Miro Forestry & Timber Products

About the Role

Miro Forestry & Timber Products is seeking a qualified Administrative and Procurement Assistant to join our team in Accra, Ghana. This position provides essential administrative and procurement support to our operations, with responsibilities spanning visa and permit applications, procurement activities, and inter-office coordination.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for visa, work, and residence permit applications and renewals, including radio permit renewals
• Assist with tax exemption applications
• Support procurement of general goods, works, and services including market surveys, purchases, collections, and deliveries to Agogo
• Manage correspondence flow between the Forestry Commission Head Office and Miro Forestry Company
• Assist in acquiring import permits for fertilizers, seeds, and chemicals
• Perform other administrative tasks assigned by management and the Agogo office

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum HND in Supply Chain Management, Procurement Management, Purchasing & Supply, or a related field from an accredited tertiary institution
• Minimum 1 year of experience in contracts and procurement processes
• Demonstrated experience in an administrative or support role with strong knowledge of immigration processes

Required Competencies and Personal Qualities

• Established relationships and excellent communication with suppliers and government agencies including Ghana Immigration Service, Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Forestry Commission, Ghana Revenue Authority (Customs), Ministry of Food and Agriculture, PPRSD, Ministry of Finance, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, and Ghana Communication Authority
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills with suppliers and governmental authorities
• Resourceful, self-driven, proactive, and independent work style
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong initiative, sense of responsibility, and meticulous attention to detail
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, Excel, and Microsoft Word

Location

Ashanti Region, Ghana (based in Accra with operations in Agogo)