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Programme Specialist
RegionGreater AccraCityAccraContractFixed-termPosted2026-09-22Close dateNot specifiedExperienceNot specifiedSourceGhana Current Jobs
programme specialistproject managementdevelopment cooperationJICAAccraGhanastrategic planninginternational developmentone-year contractsocial sciencesfactoryinternship
AI summary
JICA Ghana is hiring a Programme Specialist to support strategic planning, project management, and coordination across its programmes in Accra. The role involves analysing sector trends, coordinating with government and development partners, and providing technical advice to strengthen JICA's operations in Ghana and support field offices in Liberia and Sierra Leone. The position is for one year, renewable upon satisfactory performance, with a six-month probationary period.
- One-year renewable contract with six-month probation
- Based in Accra, Ghana, with regional advisory support to Liberia and Sierra Leone
- Focus on strategic planning, project management and development partner coordination
- Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in Commerce, Economics, Sociology or related Social Sciences
- Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity required
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- UnclearRelated work experienceThe text mentions experience, but the exact level should be confirmed at source.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in factory, internship, Programme ManagementThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in AccraThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Fixed-term contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
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- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
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- Place your strongest Programme Specialist evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the role in Accra.
- Add concrete examples related to factory, internship, Programme Management, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
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- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Programme Specialist role in factory, internship?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Accra under the listed contract or schedule?
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Original source description
- Analyze and identify challenges and development trends of the responsible sector, proposing solutions aligned with both JICA's and Ghana's policies, strategies and plans
- Monitor and analyze sector specific trends including government policies and initiatives, development partner (DP) coordination efforts and major multilateral/bilateral donor activities that may influence JICA's operations
- Contribute and provide technical inputs to the development and planning process of JICA's programmes in responsible sector
- Provide advice to management, section leaders and members on strategic direction of JICA Ghana's operations within the national government policy direction and emerging trends on country
- Engage in project formulation, planning and monitoring and evaluation of projects
- Coordinate, align and harmonise JICA projects with other related projects
- Provide technical support for maximizing positive impacts of ongoing projects
- Engage and negotiate with government counterparts of smooth implementation of projects
- Build and maintain relationship with DPs, private sectors and other stakeholders and leverage such partnership for greater impacts
- Manage logistical and administrative arrangements necessary for smooth implementation of projects
- Provide technical advice to Liberia Field Office and Sierra Leone Office based on the
Experience
- of JICA's operations in Ghana
- Others
- • Leverage on JICA's schemes including training programmes, volunteer programmes and other schemes toward making collective impacts
- • Work with public relation team for publicing JICA's activities to the Ghanaian public media and any other stakeholders
- • Undertake other tasks, which are not limited to the responsible sector, as assigned by Chief Representative
- Employment Period
- • One (1) year (A probationary period lasting six months from the day of recruitment)
- • Renewable upon satisfactory performance
- Qualification Required &
- • Bachelor or higher degree of Commerce, Economics, Sociology and other Social Sciences
- • Adequate and proper business manner, discipline, strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated cultural sensitivity.
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- and ability to work in a team with strong interpersonal skills to develop and establish good relationships with colleagues, supervisors and external counterparts
- • Excellent PC skills, especially in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point for producing business/official documents, letters and reports as well as presentation
- • At least 5 (five) years working
- in the related areas (e.g., Enterprise Business Development (especially SMEs), Start-up Ecosystem development, Investment Promotion, Industrial Development, Trade, Economy, Business Related Law, Public–Private Partnership,)
- Desirable Qualifications & Experiences
- • Working
- within government organization, Donor Organizations and/or International private companies/organization in the above related sectors
- • Bachelor's or master's degree abroad in Commerce, Economics, Sociology and other Social Sciences
- Accra
- How To Apply For The Job
- Interested eligible candidates are required to submit their Application Form through Microsoft Forms. Only applications with the designated format shall be accepted. For applying, you may be required Microsoft account. Please follow the instructions of Microsoft Forms.
- To submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
- Click Here To Apply Online
- Contact Address:
- JICA Ghana Office (Mr. Ito / Ms Yoshii / Mr Matsuo)
- 9th Floor, Skyview Tower, Cantonments City Street, Cantonments, Accra, Ghana
- Email:
- jicagn_ga@jica.go.jp
- Tel:
- +233-(0)-30 -2760781/2
- 24 September, 2026
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