Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Ghana Institute of Architects Recruitment for Professional Administrator.
The Ghana Institute of Architects (GIA) is a professional society for Architects located in Accra, Ghana. It was registered in 1962 as the first professional body in independent Ghana, and inaugurated in December 1964 as a self-governing and fully indigenous institution to advance architectural practice, education and accreditation in Ghana.
Job Description
- Company: Ghana Institute of Architects
- Location: Ghana
- State: Accra
- Job type: Full-Time
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Improve the linkages between sister organizations such as the Ghana Institute of Engineering (GhIE), Ghana Institute of Surveyors (GIS), Ghana Institute of Planners (GIP), contractors and suppliers and the GIA.
- Update the Register of Architects on a regular basis to facilitate subscription payments and improve communication
- Coordinate the attendance of programs/ manage the calendar of activities of the GIA
- Facilitate publicity drives for the GIA in the print media, television, radio and social media
- Improve the frequency of Product presentations
- Build and manage the information centre or library
- Facilitate a constant roll out of magazines and newsletters for the GIA
- Manage the welfare scheme for Members
- Facilitate visits to sites that have been approved by Council
- Responsible for building and managing relationships with key brands as identified by Council from time to time
- Ensure and coordinate the involvement of the GIA in Corporate Social Responsibility activities
- Establish the Architects Meeting Room with print and copy centre to serve architects (blue prints, colour printing and photocopying etc. etc.)
- Establish an archiving centre
- Ensure the smooth running of the GIA and proper interface with architects.
- Prepare monthly reports /minutes of meetings for the GIA.
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least a Bachelor’s degree in Administration or an advanced Diploma
- A masters’ degree will be an added advantage
- Experience supervising or managing a team
- Minimum of 7 years’ progressive experience in a similar administrative role
- Working knowledge of budgeting and financial reconciliation
- Requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to motivate teams to produce quality output within tight timeframes.
- Demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Possess strong customer service skills.
- Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced setting with tight deadlines.
COMPUTER SKILLS
- Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to use the internet and social media
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send CVs and applications to lynadjei@gmail.com by the 5th of August 2019.
Note that only qualified candidates should apply.
