USAID Ghana Recruitment 2022

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for USAID Ghana Recruitment 2022.

Job Description

• Company: USAID Ghana
• Location: Ghana
• State: Accra
• Job type: Full-Time

Job Title: Information Technology Assistant

Major Roles/Responsibilities:

• Assist management in the implementation of IT policies, procedures and protocols across the program.
• Repair faulty Monitors/Laptops with minor faults to ensure computers work at all times
• Manage Network to enable flow of data transmission and communication.
• Advise on procurement of IT equipment and accessories
• Keep inventory of all IT equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot the IT equipment e.g. printers, copiers, phones, cameras and LAN/WAN infrastructures.
• Perform computer operation functions such as end-of day processing, backup, recoveries, and network support.
• Set up, administered and maintained Microsoft Windows and Internet gateways, including liaising with outside agencies and consultants as necessary.
• Provide help desk support to all staff users,
• Install and maintain computer hardware for server and client processors
• Design, implement and use proxy servers.
• Administer shared data connectivity resources for all terminals.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and solve PC and laptop hardware and software faults.
• Install and maintain software including operating systems and applications.
• Provide technical assistance to system users to ensure uninterrupted business operations.
• Support related budgeting, procurement and operational matters.
• Provide support to staff in computer applications, in particular Microsoft Office as needed.

Required Skills or Experience

Education: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science,Engineering, Business Administration, Management or related areas is required.

Prior Work Experience:

• Minimum of five years of relevant, progressively responsible work experience in IT
• Previous employment in an IT position on a USAID-funded Activity is preferred. Experience working in multiple countries in the region is a plus.

Languages: Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Competencies: The incumbent must successfully demonstrate the following competencies:.

Skills and Abilities: 

• A team player who demonstrates patience, flexibility and honesty.
• Must have IT-related experience on a USAID-funded project
• Be willing and able to meet tight deadlines
• A self-starter, who is able to plan and manage his/her own work, takes initiative and strives to meet deadlines.
• Be able to work in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken with strong presentation skills.

Location: Accra

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae and names and contact details of Three (3) Referees, describing how their skills and experience match the requirements of the position, by e-mail; [email protected] 

no later than Friday August 19, 2022.