The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), a World Class Centre of Excellence for training in Leadership, Management and Administration located at Greenhill, Achimota

Job Description

The Coordinator of Training Programmes shall be responsible for the implementation of the objectives and activities of the training division of the School of Public Service and Governance (SPSG) and to facilitate the achievement of corporate objectives within the framework of GIMPA's statutes and policies.

Reporting Relationship:
The successful candidate shall report to the Dean of School of Public Service and Governance.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate shall:

•   Coordinate, monitor or supervise the activities of the division.
•   Prepare proposals for training programmes to various institutions and organisations (e.g. government and non-governmental agencies, private sectors etc.) and ensure participation
•   Liaise with various organisations and Institutions to ascertain the need for training and design tailor-made programmes
•   Recruit programme participants, using most appropriate promotional or marketing methods, such as individual letters, brochures or presentations at meetings
•   Monitor programme expenditures ensuring that budget allocations are not overspent
•   Prepare quarterly and annual reports of the division
•   Evaluate programme effectiveness to develop improved methods; devise evaluation methodology and implementation; analyse results and recommend and/or take appropriate action
•   Prepare periodic reports of programme activities, progress, status or other special reports for the attention of management
•   Develop and schedule programme work plan in accordance with the strategic direction of the division
•   Develop and recommend new or revised programme goals and objectives Interact and maintain liaison with students, faculty, staff and agencies in facilitating programme objectives
•   Ensure that all standards of accreditation are met by the division
•   Plan, organise and implement field trips for participants
•   Supervise programme advisors
•   Perform other related duties as directed by Management.

Terms of Appointment:
The successful candidate shall hold office for a term of three (3) academic years in the first instance and may be reappointed for further terms of three (3) academic years each, subject to satisfactory performance.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of a master's degree in public/business administration or related area
•   Must have a minimum of 6 years post masters qualification working experience in administration or managerial capacity.

Competencies:

•   Must be computer literate
•   Must have excellent managerial and leadership skills
•   Must have excellent marketing skills
•   Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills
•   Must have the ability to establish priorities
•   Must be pro-active and result driven
•   Must be a team player

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants may submit their application, including their most recent curriculum vitae to the following addresses not later than Tuesday, March 31,2015

The Human Resource Manager
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
P. O. Box AH 50
Achimota, Accra

Email: hr@gimpa.edu.gh

Closing Date: 31 March, 2015