Posts Tagged ‘Education Jobs in Ghana’

Job Vacancy For Academic Support Officer (Evening & Weekend) At Ghana Telecom University College (Accra, Kumasi and Koforidua)

Posted on: November 26th, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

{Ghana Telecom University College,Accra Kumasi and Koforidua,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2013};

Job Summary

•   Support lecturers and students with day to day needs, queries and challenges.
•   Provide admissions, examination and administrative support to the Faculty.
•   Inspect and ensure that all teaching aids and classroom resources are available without defects.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must have a minimum of Bachelor degree or equivalent Professional certification with experience and practical knowledge and skills of job functions.

Location: Accra, Kumasi and Koforidua

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should forward application materials (letter of interest, curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, and transcripts) electronically to:-

hresource@gtuc.edu.gh

They should indicate their preferred duty station (Accra, Kumasi, and Koforidua) in their cover letter. Hard copies of the application and supporting documents should be forwarded to the:

Registrar
Ghana Technology University College
PMB 100
Accra-North

Closing Date: 20 December, 2013

Job Vacancy For Informal TVET Sector Officer At COTVET

Posted on: November 15th, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

{COTVET,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

COTVET was set up by an Act of Parliament to formulate national policies on skills development across pre-tertiary and tertiary education, in both the formal and non formal sectors of the economy. COTVET is also to co-ordinate, harmonize and supervise the activities of private and public providers of technical and vocational education and training (TVET), including apprenticeship

Job Purpose

To assist in implementing policies aimed at advancement of TVET in the informal sector to improve the skills of the workforce and provide technical support to improve organisation and operation of the informal apprenticeship system.

Responsibilities

•   Assist in the implementation of quality assurance policies and strategies for the Informal Sector.
•   Assist in developing operational mechanisms for establishing transferability between the formal and the informal TVET systems.
•   Provide technical support for the organisation and operation of the informal apprenticeship system.
•   Assist in developing occupational standards and modules for use by the master craftsmen.
•   Assist in conducting workshops for the master craftsmen on competency based training delivery methods.
•   Mobilise the various artisans in the various industry sectors of the informal sector to form trade associations.
•   Perform any other duties assigned by Supervisor

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of first degree in Education or relevant field from an accredited tertiary institution. A Master’s Degree will be an advantage.
•   A minimum of three years relevant work experience in implementing informal sector training and administration of trade tests and formal apprenticeships programmes.

Competencies:

•   Demonstrate technical expertise
•   Innovation and Initiative
•   Assertive and decisive
•   Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit their application letters including their contact details, CV names and addresses of three references, copies of their certificates and statement of a maximum of 1,000 words on the vision for COTVET to the address below:

The Executive Director
Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training
(COTVET)
P. O, BOX M651,
Ministries Post Office,
Accra

Or deliver directly to:

COTVET Office, Education Complex,
Trinity Theological Seminary Road, East Legon, Accra

Or send by email:

admin@cotvet.org

Closing Date: 29 November, 2013

Job Vacancy For Coordinator of TVET for Persons with Disability At COTVET

Posted on: November 15th, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

{COTVET,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

COTVET was set up by an Act of Parliament to formulate national policies on skills development across pre-tertiary and tertiary education, in both the formal and non formal sectors of the economy. COTVET is also to co-ordinate, harmonize and supervise the activities of private and public providers of technical and vocational education and training (TVET), including apprenticeship

Job Purpose

To plan, organise, coordinate and monitor participation of persons with disability (PWDs) in TVET, implement policies aimed at promoting increased entry of PWDs in appropriate TVET programmes, monitor compliance of TVET institutions with laws regarding PWDs to remove barriers to PWDs’ participation in TVET and to report on the state of PWDs’ participation in TVET.

Duties and Responsibilities

•   Collaborates with the National Council for Persons with Disability and other related bodies to initiate development of COTVET’s short, medium and long term strategic plans for participation of PWDs in TVET.
•   Reviews TVET policies and practices that create barriers for PWDs’ participation in TVET and recommend policy initiatives and changes to remove identified barriers.
•   Monitors statistical reports and identifies trends for PWDs participation in TVET and make recommendation for pro-active interventions where appropriate.
•   Establishes networks with TVET institutions to promote increased entry of PWDs into appropriate TVET programmes.
•   Liaise with the National Council for Persons with Disability and other related bodies to promote employment of more PWDs.
•   Promote the integration of PWDs into the labour market for self-employment.
•   Performs any other duties assigned by Supervisor.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of first degree from an accredited tertiary institution in the Social Sciences, Education or relevant field. A Master’s degree will be an advantage
•   A minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience in implementing TVET for PWD programmes and performing advocacy functions

Competencies:

•   Innovation and Initiative
•   Assertive and decisive
•   Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
•   Team Player
•   Proficiency in computing

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit their application letters including their contact details, CV names and addresses of three references, copies of their certificates and statement of a maximum of 1,000 words on the vision for COTVET to the address below:

The Executive Director
Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training
(COTVET)
P. O, BOX M651,
Ministries Post Office,
Accra

Or deliver directly to:

COTVET Office, Education Complex,
Trinity Theological Seminary Road, East Legon, Accra

Or send by email:

admin@cotvet.org

Closing Date: 29 November, 2013

Job Vacancy For Assessment & Certification Officers At COTVET

Posted on: November 15th, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

{COTVET,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

COTVET was set up by an Act of Parliament to formulate national policies on skills development across pre-tertiary and tertiary education, in both the formal and non formal sectors of the economy. COTVET is also to co-ordinate, harmonize and supervise the activities of private and public providers of technical and vocational education and training (TVET), including apprenticeship

Job Purpose

To assist in coordinating and organising the development of objective assessment and certification tools; coordination of certification process in TVET which ensures the objectivity and integrity of the assessment and certification system.

Responsibilities

•   Assist in interpreting guidelines and criteria for accrediting organisations and individuals to carry out assessment of the outcomes of TVET.
•   Assist in conducting due diligence at centres and institutions for assessment.
•   Assist in supervising accredited TVET institutions and organisations to ensure adherence to assessment standards.
•   Assist in documenting all forms of assessment as carried out by training providers and organisations.
•   Compile assessment results from various TVET providers for submission to COTVET management.
•   Performs any other duties assigned by supervisor

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum of First Degree in Education with post graduate training in Educational Tests and Measurements.
•   At least five years’ experience in the assessment of TVET curricula in an institution or industry environment.

Competencies:

•   Demonstrate technical expertise in assessment and certification
•   Innovation and Initiative
•   Assertive and Decisive
•   Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
•   High level computer proficiency

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit their application letters including their contact details, CV names and addresses of three references, copies of their certificates and statement of a maximum of 1,000 words on the vision for COTVET to the address below:

The Executive Director
Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training
(COTVET)
P. O, BOX M651,
Ministries Post Office,
Accra

Or deliver directly to:

COTVET Office, Education Complex,
Trinity Theological Seminary Road, East Legon, Accra

Or send by email:

admin@cotvet.org

Closing Date: 29 November, 2013

Job Vacancy For Quality Assurance Officer At COTVET

Posted on: November 15th, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

{COTVET,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

COTVET was set up by an Act of Parliament to formulate national policies on skills development across pre-tertiary and tertiary education, in both the formal and non formal sectors of the economy. COTVET is also to co-ordinate, harmonize and supervise the activities of private and public providers of technical and vocational education and training (TVET), including apprenticeship

Job Purpose

To assist in the development of processes and procedures for the delivery of TVET to ensure quality and achievement of standards; evaluating the effectiveness of training at institutional and industry level and making recommendations to enhance efficient delivery of quality training.

Responsibilities

•   Assist in monitoring compliance with COTVET’s quality requirements, rules and procedures through visits to TVET providers
•   Assist in the documentation of quality assurance standards and criteria.
•   Assist in establishing and monitoring achievement of service delivery standards for COTVET and investigate instances of non-compliance with service standards.
•   Provides secretarial and technical services to the Training Quality Assurance Committee
•   Performs any other duties assigned by supervisor.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A first degree in Education or related area
•   At least five years’ post qualification experience in the development of quality assurance procedures for standards, curricula, assessment and institutions preferably in the TVET sector.

Competencies:

•   Demonstrate Technical Expertise
•   Innovation and Initiative
•   Assertive and Decisive
•   Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit their application letters including their contact details, CV names and addresses of three references, copies of their certificates and statement of a maximum of 1,000 words on the vision for COTVET to the address below:

The Executive Director
Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training
(COTVET)
P. O, BOX M651,
Ministries Post Office,
Accra

Or deliver directly to:

COTVET Office, Education Complex,
Trinity Theological Seminary Road, East Legon, Accra

Or send by email:

admin@cotvet.org

Closing Date: 29 November, 2013

Job Vacancy For Registration and Accreditation Officer At COTVET

Posted on: November 15th, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

{COTVET,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

COTVET was set up by an Act of Parliament to formulate national policies on skills development across pre-tertiary and tertiary education, in both the formal and non formal sectors of the economy. COTVET is also to co-ordinate, harmonize and supervise the activities of private and public providers of technical and vocational education and training (TVET), including apprenticeship

Job Purpose:

Assists in the registration and accreditation of institutions, trainers and assessors and makes recommendations for the registration and accreditation of institutions and programmes in accordance with established criteria.

Responsibilities

•   Check applications for registration and accreditation using appropriate check list and makes recommendations for consideration.
•   Recommend de-registration or withdrawal of accreditation in the event of non-compliance.
•   Assist in maintaining and updating an accurate database of registered and accredited institutions, trainers and programmes.
•   Work closely with TVET providers and interpret criteria for registration and accreditation
•   Assist in performing due diligence in TVET institutions and providers prior to, and following registration and accreditation.
•   Initiate, organises and coordinates workshops, seminars, etc. for TVET providers and other interested stake-holders on registration and accreditation issues
•   Liaise closely with the Quality Assurance Department to ensure that quality assurance policies, processes and procedures are fully integrated into the registration and accreditation process.
•   Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A First Degree in Education – preferably in TVET
•   At least five years’ experience in the inspection, registration and accreditation of educational institutions and service providers in the TVET sector.

Competencies:

•   Demonstrate technical expertise
•   Innovation and initiative
•   Assertive and decisive
•   Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
•   High level computer proficiency

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit their application letters including their contact details, CV names and addresses of three references, copies of their certificates and statement of a maximum of 1,000 words on the vision for COTVET to the address below:

The Executive Director
Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training
(COTVET)
P. O, BOX M651,
Ministries Post Office,
Accra

Or deliver directly to:

COTVET Office, Education Complex,
Trinity Theological Seminary Road, East Legon, Accra

Or send by email:

admin@cotvet.org

Closing Date: 29 November, 2013

Job Vacancy For Director of Competency-Based Training At COTVET

Posted on: November 15th, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

{COTVET,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

COTVET was set up by an Act of Parliament to formulate national policies on skills development across pre-tertiary and tertiary education, in both the formal and non formal sectors of the economy. COTVET is also to co-ordinate, harmonize and supervise the activities of private and public providers of technical and vocational education and training (TVET), including apprentiship

Purpose of the Job

To implement Competency Based-Training (CBT) through facilitating the development of industry driven occupational standards, curricula and learning materials; monitor implementation of CBT delivery through proactive promotion, development and dissemination of information which will encourage the adoption of best practices in TVET.

Key Responsibilities

•   Determine and develop parameters for establishment of occupational standards and curricula to ensure the adoption of best practices and quality training standards
•   Develop and recommend policies, strategies and procedures to maximise consultation in the development of occupational standards within the industry and TVET institutions.
•   Develop and manage the implementation of processes and procedures for the establishment of occupational standards through established Industrial Training Advisory Committee (ITAC) and its subcommittees as well as other consultative mechanisms and structures to ensure their adaptation by industries and TVET Institutions.
•   Recommend definitions of levels within the National TVET Qualification Framework (NTVETQF) and provide guidance on the determination and placement of awards within the framework for adoption by NTVETQC and the Board.
•   Develop guidelines and templates for the design and coordinate the development of curricula which will ensure the relevance of training programs and thus meet the requirement of the trade standards and also facilitate the delivery of quality best practices.
•   Monitor and evaluate the implementation of programs and projects.

Qualification and Experience

•   Applicants must have minimum of Master’s Degree in Education with a Post Graduate Degree in Curriculum Development in the area of Technical and Vocational Education and Training.
•   Applicant must have ten (10) years’ post qualification experience in the development of curricula and the setting of standards preferably in the TVET sector as well as the development of TVET Policies and Strategies.

Competencies and Skills

•   Strategic planning, quantitative and analytical skills
•   Good leadership, networking, mentoring and management skills
•   Capacity to inspire and motivate
•   Technical and professional expertise
•   Good communications, report writing, reporting and presentation skills
•   Knowledge of project and programmes management
•   Good interpersonal skills
•   High level computer proficiency

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit their application letters including their contact details, CV names and addresses of three references, copies of their certificates and statement of a maximum of 1,000 words on the vision for COTVET to the address below:

The Executive Director
Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training
(COTVET)
P. O, BOX M651, Ministries Post Office, Accra

Or deliver directly to:

COTVET Office, Education Complex,
Trinity Theological Seminary Road, East Legon, Accra

Or send by email:

admin@cotvet.org

Closing Date: 29 November, 2013

Job Vacancy For Director of School For Information Technology (S.I.T) At J-Prompt Professional Institute of Technology (JPIT)

Posted on: November 11th, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

{J-Prompt Professional Institute of Technology (JPIT),Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

J-Prompt Professional Institute of Technology (JPIT) is a Tutorial College accredited by the National Accreditation Board (NAB) and currently affiliated to The Chartered institute for IT, UK – The British Computer Society (BCS), University for Development Studies (UDS), and The Institute for Professional and Executive Development IPED. J-Prompt Institute is in the process of upgrading its status from a Tutorial College to a University College to enable it run its own degree programs in:

•   Information Technology
•   Project Management
•   Oil and Gas Management
•   Business Administration
•   Computer Science
•   Physician Assistant
•   Shipping and Logistics
•   Banking and Finance

Job Summary

As part of the process, applications are invited from suitably qualified and innovative persons for appointment as Director of Information Technology to further strengthen teaching and research in this increasing important and expanding area of activity.

Duties/ Responsibilities

The director of SIT shall report directly to the Director of Training. He/ She shall oversee the establishment of the facility into a viable functioning unit within the institute.

Key responsibilities

•   Provide leadership for the development of a progressive IT environment, within the institute
•   Oversee the development of the institute’s IT investment, advise senior management on strategic systems conversations and integration in support of institutional goals and objectives
•   Developed policies, programmes and schedules that include privacy and security oversight for academic and administrative information processing and computer services to meet the goals and objective of the institute
•   Develop, direct and manage all computing and IT strategic plans of the institute
•   Oversee the design and facilitate the integration of sound IT architecture technology standards and best practices for the institute
•   Demonstrate the ability and willingness to teach across a range of computer science and IT subjects at different levels

Qualification Required & Experience

Applications seeking appointment to this position must:

•   Possess one of the following:
1) Possess one of the following:
2) M.S.c / M.Phil Computer Science
3) M.S.C / M.Phil Management Information System
•   Have at least, four (4) years relevant experience as a Deputy Director, Senior Lecurer or Associate Professor (information Systems) in a university or a similar institution of Higher Learning or have at least twelve (12) years relevant postgraduate experience in computer system operation
•   Have some administrative proven supervisory ability
•   A degree in education will be a plus

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should complete application form available at the office with the submission of Curriculum Vitae and photocopy of relevant Certificate addressed to the details below.

Application forms can also be downloaded from our website: www.jprompt.com

The President
J-Prompt Professional Institute of Technology (JPIT)
Adjacent to Provident Towers, Kwame Nkrumah Circle

Tel: 021 256465, 020 428 7407

Email: jobs@jprompt.com

Closing Date: 20 December, 2013

Job Vacancy For An Experienced Pre-School Manager

Posted on: October 31st, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

A reputable school requires the following staff for appointment in January 2014.

Position: An Experienced Pre-School Manager (Montessori qualification preferred but not essential)

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicants must:

•   Be graduates with at least 3 years relevant experience
•   Have good professional references
•   Have good command of writing and speaking English
•   Be computer literate
•   Be free to take up appointment in January 2014.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Letter of application and cV to be sent to:

awesomestaff2014@gmail.com

Closing Date: 07 November, 2013

Job Vacancy For English Teacher

Posted on: October 31st, 2013 by Ghana Jobs

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

A reputable school requires the following staff for appointment in January 2014.

Position: English Teacher – (Upper Primary / JHS)

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicants must:

•   Be graduates with at least 3 years relevant experience
•   Have good professional references
•   Have good command of writing and speaking English
•   Be computer literate
•   Be free to take up appointment in January 2014.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Letter of application and cV to be sent to:

awesomestaff2014@gmail.com

Closing Date: 07 November, 2013