{"id":87023,"date":"2023-05-25T16:48:52","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T16:48:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=87023"},"modified":"2023-05-25T16:48:52","modified_gmt":"2023-05-25T16:48:52","slug":"ghana-academy-of-arts-and-sciences-gaas-vacancies-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/ghana-academy-of-arts-and-sciences-gaas-vacancies-2023.html","title":{"rendered":"Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) Vacancies 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

Objectives of the Ghana Academy<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) was established by an Act of Parliament in 1959, to encourage the creation, acquisition, dissemination, and utilization of knowledge for national development. It is made up of Fellows who have distinguished themselves in the Arts and Sciences and is led by a Council consisting of a President, Vice-Presidents, an Honorary Secretary and other elected members.<\/p>\n

The Academy\u2019s work is administered through a Secretariat consisting of the Executive Secretary and other administrative, secretarial and clerical staff. The Executive Secretary is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Academy under the Honorary Secretary, and drives the strategic plan and other policy directives under the general guidance of the Council.<\/p>\n

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

Position:<\/strong>\u00a0Principal Administrative Assistant \u2013 Procurement<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under the Senior Assistant Registrar \u2013 Procurement and Executive Secretary, the Principal Administrative Assistant \u2013 Procurement assists in the preparation of the annual procurement plan and its revision.<\/p>\n

Scope of Work<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Assist in tender preparations for goods, works and services within the approved threshold;
\n\u2022 Keep suppliers\u2019 database register;
\n\u2022 Assist in the maintenance of Auditorium Headquarters building;
\n\u2022 Assist in the preparation of bidding documents for goods, works and services within approved threshold for bidding;
\n\u2022 Assist in preparing quarterly procurement status report; and
\n\u2022 Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Senior Assistant Registrar \u2013 Procurement and the Executive Secretary.<\/p>\n

Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Higher School Diploma\/Degree in accounting, business management or a similar field preferred; and
\n\u2022 Two years of experience as a procurement officer or in similar position.<\/p>\n

Qualities<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software;
\n\u2022 Good analytical and strategic thinking skills; and
\n\u2022 Supervisory and management experience.<\/p>\n

Tenure<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Performance-based promotion or until the incumbent reaches the compulsory retirement age of 60 years.<\/p>\n

Remuneration:<\/strong>\u00a0Remuneration is equivalent to that of a Principal Administrative Assistant in a public university in Ghana.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Accra<\/p>\n

How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n

Applicants are required to submit the complete application pack addressed to the Search Committee, Ghana Academy, through email address:<\/p>\n

vacancies@gaas-gh.org<\/strong>\u00a0Hard copy applications should also be submitted to the Search Committee at the physical address already indicated.<\/p>\n

The application pack whether electronic or hard copy should contain the following:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Application letter;
\n\u2022 An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae;
\n\u2022 Copies of relevant academic and\/or professional certificates; and
\n\u2022 For the positions of Executive Secretary and Procurement Officer, a statement of about 2,500 words indicating how the applicants intend to promote the strategic plan of the Academy.<\/p>\n

Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a031 May, 2023<\/p>\n

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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