West African Examination Council Vacancy

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West African Examination Council WAEC recruiting for Head of Training & Human Resource Development

The Council, a sub-regional organisation responsible for the conduct of a variety of examinations in English-Speaking West Africa.

Job Description

The successful candidate will based at Headquarters, Accra, and will be responsible to the Deputy Director, Human Resource Management
He/she will be responsible for identifying training neeeds of the Council, development of appropriate training programmes, determining training methodology, administration of training budgets and evaluation of the results of all training programmes
He/she will be expected to perform other Human Resource Management functions
These duties will embrace all offices of the Council where staff are engaged in a wide variety of activities including professional, administrative, technical, clerical and secretarial duties


SALARY AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:
The salary for the position is very attractive. Point of entry into the scale will depend on qualifications and experience
The Council's Conditions of Service compare favourably with those of other sub-region organisations. They include free medical care for staff and dependants, subsidised accomodation, pension contributions etc
The successful candidate who is a non-Ghanaian will, in addition, be paid allowances applicable to foreign staff. i.e. Foreign Posting Allowance, Expatriation Allowance, Spouse Allowance, Leave Allowance and Education Allowance
He/she will also enjoy diplomatic privileges


Required Skills or Experience

The Council is looking for a seasoned professional in the field of Training and Human Resource Development between 45 and 50 years of age
The applicant must possess a good University degree (at least Second Class Lower Division) in the Humanities/Arts, Social Sciences, etc and an appropriate formal training as a Trainer
A Master's degree in Human Resource Management/Development and membership of a recognised relevant professional body will be an added advantage
Candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and competence in the use of Standard IT application software, i.e. Word, Excel and Power Point
He/she must have not less than ten (10) years of instructive experience in the training of staff in reputable organisations
The candidate should have self confidence, be a goal-getter, and have knowledge in preparation and implementation of strategic plans


How To Apply

Interested candidates are requested to write for or collect Application Forms from the Council's Offices in their respective countries. Candidates in Ghana may collect the forms from the office of the Deputy Director, HRM, WAEC Headquarters, Accra, on the presentation of a written request

Completed forms should be returned through the Heads of National Office in the respective countries and for those in Ghana, to:-


The Registrar
The West African Examinations Council
Headquarters
P. O. Box 125
Accra

Attn: Deputy Director, Human Resource Management