黑料社

JOB VACANCY

The Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (IEPA) is a UNESCO Category II Centre established at the 黑料社 to advance and promote educational planning, administration, and leadership in the West African Sub-region. Applications are invited from suitably qualified people for appointment to the position below:

v听 Position Description:

1.听听听 Position Title: Deputy Director-General (DDG) (Administration and General Services) (Adm. &GS)

2.听听听 Job Level: Managerial/Executive

3. Location: 黑料社, Cape Coast, Ghana

4. Reports to: Director-General (D-G)

v听 Job Responsibilities

The Deputy Director-General (Adm.& GS) shall be responsible for the administration and general services of the IEPA UNESCO Category II Centre and the achievements of the Institute鈥檚 growth and success agenda. The DDG (Adm.& GS)鈥檚 responsibility also extends to supporting the Director-General鈥檚 effective management of the Institute in fulfilment of the declared vision, mission and strategic thrusts within the statutory framework laid down by the IEPA Governing Board. The DDG (Adm. & GS) shall coordinate the activities of the Institute鈥檚 directorates and perform any other duties prescribed by the D-G. The DDG (Adm. &GS) shall assist the DG in the following:

1. Ensure the implementation and achievement of IEPA鈥檚 current and future strategic directions as set by the Board;
2. Ensure delivery of strategic and operational key performance results and outcomes;
3. Provide the mandate and leadership for the management team to work in partnership across their operational groups, to lead and implement continuous improvements in educational processes, leveraging digital transformation and ensuring delivery of client-centric services;
4. Account for creating new sub-regional opportunities and keeping good relationships with private and public sector stakeholders to make sure the Institute keeps growing,
5. Assess and mitigate principal risks and compliance of the Institute鈥檚 core mandate, together with its growth and success, and ensure that appropriate management and technological systems are in place for delivering the expected services and performance standards;
6. Provide strong visionary leadership and build strong relationships with decision-making powers.

v听 Key Responsibilities:

The DDG (Adm. & GS) is vested with broad responsibilities and authority as per the IEPA鈥檚 governance policy and operational guidelines. Major responsibilities include:

1. Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Institute;
2. Developing organizational policies to guide operations;

3.听听听 Managing administrative budgets;

4. Hiring and training administrative staff;
5. Negotiating contracts and agreements with partners and vendors;
6. Maintaining corporate relationships;
7. Monitoring operating expenses;
8. Liaising with other departments for efficiency;
9. Updating executives on performance;
10. Being a custodian of the IEPA Seal;
11. Overseeing the offices of:

o听听听 Communication and Public Relations

o听听听 Administration

o听听听 Finance

o听听听 Audit

o听听听 Procurement

v听 Key Competencies

The person should have the following key competencies:

脴听 Leadership

a.听听听 Demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for IEPA鈥檚 vision, and motivates, leads, and empowers others to achieve stated institutional goals;

b.听听听 Have visionary and innovative leadership qualities;

c.听听听 Ability to formulate strategies and policies, and create new approaches in adverse situations;

d.听听听 Ability to promote the image of the Institute through Research, Outreach and Consultancy.

脴听 Relationship Management

a.听听听 Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders and commercial enterprises to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals;

b.听听听 Problem Solving and Analysis Skills;

c.听听听 Communication Skills;

d.听听听 In-depth understanding of Education, Government, and Industry Processes.

脴听 Governance/Management

a.听听听 Experience in working with Governing Boards providing professional, accurate, and strategic advice;

b.听听听 Ability to implement and deliver on Governing Board鈥檚 decisions and policies;

c.听听听 Understands the interface between the role of directors and management;

d.听听听 Has an understanding of and commitment to being an equal opportunities Institute.

脴听 Personal Organization

a.听听听 Commitment to personal excellence and Governing Board decisions and policies;

b.听听听 Displays honesty, integrity and a strong sense of fairness.

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v听 Qualification and Experience

a.听听听 A Master鈥檚 degree in a relevant field; a PhD would be an added advantage; a significant amount of work experience in a comparable position;

b.听听听 A Strong communication and people management, interpersonal and influencing skills to build strong professional relationships, foster stakeholder engagement, create new partnerships and drive a culture of collaboration and innovation;

c.听听听 Membership of a relevant professional body;

d.听听听 Must be able to serve at least one term in office.

v听 Term of Office

The appointment shall be for four (4) years, renewable up to a maximum of four (4) years, subject to satisfactory performance as determined by the Governing Board, provided that the appointment does not exceed the statutory retiring age of sixty (60).

v听 Conditions of Service

Salary and fringe benefits attached to the positions are attractive and will be specified in the letter of appointment.

v听 Mode of Application & Closing Date

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should please submit the following listed documents:

1. Formal application letter;
2. Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae

c.听听听 A 3-page vision statement;

4. Relevant supporting documents;

to:

The Registrar

黑料社

Cape Coast

Email: registrar@ucc.edu.gh

e.听听听 Applicants should request three (3) referees to submit report on them directly to the听above address and a copy send by email;

f.听听听听 The closing date for the receipt of applications is 12th September, 2023.

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REGISTRAR