Admissions officer to the Council at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) in Accra, Ghana

Obligations

• Thorough comprehension of the Council's processes and management.
• Deep understanding of the education sector in participating nations, which includes examination operational structures and evaluation structured approaches.
• Capability to formulate and execute long-term strategic strategies in sync with the Council's purpose and direction.
• Innovative, with a readiness to adopt creative technical solutions and approaches in examinations and evaluations.
• The Admissions officer serves as the Head Executive Officer of the Council, offering managerial executive guidance, monitoring regulatory framework execution, and making sure the efficient implementation of WAEC's mandate across the participating nations.

Academic Credentials

A First Academic qualification from a identified tertiary institution (no less than Second-Class Lower Division or its equivalent). A MSC in Teaching Measurement and Assessment or Teaching Management is a plus.

Expertise:

Significant development and work expertise in management, ideally inside an teaching setting. At least fifteen (15) years applicable post-certification expertise, which includes a minimum of six (6) years in a executive or executive guidance role in a similar running test or evaluation company. Must at present hold a role no less than the rank of Director or its equivalent.

Additional Information:

• The role will become vacant with impact from October 1, 2026.
• Tenure: The Admissions officer is assigned on a agreement for a term of five (5) years, sustainable for a maximum of two (2) additional years.
• Responsibility Station: The successful applicant will be based at the WAEC Headquarters, Accra, Ghana.
• Age Limit: Candidates must not be more than fifty-eight (58) years old at the time of assuming responsibility.
• Necessary Competencies & Skills: Outstanding executive and people skills, with the capacity to head any evaluation processes zone.

Fringe perks comprise of:

• Free accommodation
• Formal chauffeur-driven vehicle
• Expatriate stipend
• Education stipend (for up to four children who are in teaching institutions)
• Offering of domestic employees
• Paid paid vacation.