{Unicef,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Apr-2015};

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ghanaian Nationals for the position of Education Officer ( National Officer Category.)

•   VN No.: VN-15-08
•   IMIS #:  GHA 15014
•   Type of Contract: Fixed-Term
•   Post Level: NO-C
•   Duty Station: Accra

Job Purpose:

Under the general guidance of the Education Specialist (P3), the Education Specialist will be accountable for Quality Outcome of the Education Programme.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

•   Collaborate with the Ministry of Education (MoE) and Ghana Education Services to enhance effective programme, sectoral or inter-sectoral planning, implementation and monitoring of UNICEFs Education programme with a particular emphasis on the Quality Outcome of the programme.
•   Promote knowledge management through the effective collection of evidence-based data and best practice at school and community level to contribute to key documents and reports for use in policy dialogue with Government authorities. Support the exchange of knowledge, information, experience or lessons learned; provides solid technical recommendations on major programme directions and on introduction of new initiatives in the country.
•   Support the promotion of quality of rights-based Education programming through participation in the formulation of programme goals, and approaches. Bring synergy and added value to sectoral or programme management processes using a results-based management approach to planning and design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
•   Support with the development of the sectoral work plan which reflects UNICEF contribution as part of the coordinated support of external partners to national efforts to achieve the programme goals.
•   Support efforts to ensure programme, sectoral or inter-sect oral efficiency and delivery through a rigorous and transparent approach to evaluation, with an emphasis on gender-disaggregated data. Participation in major evaluation exercises, programme reveviews  and annual sector review meetings with government counterparts with invovement of all stakeholders. Ensure the preparation of annual Education sector status reports with contribution of all major partners.
•   Support in the exchange of information, experience, help identify new strategies and courses of action to accelerate/improve delivery of services and achieve Education programme requirements and objectives.
•   Conduct field visits to monitor programmes and collect information. Conduct periodic programme reviews with Government counterparts and other partners.
•   Liaise with Operations and Supply unit on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and Government and all other implementing partners accountability: and to orientate and train Government and UNICEF implementing partners in UNICEF supply and non-supply policies and procedures.
•   Certifies disbursements of funds, monitors and sub-mits financial status reports to management in compliance with the regulations and guidelines.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced university degree in one or more of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Education; Primary Education, or a Social Sciences fields relevant to international development assistance.
•   Five years of progressively professional work experience at national (required) and international (desired) levels in field programmes relevant to Education programmes.
•   Experience working in the  UN or other international development organisations, managing and reporting on large donor funded education programmes an asset.
•   Experience in working in lower/middle income countries.

Language Proficiency

•   Fluency in English required.
•   Knowledge of local working language of the duty station and another UN working language an asset.

Competency Profile   
Core Values (Required)

•   Commitment
•   Diversity and Inclusion
•   Integrity

Core Competencies (Required)

•   Communication [I]
•   Drive for Result [I]
•   Working With People [I]

Functional Competencies (Required)

•   Formulating Strategies and Concepts [II]
•   Analysing [III]
•   Applying Technical Expertise [III]
•   Leading and Supervising [I]
•   Deciding and Initiating Action  [II]
•   Relating and Networking   [II]

Other Skills and Attributes

•   Knowledge of the theories, principles and methods in one of the following areas: Education; Primary Education, Social Sciences, and/or related fields.
•   Excellent analytical, negotiating, cuinmuniuitioii fboth verbal and written) and advocacy skills.
•   Supervisory, leadership and managerial skills.
•   Initiative and resourcefulness. Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other team members and partners, with sensitivity, in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment.
•   Gender equity and diversity awareness.
•   Knowledge of computer management and applications

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you have experience working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better would for children and match the profile outlines, send a brief application letter supported by detailed curriculum vitae, UN Personal History form (which can be downloaded from: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc) and photocopies of other supporting documents to:

hrghana@unicef.org

or

The Human Resources Officer
UNICEF
P. O. BOX 5051
Accra-North

Closing Date: 07 May, 2015

•   Applicants are requested to indicate the title of the position they are applying for
•   Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test.

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

NOTE: UNICEF IS A SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT!!!

{African University College of Communications (AUCC),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Apr-2015};

The African University College of Communications (AUCC) is currently seeking candidates for full-time faculty positions at the professor, associate professor, senior lecturer and lecturer levels in the following disciplines:

Sam E. Jonah School of Business

•   Accounting
•   Banking and Finance
•   Human Resource Management
•   Marketing

School of Communication Studies:

•   Journalism
•   Visual Communications
•   Strategic Communications Development
•   Communications
•   Africana Studies

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Candidates for the positions must have a minimum of a research-based master’s degree in their respective areas and experience in teaching and research.
•   Those with doctoral degrees will be given preference.
•   Appropriate professional qualifications and practical experience are an added advantage.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

The application file should include a cover letter addressing the qualifications listed above and the specific faculty position announcement, a curriculum vitae,copies of certificates and transcripts, and the names and contact details of three professional references.

Either hard copies of application materials be submitted to:

The Senior Assistant Registrar
Human Resource Department
African University College of Communications
P. O. Box LG 510
Legon-Accra

or soft copies be e-mailed to:

hr@aucc.edu.gh  /  info@aucc.edu.gh

Successful candidates should be able to teach in the evenings and on weekends, and start in September 2015

Closing Date: 17 April, 2015

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Apr-2015};

A reputable school in Accra has vacancy for French Primary Teacher.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Applicants should at least have 2 years working experience in the respective fields.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should be addressed to the director and be hand delivered. For further enquiries contact:-

0243-815484 / 0243-645593 / 0244-313734 / 0202-110734

Closing Date: 17 April, 2015

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Apr-2015};

A reputable school in Accra has vacancy for RME JHS Teacher.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Applicants should at least have 2 years working experience in the respective fields.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should be addressed to the director and be hand delivered. For further enquiries contact:-

0243-815484 / 0243-645593 / 0244-313734 / 0202-110734

Closing Date: 17 April, 2015

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Apr-2015};

A reputable educational institution is urgently seeking for teachers with requisite qualities to teach and mentor children from creche to junior high level.

Qualification Required & Experience

All subject areas  are required including music.

•   The music teacher should be able to play the piano.
•   The preferred candidate must have taught for a minimum of two years and above.
•   Female teachers with Montessori training are preferred but not an advantage.
•   All qualified teachers will be taken through the curriculum on the  job.
•   Only candidates living at East legon, Ashaley Botwe,Madina,Nmai Djorn should apply.

Salary: Very attractive but negotiable and based on satisfactory performance on the job

Location: East legon hills, Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should send their application and CV to:-

samuelbenkye253@gmail.com

OR call:-

0249-856845  /  0261-635685

Closing Date: 17  April, 2015

{University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Apr-2015};

The office of the Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University will become vacant in 2015 and applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position.

Qualification Required & Experience

Candidates for the position must be of a Professorial Status and:

•   Must have extensive working experience in University Governance and Administration;
•   Must be able to write proposals that attract funding to promote development of the University;
•   Must have specialisation in Health and Allied Sciences.
•   Candidates must be able to serve a term of four years before reaching the compulsory retiring age of 60.

Location: Ho, Volta Region

How To Apply For The Job

Suitable Candidates should send ten (10) copies of each of the following documents:

•   A completed Application Form (UAB2): Application form for Administrative and Professional Staff (available at the University website)
•   A detailed and up to date Curriculum Vitae;
•   Names of three referees
•   A vision statement of not more than four pages

The application and supporting documents should be addressed to:

The Registrar
University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho
PMB 31
Ho.

Email: registrar@uhas.edu.gh
Website: www.uhas.edu.gh

Closing Date: 26 April, 2015

{BASICS International,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Apr-2015};

A NGO based in Chorkor is seeking individuals to tutor and mentor children from Class KG- through JHS.

Responsibilities include:

•   Facilitate the activities  ( in school and after school) of young people  under the organization sponsorship program
•   Lead a group/class of students
•   Assist children with their homework (in all subjects)
•   Tutor children particularly in Math and/or English
•   Plan and implement non-academic group activities (instrumental music, dance, art, sewing, braiding, bead making, etc.)
•   Record keeping (attendance, grades, incidents reports, etc.)
•   Social work (carry out home visits, school visits and outreach to recruit new young people)
•   Being a Team Player

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   While not mandatory, preference is shown to those who have recently completed National Service, holding bachelor’s degrees in the arts or social sciences and/or a teaching certificate.
•   Must be available for immediate hire.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested parties should submit application according to the following instructions:

•   Submit a letter of introduction ( should not be more than 1 page) , explaining your qualification for this position. (Also include, Name, Age, Sex, marital status, and current place of residence)  (no longer than 2 pages)
•   Submit a CV  (Should not be more than 2 pages.)
•   Submit a photo.  (only  1 headshot )

How to submit:

•   Copy and past the introduction letter in the body of the email.
•   Forward  the same introduction letter as an attachment
•   Forward CV and Photo as an attachment.

All files- should be named as your own name.  (example:  Kofi Annan/CV, Kofi Annan/introduction, Kofi Annan/Photo

Please mark SUBJECT of email and FILE NAME:   Your name/ Teacher Example :   Subject:   Kofi Annan/ Teacher

All application should me mailed Email to:- HR@basicsinternational.org

Closing Date: 25 April, 2015

{University of Education,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Apr-2015};

The Council of the University of Education, Winneba, announces for the information of the Academic Community and the General Public vacancy for VICE-CHANCELLOR.

Functions

•   The Vice-Chancellor is, under the direction of the University Council, the Academic and Administrative Head as well as the Chief Disciplinary Officer of the University.
•   He/She is also responsible to the University Council for maintaining and promoting good order and efficiency of the University. His/Her other functions are prescribed by the Statutes of the University.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Very attractive terms and conditions of office will be specified in the instrument of appointment.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Candidates must be of Full Professorial status with outstanding academic record.
•   However, Associate Professors with extensive and exceptional administrative and research experience may apply,
•   They must be individuals of stature and integrity with exemplary leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, zeal energy and the capacity for marshalling resources needed to carry out the University’s vision.

Candidates must also show evidence of the following qualities:

•   demonstrated ability or potential to manage a University;
•   ability to foster and promote good internal and external relations of University;
•   ability to project effectively the image of the University;
•   proven ability to provide strong visionary leadership and innovation

Tenure of Office
Candidates must be eligible to hold office for a minimum of 4 years from the date of appointment before attaining the retirement age of 60 years.

Location: Winneba

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should send eight (8) copies of their curriculum vitae, with qualifications, working experience, list of publications with dates, etc,

Candidates should send in a minimum of two (2) pages and maximum of eight (8) pages of A4 paper in 1.5 line spacing a succinct statement of their vision for the University of Education, Winneba and the strategies for achieving this.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Chairman
Search Committee (Post of Vice-Chancellor)
Council Secretariat
University of Education, Winneba
P.O. Box 25
Winneba

OR

The Chairman
Search Committee (Post of Vice-Chancellor)
University of Education, Winneba
C/O Universities of Ghana
Overseas Office
321 City Road
London EC1V
United Kingdom

Candidates should request three (3) referees to submit reports on them directly to the above address

Closing Date: 31 March, 2015

{Ave Maria School,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Apr-2015};

Ave Maria School Day and Boarding (Dansoman, Near SSNIT Flat) requires Class / Subject Teachers for immediate employment

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Diploma in Basic Education with good written and spoken English and at least 2 years experience in the field of teaching

Location: Dansoman, Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Send application with CV to:-

The Headmistress
Ave Maria School Ltd.
Box Ds 936
Dansoman-Accra

or email to:-

info@avemariaschoo.edu.gh

Closing Date: 15 April, 2015

{Ave Maria School,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Apr-2015};

Ave Maria School Day and Boarding (Dansoman, Near SSNIT Flat) requires Resident Housemaster and Housemistress for immediate employment

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must have at least 2 years experience, must be God-fearing, have good human relations, a good knowledge of First Aid, food hygiene, healthcare and ability to communicate / associate with children/parents.

Location: Dansoman, Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Send application with CV to:-

The Headmistress
Ave Maria School Ltd.
Box Ds 936
Dansoman-Accra

or email to:-

info@avemariaschoo.edu.gh

Closing Date: 22 April, 2015