Embassy of Switzerland Recruitment for Programme & Trade Officer

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Embassy of Switzerland Recruitment for Programme & Trade Officer.

The Economic Section of the Embassy of Switzerland is responsible for managing Switzerland’s economic development cooperation Programme with Ghana.

Job Description

  • Company: Embassy of Switzerland
  • Location: Ghana
  • State: Accra
  • Job type: Full-Time

Switzerland’s development cooperation with Ghana focuses on:

  • Economic and financial policy
  • Urban infrastructure and utilities
  • Private sector and entrepreneurship
  • Sustainable trade

In addition, the Economic Section is also responsible for the Swiss business interests and the Swiss business community in Ghana.

The Embassy is now seeking a qualified Programme and Trade Officer as Trade/Private Sector Development Specialist to join its Economic Section.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage Switzerland’s portfolio and identify new activities with regard to private sector development, skills development, trade standards and value chain development.
  • Take care of Swiss business interests and the Swiss business community in Ghana together with the Head of Cooperation/Economic Counsellor of the Embassy.
  • Develop and maintain close contacts with government officials, private sector stakeholders, development partners and implementing agencies.
  • Provide analysis on the aforementioned issues and contribute to policy dialogue, in particular, the relevant sector working groups.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s degree in Economics, Business, Law or a related field.
  • Minimum of 4 years of working experience in the private or financial sector.
  • Proven experience with development cooperation work.
  • Excellent knowledge of Ghana’s economic, political and social context.
  • Strong written and spoken communication skills in English.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize. Ability to multitask in a busy environment and willingness to efficiently handle a substantial workload and to assume tasks outside the core sphere of responsibilities.Ability to negotiate with and persuade varying categories of stakeholders.
  • Organised, proactive, ability to work autonomously, perseverance.
  • Ability to work in a team, networking skills.

THE SWISS EMBASSY OFFERS

  • Attractive working environment
  • Remuneration commensurate to qualifications and experience
  • Health insurance and pension fund scheme.

How to Apply

Applicants should send an application letter, CV, testimonials for all previous jobs. Applications should be sent to acc.economicsection@eda.admin.ch with the subject “Application-Trade/Private Sector Specialist” or to the address below.

The Economic Section Embassy of Switzerland Kanda Highway/Ridge Street. P. O. Box 359 GPO Accra

Application Deadline; November 12, 2019.

The expected starting date is February 1, 2020, or as agreed between the parties.

 

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