Administrative Officer II

About the role

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is recruiting an Administrative Officer II for its headquarters office in Accra, Ghana. The successful candidate will carry out professional-level administrative work covering budgets, policies, procedures, organisation, planning, contracts, facilities, equipment, supplies, personnel and special projects.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day running of the department
• Ensure the safety and security of office property and documents
• Handle insurance, legal, safety and other compliance requirements
• Prepare reports on key activities and events in the department
• Supervise the functions of some categories of staff
• Prepare meeting minutes and deal with correspondence and documentation as needed
• Consult, research, negotiate and monitor contracts and agreements with suppliers, service providers, leasing agents and others
• Represent the department on committees and task forces for programme and project development, scheduling, implementation and monitoring
• Implement and monitor support services to other departments
• Perform any other duty assigned by the Director of Administration

Required profile

• Five (5) WASSCE/GCE O-Level credits including English and Mathematics at one sitting, or six (6) credits at no more than two sittings
• Bachelor's degree in Arts or Science (minimum, Second Class Lower)
• At least three years of post-qualification experience in a reputable organisation
• Not older than 40 years

To apply, candidates obtain the application form at the WAEC headquarters office complex in Accra or download it, complete it and submit it by 30 April 2022 to the Registrar, addressed to the Director, HRM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.