About the Position

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

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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;
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;
Fluency in English is required; fluency in additional language(s) is an asset.

We Offer

Competitive remuneration in line with market rates.
Opportunity to work with an international development consultancy with nearly 40 years of experience.
A chance to contribute to impactful projects that support international assistance programming in Ghana.

About the Company

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.

Application Instructions

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.
Click the “Apply now” link to upload your cover letter and CV (Curriculum Vitae).
Only successful candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Project Coordinator – Ghana

Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements