General Secretary for Ghana National Association of Teachers

About the role

The Ghana National Association of Teachers seeks a goal‑oriented, results‑driven General Secretary to provide overall professional and strategic leadership, policy direction and administrative guidance for the Association.

Key responsibilities

• Initiate and advise the Council on policy formulation for the Association.
• Oversee day‑to‑day administration and manage human, material and financial resources.
• Provide technical and managerial leadership for programmes and activities.
• Coordinate sub‑committee activities and represent the Association on national and international labour bodies.
• Lead development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies, strategic plans and programmes.
• Ensure robust internal structures, controls and decision‑making processes.
• Mobilise funding from development partners and stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit quarterly, annual and periodic reports to the Council.
• Build and manage an effective cross‑cultural work team.
• Collaborate with government, public and private sector partners.
• Serve as chief negotiator with the Government, Ministry of Education and Ghana Education Service.

Required profile

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; professional teacher and member of GNAT in good standing.
• At least 15 years relevant experience, including 5 years in senior management within the Ghana Education Service.
• Ability to serve in the position for a minimum of five years.
• Extensive leadership, networking, monitoring and management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation abilities.
• Negotiation, lobbying and conflict‑resolution expertise.
• Experience in contract, change and project management.
• Strong policy analysis, formulation and review capabilities.
• Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
• Good knowledge of financial, procurement, budgeting, labour and auditing regulations.
• Proficiency with relevant computer applications.