Administrative Officer At West Africa Examinations Council

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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 an Administrative Officer, the successful applicant must possess skills in planning and monitoring and be able to apply them to meet the strategic goals of the organisation.
Duties And Responsibilities
The successful candidate will perform the following duties among others:

• Assisting in the implementation of the Council's plans and programmes to achieve its objectives;
• Assisting in controlling and managing the activities of staff to ensure efficiency;
• Assisting in writing reports and taking minutes at various committee meetings;
• Assisting in arrangements for the administration of examinations
  

Eligibility Criteria
Qualification Required & Experience

• A good University degree (at least second class Honours) in Administration or Social Sciences
• Post-graduate qualification in Public/Business Administration would be an added advantage
• The applicant must be computer literate and should not be more than thirty-five (35) years at the time of applying
• The applicant must have at least three (3) years post-graduation experience
  

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
  

How To Apply For The Job
Applicants may download Application Forms from the Council's website at the following address:
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
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