Programme Officer At Friedrich Naumann Foundation

The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for liberty promotes liberty, human rights, the rule of law, liberal democracy and market economy. Our work is inspired by liberal philosophy. We offer a platform for dialogue and exchange on political, economic and social issues, trainings and capacity building activities:- Programme Officer
The position requires an individual with sound knowledge and experience of all aspects of project management, preferably in an international environment. The ideal candidate should have a graduate or post-graduate degree in economics, politics, social sciences or equivalent. The position requires excellent knowledge of the socio-political and economic situation in Ghana, a sound political judgement and analysis. Highly developed communication, team working and interpersonal skills are a prerequisite as is the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a professional work ethic. Experience in drafting articles and a good command of either french or german language will be an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities Include

• Designing and implementing activities to promote FNF's objectives in Ghana (i.e trainings, workshops, round table discussions, conferences, consultancies, study tours etc.)
• Observing, analysing and communicating socio-political and ecnomic developments in Ghana
• Maintaining regular and frequent contacts with partners and networking proactively.
• Working close cooperation with the West Africa Director who is based in Dakar.
• Working in close cooperation with the colleagues of the accra office
• Writing regular and timely reports on activities and events including those to be posted on the foundation's websites
• Working within the framework of FNF's annual and three year programme planning and inline with the foundation's overall objectives and focal issues.
  

How To Apply For The Job
Please send CV's to:- dakar@fnst.org using the form at:-
Closing Date: 14 December, 2012
If you have not received any communication from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider that your application was unsusscessful.
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