Secretary at European Union Delegation to Ghana

About the Role

The European Union Delegation to Ghana is seeking a Secretary to provide secretarial and logistical support to the Cooperation Section and other sections as needed. The recruited person will perform functions based on the needs of the Delegation.

Location

Delegation of the European Union to Ghana
The Round House
81, Cantonments Road
Accra, Ghana

Employment Type

Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the calendar of the relevant Head of Section
• Book meeting rooms, set up conference calls, and take messages and minutes during meetings
• Answer and redirect phone calls while providing information
• Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate section or individual
• Draft notes, minutes, and routine correspondence with correct layout and format
• Ensure administrative quality checks for signature by the hierarchy before transmission of any document
• Receive and route incoming correspondence; finalize and transmit outgoing correspondence
• Register, correctly attribute, and follow up on incoming messages and correspondence respecting deadlines
• Maintain the filing system to ensure information can be easily retrieved
• Regularly update the section contacts database (Outlook)
• Assist mission performers with the preparation of Mission Orders and Declaration of Expenses

Required Qualities

• Team player with strong responsiveness and commitment
• High sense of initiative
• Fast learner with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize workloads and deliver accurately on short-term requests

Benefits

Benefits including an additional pension scheme and medical insurance are offered to employees and their families under certain conditions.