VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

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.
• 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 minimum qualification of a WASSCE Certificate.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ relevant working experience in a similar role.
• A valid Class B Ghanaian driver’s license with 3-year minimum driving experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• 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 Monday, 31st August, 2026.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.