Tenure

• The Registrar is appointed on a contract for a term of 5 years, renewable for a maximum of 2 additional years

Duties

• The Registrar serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Council, providing administrative leadership, overseeing policy implementation and ensuring the effective execution of WAEC's mandate across the member countries.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Excellent managerial and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to lead any assessment operations areas.
• Thorough understanding of the council's operations and management
• In-depth knowledge of the education sector in member countries, including examination systems and assessment methodologies
• Ability to develop and implement long-term strategic plans aligned with the council's mission and vision
• Forward-thinking, with a willingness to adopt innovative technologies and approaches in examinations and assessments

Qualification Required & Experience

• A first Degree from a recognized university (Not below Second-Class Lower Division or its equivalent)
• A Master's Degree in Educational Measurement and Evaluation or Educational Administration will be an added advantage

Experience

• Significant training and work experience in administration, preferably within an educational setting
• A minimum of 15 years relevant post qualification experience, including at least 6 years in a managerial or leadership position in a comparable testing or assessment organization
• Must currently hold a position now below the rank of Director or its equivalent

Note: Serving Officers of the Council must not be below the rank of Deputy Registrar

Age Limit: Applicants must not be more than 58 years old at the time of assuming duty

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidate should send their CVs to:

The Chairman
The West African Examinations Council
P.O.Box GP 125
Headquarters
Accra - Ghana

Closing Date: 04 September, 2025