Administrative Specialist - Nathan Associates

The Feed the Future Ghana Trade and Investment (GTI) Activity was initiated December 1, 2021, and will run for 5 years.  The activity will work closely with public and private sector stakeholders to improve the enabling environment for Ghana’s economic growth by

(1) facilitating growth in export-oriented trade;

(2) improving and developing product standards;

(3) catalyzing investments in private enterprises related to high-value commercial crops;

(4) promoting job creation, particularly among women and youth;

(5) promoting economic diversification; and

(6) increasing foreign exchange revenues from high-value export crops.

GTI will facilitate investing in firms that trade goods across borders, spur innovation, and build the capacity of the entire trade sector. 

Purpose: 

The Administration Specialist will report to the Finance and Operations Director and is responsible for serving as the office manager, leading most operational office matters related to finance, HR, and office management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Anticipate, plan, and lead administrative support for project workshops, events, and trainings.
• Lead and plan general assistance in the day-to-day office management of the field office.
• Lead recruitment, training, onboarding, and other human resources tasks as assigned.
  • Build orientation program for new staff, including coordination with IT manager.
  • Maintain employee manual and explanation of staff benefits.
• Lead tracking and maintenance of office inventory.
• Support procurement efforts.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Finance and Administrative Director that are consistent with this Scope of Work and the general requirements of the project.
• Assist senior office staff with administrative tasks as needed.
• Manage Administrative Associate.