Description

Closing on: Jul 19, 2026

Job Title: Project Coordinator - Ghana
Project Name: Field Support Services Project in Ghana
Job type: Contract
Location of Position: Accra, Ghana
Reporting to: Project Manager
Remuneration: In line with market rates.
Citizenship: This position is open to candidates currently based in Accra, Ghana
Language Requirements: Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking) is required. Proficiency in other languages is considered an asset.
Application Deadline: July 29th, 2026 - Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis
Application Instructions:

1. A cover letter is mandatory to be considered. Cover letters should effectively align your skills and experiences with the specific job responsibilities outlined in the position's description.
2. Click the " Apply now " link to upload your cover letter and CV (Curriculum Vitae).
3. Only successful candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Alinea is an international development consultancy providing technical and management expertise that helps people improve their lives. We work with governments, investors, companies, and communities to create lasting change. With nearly 40 years of experience, Alinea has successfully delivered more than 1000 projects worldwide. alineainternational.com

At Alinea International we value diversity, equity, inclusivity, accessibility and belonging in everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer opposed to all forms of discrimination. We actively seek and encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds recognizing that an inclusive workforce enriches our organization and achieves smarter, more innovative results.

Alinea is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. Due to the nature of our work, all candidates will be subject to due diligence checks and extensive background checks where appropriate.

Project Description:
The scope of work of the FSS is to deliver services that support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of Canada's international assistance programming in Ghana. The services will ensure operational effectiveness, risk and results management, and timely delivery of activities, while enabling DFATD to respond efficiently to evolving priorities and alignment with recipient countries' development priorities and needs.

The Role
Based in Accra, Ghana, the tasks for the Project Coordinator - Ghana include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assisting the Project Manager in developing, planning, and prioritizing all deliverables and DFATD task requests;
• Coordinating and tracking DFATD task requests: ensuring quality implementation and reporting from Technical Specialists, identifying issues as they arise and recommending adjustments to the Project Manager and Designated Stakeholders when required and in a timely fashion;
• Contributing to documenting and preparing quality reports and deliverables;
• Assisting in identifying and sourcing Technical Specialists when technical expertise and technical assistance are needed in response to DFATD task requests;
• Coordinating logistical services, such as vehicle rentals, travel, and contracting arrangements (Letters of Agreement, etc.) for Technical Specialists/subcontractors and third parties or Designated Stakeholders, as required;
• Researching and providing background information, analyses, and relevant information, and writing summaries;
• Engaging with stakeholders, monitoring concerns and issues, and addressing problems in a timely and effective fashion

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in political science, law, international development, economics, finance, business administration, project management, social sciences, applied sciences, or similar;
• Minimum of six (6) years of project coordination or administrative experience on donor-funded projects (GAC, FCDO, USAID, GIZ, etc.), strong preference for those implemented in Ghana or one of the other project regions;
• Demonstrated experience coordinating at least 2 international development projects in the last 7 years,
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• Demonstrated experience supporting administrative, financial, and procurement activities, including budgets, financial and narrative reports, and other communications items, including maintaining and updating relevant project information and electronics files;
• Skilled at coordinating logistics such as meetings, events, transportation of goods, booking hotels, flights/transportation, and applications for visa or other documents;
• Assisting in identifying and sourcing human resources or contractors to provide technical expertise and technical assistance;
• Assisting in developing, planning, analyzing, evaluating and prioritizing deliverables, documents, requirements and lessons learned; and
• Fluency in English is required; fluency in additional language(s) is an asset.

Job Categories: Request for Proposals

Job Types: Contract

Job Locations: Accra Ghana

Job Sectors: Coordination