The West Africa Examinations Council, a sub-regional organization responsible for the conduct of a variety of examinations in Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, of the five countries the English-speaking West African countries.

Job Summary

West African countries, invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill a vacant position at its Ghana National Office.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Head of the Legal Unit and be expected to perform the following duties among others:

•  Drafting/reviewing contracts and other legal documents;
•  Conducting research on Legal issues;
•  Representing the Council in court and before quasi-judicial;
•  Serving as member of Staff Investigation Committees;
•  Providing support to the Head of the legal unit and other divisions/departments to achieve the Council's objectives;
•  Performing other duties that may be assigned

Qualification Required & Experience

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicant must have a good University degree and professional qualification in law and be a practicing advocate of the High Court of Ghana with at least three years experience

Desirable Attributes:

•  High integrity, confidentiality and reliability
•  Demonstrable leadership ability
•  Excellent writing skills
•  Computer Literacy
•  Good organisational and co-ordination skills and be a results-oriented person
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•  Team player

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should download Application Forms from the Council's website at the following address:

www.waecheadquartersgh.org or www.waecgh.org

The Completed Application Forms should be submitted to the following address:

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

Attention: Deputy Director, HRM

Closing Date: 14 December, 2012