{West Africa Examinations Council,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Oct-2012};
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