Ghana Institute of Architects Recruitment for Professional Administrator

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