Programme Specialist at Japan International Cooperation Agency
The role is a Programme Specialist in Health within the Japan International Cooperation Agency, based in Ghana. The employer is JICA Ghana Office, located in Accra. This is a full-time position offered under administrative and secretarial jobs in Ghana. The job falls under the broader category of Other due to its specialized nature across sectors. What you will do includes analyzing sector challenges and development trends, monitoring government policies and donor activities, and contributing technical inputs to programme planning. The role involves coordinating JICA projects with partners, providing technical support, engaging government counterparts, and managing logistics for project implementation. Additional duties include building relationships with development partners and private sectors, supporting field offices in Liberia and Sierra Leone, and representing JICA in public communications. The position also requires undertaking other tasks as assigned by the Chief Representative. What you need requires a bachelor’s degree or higher in Commerce, Economics, Sociology, or related social sciences, with at least five years of relevant experience in areas such as SME development, investment promotion, or public-private partnerships. Candidates must have experience in government, donor organizations, or international private firms, along with strong PC skills in Microsoft Office. Essential qualities include discipline, cultural sensitivity, and excellent interpersonal skills. A one-year probationary period applies, renewable based on performance. How to apply requires submitting an application through Microsoft Forms using a designated format. Applicants must use a Microsoft account to complete the online form. The application link is provided on the advert page, and submissions should be made to the JICA Ghana Office. No specific deadline is mentioned, so applicants should use the Apply link on this page to submit their forms.
Source: JobWeb Ghana