hours with endurance
• Creative, assertive, shows signs of leadership and works well as a team player

To apply, send an introduction letter by email with your CV and photo, marking the subject line "ADMIN / YOUR NAME". The closing date was 28 November 2016.