Foreign Climate Policy Advisor

The respective role comprise the following tasks:

Provide analysis on political, economic, and social developments in Ghana

Contribute to writing the embassy's periodic and event based reports

Build and maintain a reliable network of representatives of the Ghanaian

government, civil society actors and other national and international partners

Support the preparation and implementation of events by the Embassy

Assist in reviewing project applications and ensuring the accountability of

funded projects

Content and organizational support of projects

Maintain contact with German intermediary organizations in Ghana

Required qualifications and skills:

Master’s degree in social or natural sciences, law or economics

Excellent proficiency in both written and spoken English (level C1 or higher of

the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

German language proficiency is a necessary requirement only for the position

of economic cooperation and development officer although it will be an

advantage for the role of foreign climate policy officer.

Work experience in an international environment

Knowledge of international climate and development policy

Broad base of working contacts in private and public institutions in Ghana

Advanced knowledge in standard IT applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Ability to work independently and in a team as well as a willingness to handle

a substantial workload

Inter-cultural and social skills

Quick mind and excellent comprehension skills, e. g. ability to become quickly

acquainted with new political facts and developments

Ability and willingness to undertake further training

Flexibility and willingness to take on additional tasks

Very good knowledge of Ghana and Germany

We offer an interesting job in a dynamic and politically oriented work environment and

a highly motivated team.

Remuneration is based on the Embassy's local salary scheme, which follows the

principle of local standard and adequacy. The employment contract is based on

Ghanaian law. The job is planned to be permanent, however, the appointment is

initially limited to one year.

Non-Ghanaian nationals require a residency and work permit for Ghana.

Persons with necessary qualifications should apply with a

- cover letter

- curriculum vitae

- birth certificate

- copy of passport or other ID document

- certificates indicating results and academic degree

- proof of professional experience and previous employments

- letters of recommendation.

Please send your application not later than 4

th September 2023 preferably by email to