Job Vacancy For Programme and Trade Officer

• Economic and financial policy
• Urban infrastructure and utilities
• Private sector and entrepreneurship
• Sustainable trade

• Manage Switzerland's portfolio and identify new activities with regard to private sector development, skills development, trade standards and value chain development.
• Take care of Swiss business interests and the Swiss business community in Ghana together with the Head of Cooperation/Economic Counsellor of the Embassy.
• Develop and maintain close contacts with government officials, private sector stakeholders, development partners and implementing agencies.
• Provide analysis on the aforementioned issues and contribute to policy dialogue, in particular the relevant sector working groups.

• Master's degree in Economics, Business, Law or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years working experience in the private or financial sector.
• Proven experience with development cooperation work.
• Excellent knowledge of Ghana's economic, political and social context.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize. Ability to multitask in a busy environment and willingness to efficiently handle a substantial workload and to assume tasks outside the core sphere of responsibilities.Ability to negotiate with and persuade varying categories of stakeholders.
• Organised, proactive, ability to work autonomously, perseverance.
• Ability to work in a team, networking skills.

• Attractive working environment
• Remuneration commensurate to qualifications and experience
• Health insurance and pension fund scheme

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