West African Examinations Council Recruitment 2021

The West African Examinations Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the under-mentioned vacant positions in the Ghana National Office.

Job Description

Job Title: Security Coordinator

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicants will be required to perform the following duties among others in the Security Department:

• Advice Management on security related issues.
• Work in collaboration with the Head of Security to protect personnel and properties of the Council.
• Work towards the prevention of examination malpractices.
• Liaise with WAEC Police Unit and other national security agencies to investigate examination malpractices.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Management of the Council.

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicants must possess the following qualification:

• A minimum of WASSCE/SSSCE/GCE Ordinary Level /General Business Certificate Examination with credits in at least five subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
• Diploma in Security related discipline from a recognized Tertiary Institution. OR
• Retired Officer from the Armed Forces with the rank not below Major or equivalent rank in other security services.

Experience

• Applicants must have at least five years relevant post-qualification experience in a reputable organisation.

Key Competencies

• Proactive and critical thinking
• Crisis management and leadership skills.
• Excellent investigative skills
• Accurate report writing
• Problem solving skills
• Time management skills

Age

• Applicants must not be more than forty-five (45) years of age at the time of applying.

Location: Accra