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.

Description Of Job

The West African Examinations Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the above vacant position at its Ghana National Office.

As a Senior Estate Officer, the applicant must be willing to apply himself/herself to the mandate and business objectives of the Council. He/she must have sound knowledge of relevant laws on estate development and project management.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will report to the Head of Administration Division and perform the following duties among others:

•  Planning and Supervising activities of the Estate Department;
•  Developing and maintaining landed and movable properties;
•  Advising Management on acquisition of landed properties;
•  Evaluating properties to be purchased, rented or leased;
•  Acquiring residential accommodation for staff either through rental or purchase;
•  Inspecting rented properties for staff and advising on rent to be paid;
•  Acting as a liaison between the Council and consultants and contractors engaged on the Council's projects;
•  Assisting in the arrangement of insurance policies for the Council's fixed and movable properties

Qualification Required & Experience

Eligibility Criteria:

•  Applicant must hold a good University degree (at least Second Class Honours) in Land Economy or Estate Management and must be a member of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors or its equivalent
•  Applicant should not be more than forty-five (45) years at the time of applying
•  Applicant must have worked in the Estate Department of a reputable institution(s) for not less than five (5) years after graduation

Competency/Skills:

•  Appreciable level of computer literacy
•  Good human relations skills
•  Good analytical skills
•  Good writing and communication skills
•  High sense of integrity
•  Ability to work under pressure with little or no supervision

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants may download Application Forms from the Council's website at the following address: www.waecheadquartersgh.org / 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: 19 October, 2012