Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is a federal public-benefit corporation active in more than 100 nations with its main Ghana branch located in Accra.

In a number of fields, such as economic development and employment, energy and environment, peace and security, we help clients from the public and private sectors on behalf of the German government.

Three priority areas are covered by our work: Energy and Climate, which focuses on clean energy and energy efficiency; Training and Sustainable Growth for Decent Jobs; and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which emphasizes good governance.

Job Description

 GIZ Ghana Country Office is looking for a Front Desk Receptionist to join our team.
• This role includes welcoming visitors, answering, and directing phone calls, keeping detailed and accurate records of incoming requests, distributing incoming and outgoing mails.
• The ideal candidate will deliver a professional and qualified first impression to all clients.
• This person has excellent communication and customer service skills.
• He/she has a well-established understanding of administrative procedures and the ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct phone calls in a polite and friendly manner.
• Welcome visitors in a warm and friendly manner and answer any questions visitors have.
• Serve visitors by directing them appropriately.
• Notify company personnel of visitor’s arrival.
• Maintain reception area and all common areas in a clean and tidy manner at all times.
• Operate standard office equipment on a regular basis.
• Keep detailed and accurate records of visitor requests and of calls received.
• Receive deliveries; sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mails.
• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.

Qualifications and Skills required

• Certificate/diploma in administration or similar qualification Professional experience
• 1-3 years’ professional experience in a comparable position

• Good working knowledge of ICT technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g., MS Office)
• Strong phone skills
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English

How to Apply

Interested and suitable internal applicants are to forward their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a one-page cover letter to hrghana@giz.de using Job Code 2022/CO/12/10 in the subject line. If you do not hear from us One week after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Deadline

19 October, 2022

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