New members of the Ghana forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019

Hi Julien, and everyone else who reads this!

My name is Maria (Mia). I'm a US citizen, planning a long visit/relocation to Ghana to stay with extended family, then eventually branch off on my own, depending on how everything is going. I will be getting involved in a couple of projects with NGO's as that is my main field of expertise here: nonprofit organizations. I would also like to know what kind of actual professional work an expat can find once there? I'm sure it would be all the wiser to go with a job in hand already, but many employers are weary about hiring foreigners who aren't in the country. Would I have a higher chance of being considered for a position once I'm there in person?
In any case, I'm looking forward to my visit and I can only hope
that it won't be a short one!

Thank you for any input
Mia

Hi
Actually it really depends on the salary and package you are expecting. If you are recruited from overseas then you usually get paid in dollars and get accommodation etc. Locally hired people usually get paid in cedis and don't get any perks. You can get hired once in country but be wary of false promises - mainly the one to get you a work permit which is quite expensive for the employer.
Good luck and hope your stay is a long one

Thank you for the insight!

I think I'll do my homework on American companies that are working there; I know of a couple. It wouldn't hurt to send out some CV's and inquiries for Possible positions that may open up in the near future, or during my time there 

Great!  I'm an expatriate here in Ghana too,  when you're in please do well to write me up. I'm just a year here in Ghana and it would be cool to socialize with you.
For jobs, it's a good one to contact some American companies in the US that have a branch in Ghana, that way it won't cost you much. However, I can assure you that you will get one when you are in. Akwaaba in advance!!!

Oké will find contacts
I worked already in Ghana and Togo for many years in the shipping business and trading in food and trucks and machinery.
I am an manager supervisor an operations manager.
So I have any one an idea your welkom
Regards Dirk Helmans

Hi ! 
Thanks for your input. I've actually made contact with two American companies with locations in Accra. One of which has invited to visit once I'm there. I am very excited and looking forward to the move.

Good afternoon,

I am Franz from Austria. I am volunteer of the Eurafri.com project and found this site while searching for new contacs in Ghana to setup the base for Eurafri there. I am very interested to discuss business and IT / IoT related stuff with expats living there. I am very business oriented and took over part of the Eurafri project to grow in Ghana. I also posted an job opportunity from the Eurafri project for volunteers living in Ghana.

Looking forward to new contacts and love to hear from you!

Hallo Franz,

Never heard of it. Can you develop ?

Hello phipiemar

it is brandly new and will start as networking platform, continuing with Business "Meet-Me" events . Talking to and meeting with people is  the key to success. Furthermore it is planned to setup workspaces to help startup from the ground. Project website already has lot of informations at https:/[link moderated] . We are mid in paperwork with our government and will finally fully start off in August.

OK, but put your topic or creat a new topic on Ghana forum for any further discussion.

Will create a new topic.

Want to meet new female friends in Singapore

Then you need to post on the Singapore forum. People on this forum live in Ghana

Hi All
I am a Nigerian living Ghana for a post graduate study. I'm glad to be here and wish to have a nice time
Thanks

Good afternoon Sir, please I am a Ghanaian born but at the moment I am living and working at UK London with my family. I don't know there is any thing about expat until I found it on the Internet. I will not be going to Ghana this year, but anytime I visit I will look for any expat NGS and work if them. Let me know if you need any more information thanks and is nice to meet you here.

You have choosed the right country  at the right time. Ghana is a peaceful Country which welcomes anyone either to live or to visit .
You can also establish any project in this country.
Nice to your view.

Kind regards
Jeremiah
A proud African

Hello guys, please I'm Godsay Bentum from Ghana. Living in a city called sekondi in western region and I'm with a company which I work there as part time as in selling but I need a job that will sustain my living aside to my part time work.


Thank you!

I’m Kingston and I’m new here, I’m ready to make new friends here and share experiences too

Hi 👋🏾. My name is Kofi Owusu aka Kofi Toronto!  As the name suggests I was born and raised in Toronto,Canada. However I’m from a Ghanaian background and have been living in Ghana now for over 10 years. I’m well versed in the system here, going through university and into private enterprise now. I’m a talkative social person, that really enjoys sports. So I’m sure I can be of help to anyone coming to live in Ghana or visit! Look forward to meeting new people and creating rewarding relationships!

Good morning Kofi, coming to Accra in February, can you recommend a very nice but affordable hotel to stay.  Would rather a place not too far away from downtown Accra.  thank you

Sarah

Hi Mia , it would be difficult to get a job once youre here and it will be better if youre able to secure the job before getting here.

Are you here already?

Hi there,

my partner has been offered a job in Accra and we are looking to move out there in a few months. I have started to research and read that some of the nicest places to live would be Airport Residential, Cantonments and Labone - the company will be paying for this so we are fairly flexible. I have also read about the heat, malaria etc. But not read much about other peoples experiences of what Accra is like now, especially from a Caucasian Brit. There doesn't seem to be many good forums specific to the topic, so I am interested to hear any thoughts from people who have lived there in a similar position to ourselves (company paying for most things (don't know specifics yet), no kids (and no plans for one), in our mid 30's from the UK). Anything about places to live, visit, food and drink, entertainment, telecommunications, driving, socialising, other expats and their partners, insect bite prevention and general life in Accra (I have heard mainly positive things) - would be greatly appreciated. I will also be leaving my job in the UK but have been moving towards more internet based business here in the UK, so I won't have a job to begin with but after getting everything organised while my partner gets to grips with a new and challenging position, I will look for opportunities either in Accra or split between there and the UK.

Many thanks

Take the opportunity, you won't regret it. There is a vibrant expat community catering for all types of interests. You will find the housing expensive but if the company are paying you will live in a house or apartment comparable to or better than the UK.
Yes, it is hot and there are mosquitoes and not everything is available all the time but that said if you are adaptable and willing to experience new things you will enjoy living in Accra.
You can look on accraexpat.com for the types of accommodation and also the expat groups and events. There is a FB group, Ghana International Expats, where you can get advice on most things. As also NAWA is a great group to join to meet other women in a similar situation.

That cool really, Am also a citizen of Ghana ,I live in Accra kasoa, Am Daniel  ...I prefer Cantonments for you
The living for there is different and forget about Malaria (mosquitoes)....The feeling of the place alone is cool ...Serene environment, everything there is on point ...for more info
You can chat me personal and I will assist you
Thank you

Hello my people ,please those who are moving to Ghana next year/next 2 years for business purposes, visitation or long term stay ...Am Daniel ,a Ghanaian citizen,I live in Accra (kasoa)
Anything you want to know about Ghana or if u need someone to assist you in some other stuffs ,you can just hit me up ,it’s free
Am not taking you anything for doing that
Am just offering you help ,just feel free and hit me up ...Thank you all ,much love 🥰

Hi,

I invite you to follow this topic on this new thread:
https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=880431

Thanks!