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Ghana Red Cross Society (GRCS)
The Ghana Red Cross Society (GRCS), established in 1958 and headquartered in Accra, is Ghana’s leading independent humanitarian organization, operating under the Red Cross Act and as a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
As part of its institutional strengthening and restructuring process, GRCS invites applications from qualified and experienced Ghanaian professionals to fill the following Headquarters-level management positions:____________________________

1. Finance Manager
   Duty Station: Accra | Reports to: Secretary General
   Role Summary:
   Provide strategic leadership and oversight of financial management, administration, compliance, budgeting, reporting, audit, treasury, procurement, and asset management functions to ensure accountability and sustainability.
   Requirements (Finance Manager):
   • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
   • Professional qualification (ICA Ghana, ACCA, CPA)
   • Minimum 10 years’ experience, including senior leadership
   • Experience in donor-funded/humanitarian programs is an advantage

2. Human Resources (HR) Manager
   Duty Station: Accra | Reports to: Secretary General
   Role Summary:
   Lead HR strategy, recruitment, performance management, policy compliance, employee relations, and organizational development across headquarters and regional branches.
   Requirements (HR):
   • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or related field
   • Professional HR certification (CIPD, SHRM) – mandatory
   • Minimum 7 years’ progressive HR experience, including senior level
   • Humanitarian/development experience is an advantage

3. Communications Manager
   Duty Station: Accra | Reports to: Secretary General
   Role Summary:
   Lead communications strategy, media relations, crisis communications, digital platforms, advocacy support, and public visibility initiatives.
   Requirements (Comms Manager):
   • Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, PR or related field
   • Minimum 7 years’ relevant experience
   • Proven emergency/crisis communication experience
   • Humanitarian/non-profit experience is an advantage.

Core Competencies (All Positions)
• Strong leadership and strategic orientation
• High integrity and accountability
• Ability to work in humanitarian and multicultural environments
• Commitment to Red Cross Fundamental Principles
________________________________________How to Apply
Submit:
• Detailed CV
• One-page cover letter (indicate position applied for)
Email: career@redcrossghana.org
Subject: Application – [Position Title]
OR submit hard copy to:
The Recruitment Committee,
Ghana Red Cross Society Headquarters
Plot 10, South Legon, Accra
Deadline: 16th March 2026
GRCS is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contact.

As part of our routine daily activities, the Ghana Red Cross Society Volunteers on grounds at the Sawla Displaced Camp in the Sawla Tuna Kalba District in the Savannah Region always call the affected victims out every morning and conduct daily headcount these enables us get accurate data for the camp.

From Florence Nightingale, who inspired founder Henry Dunant, to modern leaders shaping humanitarian work today, no account of the Red Cross is complete without the remarkable contributions of women. We honor Her Excellency Kathryn for her impactful role in advancing the Red Cross mission.

Both Biblical and Quranic teaches us that “ Cleanest is next to Godliness”. The Ghana Red Cross Society today, joined other agencies in the Damongo Municipality, Savannah Regional Capital to mark and celebrate this year’s National Sanitation Day.

This joyful exercise took us to so many important places to clean such as the Damongo GPRTU Station, West Gonja Hospital, the Jakpa palace, the market square and the entire principal street of Damongo.

The Ghana Red Cross Society extends gratitude to Augustine Mamedu of IFRC Abuja for delivering an insightful humanitarian diplomacy training session. The initiative strengthened the Society’s commitment to advancing humanitarian action and making a meaningful difference in communities.

The initiative strengthened the Society’s commitment to advancing humanitarian action and making a meaningful difference in communities.