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June 6th, 2023 at 08:30 pm
Principal Administrative Assistant (Procurement) at GAAS
Objectives of the Ghana Academy
In 1959, an Act of Parliament set up the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) to support the creation, acquisition, sharing, and use of knowledge for the growth of the country. It is made up of Fellows who have done great things in the Arts and Sciences. It is led by a Council with a President, Vice-Presidents, an Honorary Secretary, and other chosen members.
The Academy’s work is run by the Executive Secretary and other managerial, secretarial, and clerical staff who make up the Secretariat. Under the direction of the Honorary Secretary, the Executive Secretary is in charge of running the Academy on a day-to-day basis. They are also in charge of the strategic plan and other policy guidelines.
Duty Description:
The Principal Administrative Assistant – Procurement works with the Senior Assistant Registrar – Procurement and Executive Secretary to make the yearly procurement plan and make changes to it.
Scope of Work
- Help prepare tender documents for goods, works, and services up to the approved threshold;
- Keep a list of suppliers;
- Help keep the Auditorium Headquarters building in good shape;
- Help prepare bidding documents for goods, works, and services up to the approved threshold for bidding;
- Help prepare a quarterly procurement status report; and
- Do any other tasks that the Senior Assistant Registrar – Procurement may give you.
Needed Qualifications and Experience
- Preferably a college degree or high school diploma in accounting, business management, or a similar field.
- Two years of experience as a buying officer or in a similar job.
Qualities
- Expertise with Microsoft Office and tools for buying;
- Good analytical and strategic thinking skills; and
- Experience with supervising and managing people.
Tenure
- Promotion based on performance or until the person in the job hits the age of 60 when they have to retire.
Pay: The pay is the same as that of a Principal Administrative Assistant in a Ghanaian state university.
Location: Accra.
How to Apply for Principal Administrative Assistant (Procurement) at GAAS
Those who want to apply must send the full application package to the Search Committee, Ghana Academy, at the following email address: vacancies@gaas-gh.org
You should also send a hard copy of your entry to the Search Committee at the address already given.
The following items should be included in the application packet, whether it is submitted electronically or in paper copy:
- A cover letter;
- A curriculum vitae that has been brought up to date;
- Copies of any relevant academic or professional credentials; and
- A statement of approximately 2,500 words stating how the applicants propose to support the strategic plan of the Academy, which must be submitted for consideration for the positions of Executive Secretary and Procurement Officer.
Closing Date: 30 June, 2023
PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY CANDIDATES WHO HAVE BEEN SHORTLISTED WILL BE CONTACTED AT THIS TIME.
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