{"id":5123,"date":"2011-08-19T03:15:27","date_gmt":"2011-08-19T03:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=5123"},"modified":"2016-11-17T11:15:06","modified_gmt":"2016-11-17T11:15:06","slug":"west-africa-examinations-council-latest-recruitment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/west-africa-examinations-council-latest-recruitment.html","title":{"rendered":"West Africa Examinations Council – Latest Recruitment"},"content":{"rendered":"

The West Africa Examinations Council<\/strong>, a sub-regional organisation responsible for the conduct of a variety of examinations in Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, of the five countries the English-speaking West African countries.<\/p>\n

Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Gambia and Liberia, hereby invites applications from suitably qualified nationals of the five countries to fill the position of Registrar, which will be vacant with effect from October 1, 2012.<\/p>\n

The position of the Registrar is filled by contract appointment for a term of five years renewable for a maximum of two years.<\/p>\n

Duties:<\/strong>
\nThe Registrar is the Chief Executive of the Council. As Secretary to Council and Head of the Secretariat, the Registrar is responsible for the efficient conduct of the Council’s operations in the member countries.<\/p>\n

Duty Station: The successful applicant will be based at the Council’s Headquarters in Accra, Ghana.<\/p>\n

Salary:<\/strong>
\nThe salary for the position is very attractive and compares favourably with those paid to Chief Executives of other inter-governmental organisatiions in the sub-region. There are several fringe benefits attached to the position, including free accommodation, official chauffeur-driven car, education allowance (for up to a maximum of four children who are in educational institutions), domestic staff and paid annual leave.<\/p>\n

Required Skills or Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

Applicants, who must not exceed 58 years of age on assumption of duty, should be seasoned administrators of unquestionable character.
\nEach applicant must have a good University degree or equivalent academic and\/or relevant professional qualification.
\nPossession of Masters Degree in Educational Measurement & Evaluation or Administration will be an added advantage.
\nEach applicant must have had appreciable training and experience in administration, preferably in a similar educational setting, and must have had at least fifteen (15) years post-graduate experience, seven of which must have been in positions of leadership in comparable organisations.
\nServing officers of the Council who wish to apply must not be below the rank of Deputy Registrar.<\/p>\n

How To Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n

Applications should be word processed and submitted in 20 copies together with up-to-date curriculum vitae and photocopies of credentials. The curriculum vitae should cover:<\/p>\n

Age, marital status, number and ages of children;
\nEducational qualifications, including names of institutions attended (with dates), degrees, certificates, diplomas obtained;
\nWorking history for the past 15 years, stating names of organisations, positions held and reasons for leaving;
\nAcademic honours, papers presented and\/or published, citations;
\nHobbies;
\nNames of THREE referees who must be persons of good standing (not relatives). Applicants should inform their Referees to send their reports direct to the Chairman of Council under “Confidential” cover, not later than August 31, 2011
\nEach applicant must submit a two-page statement of his\/her Vision and Mission for the Council.<\/p>\n

Applications should reach the Council on or before August 31, 2011 and should be addressed to:-<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE CHAIRMAN
\nTHE WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
\nHEADQUARTERS
\nP. O. BOX GP 125
\nACCRA, GHANA<\/p>\n

Further information on the position can be obtained on request from the Headquarters and National Offices of the Council.<\/p>\n

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be invited for Interview<\/p>\n

CHAIRMAN OF COUNCIL
\nTHE WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
\nHEADQUARTERS
\nACCRA, GHANA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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