Job Description

•   Ensures implementation of decisions, policies and programmes of GNAT in the Region
•   Directs activities within the Region, relating to co-ordinating of, and participating in recruitment and retention of members
•   Liaises with Executive Members, Division and Local Association officers
•   Assists in the co-ordination and execution of training programmes in the Region consistent with the Unions national training programme(s)
•   Assists in supporting, as appropriate, the national training programme, having regard to the needs of the Region
•   Assists in dealing with personal cases
•   Attends District and Local Association meetings within the Region
•   Liaises with Governmental and Non-governmental Organisations, in matters related to education and welfare of teachers
•   Monitors District and Local Branches of the Association
•   Appraises performance of District Secretaries
•   Ensures financial discipline in the GNAT Secretariats in the Region
•   Writes terminal and annual reports on activities including financial reports
•   Projects and promotes the Union through the media in conjunction with the Regional Executive

Level of Responsibility:

•   Responsible to the General Secretary though the Deputy General Secretary, Administration and Labour Relations

Remuneration: As determined by the National Executive

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must be a professional teacher not below the rank of Assistant Director II with not less than 5 years experience on the Rank; or Assistant Secretary I with not less than 3 years on the Rank
•   Must possess a first degree from a recognised university;
•   Should not be below 40 years or above 55 years of age at the time of appointment
•   A working knowledge in basic computer applications in Word, Excel, and Power Point will be an advantage

Person Specification:

•   A highly motivated individual with a high sense of responsibility, integrity, dependability, initiative, excellent interpersonal, Managerial and Leadership Skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should apply for forms from Regional GNAT Secretariats or the office of the general Secretary for completion.

Completed application forms (4 copies), together with Curriculum Vitae (C.V), four (4) recent Passport-size Photographs, Photocopies of relevant certificates, current pay slip should be forwarded to the:

General Secretary
Ghana National Association of Teachers
National Secretariat
P. O. Box 209
Accra

Closing Date: 04 April, 2014

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted