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Encyclopaedia Africana

Encyclopaedia Africana Project

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

The Encyclopaedia Africana Project (EAP) Secretariat invites applications from suitably qualified, dynamic, and results-oriented individuals for the position of Administrative Assistant.

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will provide administrative, clerical and logistical support to ensure the efficient day-to-day operations of the Secretariat. The role also requires the ability to drive official vehicles to support staff, project activities, meetings, and field assignments.

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be required to:

  • Provide general administrative and secretarial support to the Secretariat.
  • Receive, record, file and maintain both electronic and physical records.
  • Prepare correspondence, reports, meeting minutes and other official documents.
  • Manage office supplies and maintain inventory records.
  • Assist in organising meetings and official events.
  • Drive official vehicles for official assignments and project activities as required.
  • Ensure the cleanliness, safety and routine maintenance of office vehicles.
  • Maintain accurate vehicle logbooks and promptly report any faults or maintenance needs.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the Director.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must possess:

  • A Diploma in Business Administration or a related field from an accredited tertiary institution.
  • A minimum of two (2) years’ relevant working experience in an administrative role.
  • A valid Ghanaian Driver’s licence with a good driving record.
  • Demonstrable driving experience and sound knowledge of road safety regulations.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should possess:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good organisational and time-management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure with minimal supervision.
  • Good knowledge of office administration procedures.

How to Apply

All application letters should be addressed to;

The Director
Encyclopaedia Africana Project
P.O. Box 2797
Accra

together with detailed CV, Contact details of three (3) Referees should be submitted strictly via Email:
sect@encyclopaediaafricana.com or
info@encyclopaediaafricana.com
by close of work on Tuesday, 18th August, 2026.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.

Editor’s Note

This website features a collection of articles largely from previously published volumes of the Encyclopaedia Africana, specifically the Encyclopaedia Africana Dictionary of African Biography, which highlights notable individuals from various regions of Africa. Please note that in these volumes, some names of people, towns, and countries were spelled differently than they are today. We have retained these historical spellings to preserve the integrity of the original publications. In some instances, the current spellings are also provided for easy reference.
Please report errors to: info@encyclopaediaafricana.com / research@encyclopaediaafricana.com

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The Encyclopaedia Africana Project is an AU Flagship Project with the mission to produce and publish peer reviewed articles devoted mainly to Africa and its people.

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