Job Vacancies at Ghana Refugee Board

Job Description

• Provides technical guidance and directives to the team members in line with the set objectives of the Board.
• Designs and maintains effective accounting and internal control systems.
• Prepares annual budget and financial statements in accordance with approved standards; and
• Collates data for the analyses of financial transactions, recording and keeping the books of accounts.
• Checks and vets all financial documents before payments are made, and ensures that details are properly entered into the appropriate ledgers.
• Drafts technical reports on the performance of the section.

Requirement/Skills

• A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICA, GH) or a professional accounting body recognized by (ICA, GH).
• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline from a recognized tertiary institution.
• A minimum of one (1) year post qualification relevant work experience in a reputable organization.
• Must pass a competitive selection interview conducted by the Board in collaboration with the Public Services Commission.
• Conversant with major Accounting software.
• Capacity to inspire and motivate.
• Communication, writing, reporting and presentation skills.
• ICT skills.
• Knowledge of project and programs management

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• Undertakes audit verification assignments.
• Prepares and submits audit findings to GRB Management.
• Prepares and maintains audit working papers for jobs assigned.
• Collate data for the development and implementation of audit control systems in the GRB

Requirement/Skills

• A minimum of Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing or related field from an accredited tertiary institution.
• A member of a professionally recognized Institute e.g. CIA, ICA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA.
• A minimum of one (1) years post qualification relevant work experience in a reputable organization.
• Must pass a competitive selection interview conducted by GRB in collaboration with the Public Services Commission and Internal Audit Agency.
• Ability to motivate subordinates.
• Must be a team player.
• Must have good computer skills.

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• Serves as an Executive Assistant to oversee and coordinate office procedures of the Secretariat
• Supervises correspondences and manages meeting schedules and appointments of the office of the Executive Secretary
• Identifies the training and on-the-job-development needs of the front office staff, organizes or recommends appropriate responses and solutions for them.
• Prepares minutes of periodic Board and regular staff meetings
• Monitors and undertakes performance appraisal of the front office staff
• Provides inputs into internal control arrangements on annual budget and expenditure planning, reporting, accounting, auditing and resource mobilization plans

Requirement/Skills

• A minimum of post graduate Degree from a recognized Tertiary Institution in Social Sciences, International Development or relevant field and discipline
• Minimum of nine (9) years work experience, three (3) years of which must be in a senior management positions in a reputable organization.
• Must pass a competitive selection interview conducted by the Board in consultation with the Public Service Commission (PSC)
• Demonstrable knowledge in Organization and Management, Public Policy and Administration
• High level Computer Literacy and proficiency
• Strategic planning, analytical qualitative and quantitative skills
• Leadership, Research, Negotiation, Communication, public relations and problemsolving skills
• Excellent Report and Proposal Writing Presentation and analytical Skills
• Team leader and player

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• Manages stock levels to ensure availability of goods and supplies for operational requirements;
• Ensures that goods and services delivery are consistent with contractual requirements;
• Initiate procurement processes; supervises the collection of data for procurement management; and the conduct of market surveys
• Drafts notices and other related tender documentation in line with procurement plan and budget;
• Coordinates the processes of acquisition of all GRB landed properties by taking appropriate actions in collaboration with other relevant stakeholders.
• Supervises the collection of data for the preparation of the annual budget, annual and periodic reports;
• Supervises the development, maintenance and update of the assets register for the Board
• Coordinates the development of a tenancy management system for the Board
• Liaises with ports to ensure that overseas procurements are expeditiously handled.

Requirement/Skills

• A minimum of Bachelors’ degree, preferably in Procurement Management, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Contract Administration, or a related discipline awarded by a recognized university;
• Must be a certified member, in Good Standing, of one of the under listed professional institutions or a recognized equivalent institution:
• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) – MCIPS;
• Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) – CMILT;
• Institute for Supply Management (ISM) – CPSM;
• National Contract Management Association (NCMA) – CPCM.
• A minimum of four (4) years post qualification relevant work experience in a reputable
• public or private sector organization;
• Must have completed the statutory National Service and possess a certificate to that effect;
• Must pass a competitive selection interview conducted by the Board in collaboration with the Public Service Commission (PSC)
• Considerable knowledge and understanding of the Public Financial Management Act, Internal Audit Agency Act and the Public Procurement Act;
• Excellent team player and good human relations;
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written);
• Procurement and Assets management skills;
• Quantitative skills;
• Good communication skills;
• Proficiency in relevant IT applications;
• Good report writing skills.

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Job Description

• Provides technical input into the formulation and development of policies, strategies, regulations and standards of the Division.
• Coordinates plans and activities for the efficient and effective management of the resources (human, material and financial) of the Division.
• Provides input for the preparation and development of the Board’s strategic plan.
• Provides input for the preparation of the Annual and other periodic Reports of the Division.
• Coordinates the preparation of budget and work plan for the Division.
• Provides input into the design and implementation of a Partnership and Resource Mobilization strategy of the Board
• Develops and maintains regular contacts and communication arrangements for ensuring efficient operations at the refugee camps
• Participates in Partnership meetings and joint monitoring of camp operations
• Supervises and appraises the performance of immediate subordinate staff.

Requirement/Skills

• A minimum of a master’s degree from an accredited tertiary institution in Social Sciences, or any relevant equivalent disciplines.
• A minimum of eight (8) years relevant working experience in the public service or reputable organization, four (4) years of which must be in a Programs Officer position.
• Must pass a selection interview conducted by the Board in collaboration with the Public Services Commission
• Ability to apply technical knowledge in analyzing and solving problems
• Good knowledge and understanding of Project Management and implementation
• Good knowledge and understanding of Public Sector rules, regulations, systems and procedures
• Excellent knowledge in financial, procurement, budgeting, auditing and labor regulations
• Good communications, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of relevant IT applications.
• Strategic Planning, Management, Decision-making and conflict management skills
• Quantitative and Qualitative, Negotiation and Lobbying skil

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• Ensures up-to-date records and profiles of each staff; supervises preparation, monitoring and implementation of annual performance contracts and results agreements for all staff; and ensures workplace discipline, effective and efficient performance.
• Supervises the implementation of HR policies including issues of attendance, leave, promotion, general welfare of staff, compensation, allowances and related fringe benefits as related to the government legal instruments.
• Coordinates the management of policies in respect of employment, personnel, wages, and salaries; and plans for the availability of resources and services to support the work of the Board.
• Design and implement frameworks for organizational development; and coordinates the preparation and delivery of all training programs for staff.

Requirement/Skills

• Postgraduate degree from a recognized Tertiary Institution in Social Sciences, Migration and Refugee Studies or relevant academic field and discipline
• Minimum of Ten (10) years post -qualification relevant work experience, four (4) of which must be in a senior management position in a reputable organization
• Must pass a competitive selection interview conducted by the Board in collaboration with the Public Services Commission (PSC)
• Knowledge in Labor Laws and Collective Bargaining skills
• Computer proficiency skills
• Strategic planning, research, analytical, report writing and presentation skills
• Leadership, Human Relations and Communication and Negotiation skills
• Team Leader and Player

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• Co-ordinates the installation of IT equipment and systems; and supervises the repair, upgrading and maintenance of IT equipment, systems and resources;
• Provides technical support for IT infrastructure and systems; inspects and validates newly procured IT equipment and systems; and compiles and monitors IT warranties and service level agreement with IT solutions providers;
• Collates inputs for the Unit’s budget preparation;
• Produces draft technical reports; and updates staff records in the database;
• Provides technical solutions to problems relating to IT infrastructure; and inputs for the development of IT user training manuals
• Undertakes troubleshooting on IT infrastructure and systems and submits a report for appropriate action; and provides regular in-house IT system maintenance for end-users;
• Performs authorized IT system upgrades; and collates data to support the development of IT user training manuals;
• Organizes for the delivery of user training and user-support; and provides help-desk services to the staff of the organization.

Requirement/Skillsriting skills;

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• Coordinates the conduct of refugee status determination interviews
• Counsels refugees and asylum seekers on protection
• Responds to queries and enquiries of asylum seekers
• Coordinates the proper maintenance and update of Refugee Status Declaration related statistical records and files
• Participates in visits to refugees in prisons and camps
• Conducts research into refugee related issues in the country
• Drafts periodic plans and annual budgets for consideration and approval
• Develops programs for the training of refugees.
• Drafts monitoring tools and programs for monitoring activities
• Conducts monitoring and evaluation of plans and activities of the Division
• Drafts periodic reports on activities and programs of the Division
• Supervises and appraises the performance of subordinate staff of the Division.
• Manages the performance of subordinate staff in the Division

Requirement/Skills

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited tertiary institution in Migration Studies, Refugee Management, Social Sciences or other relevant equivalent disciplines.
• A minimum of four (4) years post-qualification relevant work experience in the public service or reputable organization
• Must pass a competitive selection interview conducted by the Board in collaboration with the Public Services Commission.
• Knowledge in the local and international refugee regulations and conventions
• Research, Statistical and Analytical skills
• Administrative skills e.g. Report and minutes writing skills
• Ability to develop good responses to correspondence
• Proposal writing skills
• Advanced computer literacy skills
• Programs development skills
• Monitoring and evaluation skills
• Basic supervisory skills

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Job Description

• Leads the Protection / Eligibility team and represents the Board at meetings withGovernment, Partners and related agencies.
• Supervises the conduct of the overall refugee status determination preparatory processes including reception, registration, assessment, interviews and related arrangements for providing care, counselling, assistance and protection to Persons of Concern (PoC)
• Reviews all completed assessed PoC cases and presents to the Board for adjudication; responds to queries and enquiries of asylum seekers; and supervises the maintenance and update of all statistical records of registered PoC.
• Coordinates the preparation of unit periodic plans, annual budget, design of standard operation procedures (SoPs), the development of monitoring and evaluation tools.
• Liaises with Partners particularly, the UNHCR for collaborative assistance and support; supervises verification missions; and prepares periodic updates on team activities for presentation and discussions at Board meetings.
• Supervises, evaluates and appraises work performances and results agreements of staff within unit, and ensures the efficient workflow arrangements for the achievement of Board’s objectives

Requirement/Skills

• A minimum of a Maste

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Job Description

• Conveys assigned officials, goods and equipment to designated destinations;
• Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and minor maintenance task on assigned vehicles;
• Ensures periodic scheduled vehicle maintenance is completed and reported;
• Prepares trip reports;
• Makes daily entries into vehicle log book;
• Provides safety briefing to officials, and prepares accident and incident reports as and when necessary.

Requirement/Skills

• A minimum of West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC) or Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSC);
• A professional level qualification or industry skill-based certification in Auto-Mechanics;
• A valid Driving License not below ‘D’ class issued by the DVLA;
• A certificate from an accredited Driving Institute;
• A minimum six (6) years post license relevant work experience in a reputable public or private sector organization;
• Must pass a competitive selection interview conducted by GRB in consultation with the PSC.
• Excellent leadership skills;
• Ability to coordinate work across different geographical locations;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Good knowledge of modern technology in transport management;
• Computer literacy

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Job Description

• Conducts regular cleaning to keep the environment tidy
• Clean Offices and premises
• Washes official vehicles
• Maintains the landscape of the compound
• Runs basic errands

Requirement/Skills

• A minimum of BECE from accredited institution.
• Must pass a competitive selection interview conducted by GRB in collaboration with the Public Services Commission
• Good Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and minimum or arms-length supervision