Our centre in Ghana

We'll inform you of your opportunities for migrating to Germany and Europe or within the region - to help you find work or improve your skills. You can also contact us if you've returned to Ghana. We can support you with looking for a job or starting a business, for example.

The advice given by our centre is available to everyone. It is free of charge, confidential and without obligation.

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Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development (GEC), Accra

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Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development (GEC)
Starlets 91, Rd.
Next to the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations (MELR)
Accra.

‎+ 233 556 7585 16

‎+ 233 556 7585 18

‎+233 596 9139 13

gec@giz.de

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Andreas Berding

Andreas Berding

Head of the Centre

Having worked on migration and local development for several years, it was indeed a privilege to be named the new Head of the Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development in November 2023. I have worked with GIZ since 2015 in various functions and in several countries including Tunisia, Belgium, Thailand, and Saudi Arabia. Before starting my professional career, I studied Political Science and Economics at the University of Trier.

Marigold Gyamfi-Domfeh

Advisor

I look forward to helping you find a job, with your project idea or on your path to self-employment. I will also help you look for somewhere to live when you return. The languages I speak to support you are French, English, Twi, Ga and Fanti. Together we will find new perspectives for you in Ghana.

I grew up in Accra. That is why I am very familiar with the opportunities in our city. I have also lived in the USA and in the Netherlands. My studies meant that I got to know Bangladesh, Kenya, Senegal and Ethiopia.

Michael Kwaku Yeboah

Advisor

Homesick for Ghana? Then let me show you the prospects you have here! I will help you reintegrate after your return to Ghana.

We have a large network in various regions of the country. This network can help you implement your plans. We advise you in developing your project ideas, support you with training and help with job hunting – even when you have just arrived in Ghana.

I also spent a long time in Germany and completed my studies there. Then I returned to Ghana. This is how I know the questions you will have and can give you expert help – in Twi, Borno, Dangbe, English, Ewe and German.

Kabutey Doku

Advisor

I hold a master’s degree in Governance and Public Policy from the University of Passau, Germany. My areas of interest include migration and reintegration of returned migrants, social protection, public policy and governance. I am also well vexed in career guidance training such as cover letter writing, CV preparation and interview coaching.

Ernestina Adu

Advisor

I hold a master’s degree in Social Work and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, all from the University of Ghana. I also have a diploma in Leadership and Community Transformation from the African Leadership Institute for Community Transformation in Stellenbosch. I have expertise in psychosocial counselling, providing group therapy for marginalized groups and migration research.

You can find an interview with Mrs Adu here. >

Cyprine Evans Ocloo

Junior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

My goal is to make an impact in the lives of people through my work. I have a master’s degree in Migration Studies and about five years of experience in research, monitoring and evaluation of donor funded programms.

Our services

Our services

The Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development (GEC) welcomes you. You can get information and individual advice on the following topics:

Regular migration to Germany
Job opportunities and training in Ghana
Business start-up
Psychosocial support and help in emergency situations

We also arrange trainings on various topics:

Job search and applications
Digital skills
Vocational Training
Administrative professions
Agriculture

Insights into our work

Abbildung des Job-Messe Konferenzzentrums Accra, Ghana

Ghana Job Fair with a focus on green issues

The Ghana Job Fair had a focus on green issues this year. Several thousand people visited the various locations over the four days of the fair - all looking for jobs, new ideas and training options.

Are you looking for work in Ghana?

A comic shows you job prospects. The Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development (GEC) uses a comic to illustrate how it supports returnees and local people in Ghana in their search for work. The comic presents three people in different life situations who receive help from the GEC and its partners.

Read the comic here >

Digital and Social Media Marketing

New web-based training (WBT) on Atingi helps participants to explore how to market a business on social channels. Available in English and free of charge.

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Children and single mothers come first

Kwaku Yeboah is a counsellor at the Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development (GEC) in Accra. In this interview, he talks about how the GEC team supports families who have returned to Ghana.

Ghana: successful training in drone flights, photography and graphic design

The Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development is mostly keen to reach women with its drone and camera training courses. The participants are delighted – especially with their new job prospects.

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Ghana: migration training for traditional opinion leaders

The Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development has provided training to traditional and religious opinion leaders concerning all aspects of migration. They are important conversational partners for many people in Ghana.

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Support for returnees

The centre provides information on the labour market in Ghana and helps returning migrants with social and economic reintegration. We want to give the necessary individual support to those who have lived abroad for a while and who are now working in Ghana again or would like to start a business. We also advise young people about training opportunities in Ghana.

Migration and Employment Podcast

The migration and employment podcast is the first and only podcast in Ghana that covers the nexus between migration and employment. Each month, the GCC will publish a new episode of the podcast discussing different aspects of migration and employment.

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We started our business as a married couple

My name is Simon and I’m 37 years old. My wife Munaya and I have three children. Our search for a better life took us from Ghana to Germany. But we couldn’t stay there. Back in our home country, we received some help to open two grocery stores. Now we can provide for our family.

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From footballer to baker

My dream of becoming a professional footballer in Europe was unrealistic. Now I have my own bakery in Ghana and can take good care of myself.

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Advice for returnees

First of all, my team listens to the questions and challenges which the returnees tell us about. Before the Covid-19 pandemic broke out we used to hold one-to-one meetings here in the centre, but now we mostly give advice remotely. People give us their details, then we ask them relevant questions and give them advice based on that, whether by phone or by Skype.

Read the whole interview here. >

The Ghanaian-European Centre relies on team spirit and teamwork

The Ghanaian-European Centre (GEC) had invited people to attend an event on International Migrants Day. Its main focus was the role of the community. People who had been assisted by the GEC were able to present their products and talk about their experiences at an associated trade fair.

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Job training for young people and returnees in rural Ghana

The Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development is offering intensive training courses in rural regions. The “Sprinter Project” supports young people and returnees with their new start in the Ghanaian job market.

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Press Information

Press Information

Please note that the press information is only available in English.

Information for the press can be found here (English only) >

Useful Links

Job Opportunities in Ghana:
If you’re looking for job opportunities in Ghana, visit the job portal of the Youth Employment Agency.
Learn German with Goethe-Institut Ghana:
Interested in learning German? Explore the courses offered by the Goethe-Institut.
Study in Germany with DAAD:
Are you thinking of studying in Germany? Discover your possibilities and find valuable information on the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
All about immigrating to Germany:
Would you like to live and work in Germany? Make it in Germany provides information about entry and visa procedures, finding jobs, and life in Germany.

Country experiences

Ein Mann im schwarzen Mantel schaut in die Kamera.

Andrew gains work experiences as IT-specialist in Germany

Andrew from Ghana dreams of starting his own SAP consulting firm in Ghana. His journey first leads him to Germany to gain relevant work experience.

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Ghana: successful training in drone flights, photography and graphic design

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Returning to Ghana: Richard works as a self-employed baker in his dream job

Returning to Ghana was not easy for Richard. But the team at the Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development (GEC) gave him professional and psychosocial support. After retraining, he was able to successfully open his own bakery business.

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"My childhood dream has come true, now I'm a make-up artist"

During the COVID-19 pandemic, hairdresser Cecilia worked as a street vendor. A referral from the Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migration and reintegration meant that she continued her professional development and changed her life.

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The Ghanaian-European Centre relies on team spirit and teamwork

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“We want to sell organic cosmetics all over the world”

Robert and Yvonne have succeeded in making a fresh start with an organic cosmetics company. The Ghanaian-German Center for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration (GGC) has supported the couple on this path.

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Protecting the environment: one reusable bag at a time!

My company combats pollution caused by plastic. We produce bags that can be re-used multiple times. The GGC helped me to start my business.

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Matilda verkauft erfolgreich ihre Gewürzmischungen und Säfte.

"Things improved for me after the job fair".

After graduating, Matilda dreamed of having a job in the media industry. When this wish didn’t come true, the job fair in Ghana encouraged her to start her own business.

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Machining metal, making dreams come true

Frederick has become self-employed after coming back to Ghana. He was helped to do this with support from the Ghanaian-German Centre for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration (GGC), among others. Today he’s continuing his training in his specialist welding company. Frederick is optimistic about the future.

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We started our business as a married couple

My wife and I have opened two grocery stores in Ghana. It was a difficult journey to get to this point, but we managed it together.

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Encouraging exchange

Twice I left Ghana for Europe, twice I returned. Thanks to the Ghanaian-German Centre for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration (GGC) I now have an optimistic outlook for my future.

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From footballer to baker

My dream of becoming a professional footballer in Europe was unrealistic. Now I have my own bakery in Ghana and can take good care of myself.

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The uncertainty was gone

My name is Naa; I'm 29 years old and come from Ghana. I used to work as an event manageress. In 2015, I went to Germany to start a master's degree course in Development Economics and International Studies. But it was clear to me from the start that I would return after I finished. I wanted to help my country develop. At the same time, I was uncertain how I could build a future there.

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A new start in your own shop

My name is Derrick; I'm 29 years old and come from Ghana. I studied computer science, but couldn't find work in my home country. I came to Germany as a tourist in 2014, stayed there and worked in a restaurant. But my life was not as I had imagined it.

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Exploiting opportunities in Ghana

I'm Kweku and I live in Ghana. After graduating from university, I initially considered emigrating. But with a little help I then actually found a job in Ghana. Now I'm making all sorts of plans for my future here in my homeland.

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