Job Opening at Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences
POSITION: Executive Secretary
The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences welcomes applications from adequately qualified individuals for the position of Executive Secretary, effective December 1, 2024.
The Academy
Ghana’s primary learned society, the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, is dedicated to encouraging the study, expansion, and dissemination of knowledge in the Arts and Sciences.
Duties of the Executive Secretary:
- As the Academy’s full-time manager, you will be responsible for the general administration of the secretariat, including records, publications, the library, fellows data, and archives.
- Serve on the council, the General Meeting of Fellows, and the committees of the Academy’s public activities.
- Implement the academy’s strategic plan under the assistance of the honorary secretary and council.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as a Senior Assistant Registrar at a public university or 8 years of senior management experience in the public, private, or non-profit sectors.
- A second degree in social sciences, sciences, arts, or any relevant discipline.
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and electronic communication
- Effective communication and report-writing skills
- Strong command of English (oral and written)
- Demonstrated managerial and administrative leadership and ability to foster a collegial work environment in the academy.
Tenure: The Executive Secretary shall hold office for a period of 5 years and is eligible for reappointment for an additional term of up to 5 years, subject to satisfactory performance evaluation.
The remuneration for this position is comparable to that of a Deputy Registrar in a public university in Ghana.
Location: Accra.
How to Apply for this Job at Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences
Applications should be directed to the Honorary Secretary, Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, via: vacancies@gaas-gh.org
Only electronic documents are accepted.
A full application must consist of a single PDF file that includes:
- A cover letter that addresses the qualifications, skills, and experience mentioned above.
- An updated curriculum vitae.
- Provide copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
- Submit a 2,500-word statement (no more than 5 double-spaced pages) outlining how the applicant will support the academy’s mission and vision as outlined in the strategic plan (available at: https://gaas-gh.org/?r3d=4942). Additional information on the academy can be found at https://gaas-gh.org.
- Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three people who are familiar with the applicant’s professional qualifications and prepared to provide references.
Closing Date: August 30, 2024
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