Senior Assistant Secretary (Regional Secretary) - GNAT

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for a position in the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) as a Senior Assistant Secretary (Regional Secretary)

Job Description

• Ensures implementation of decisions, policies and programmes of GNAT
• Directs activities within the Region, relating to coordinating of, and participating in recruitment and retention of members
• Liaises with Executive Members, District and Local Association Officers
• Assists in the Co-ordination and Execution of Training Programmes in the region consistent with the Unions National Training Programmes
• Assists in supporting, as appropriate, the National Training Programmes, having regard to the needs of the region
• Assists in dealing with personal cases
• Attends District and local association meetings within the region

• Liaises with government and non-governmental organisations, in matters related to education and welfare of teachers
• Monitors District and local branches of the association
• Appraises performance of District Secretaries
• Ensures financial discipline in the GNAT secretaries in the region
• Writes terminal and annual reports on activities including financial reports
• Projects and promotes the Union through the media in conjunction with the Regional Executives
• Performs any other duty assigned by the General Secretary or his/her representative

Qualification Required & Experience

• Must be a professional teacher not below the Rank Assistant Director I with not less than 4 years experience on the Rank or Assistant Secretary I with not less than 4 years on the Rank or Assistant Secretary II with not less than 5 years on the Rank or Assistant Secretary II (District Secretary) with not less than 7 years on the Rank
• Must possess a first degree from a recognised university
• Should not be below 40 years or above 50 years of age at the time of appointment
• Must possess a working knowledge in basic computer applications in Word, Excel and Power Point will be an advantage

Person Specification

• A highly motivated individual with a high sense of responsibility, integrity, dependability, initiative and excellent interpersonal, managerial and leadership skills

Level of Responsibility

• Responsible to the General Secretary through the Deputy General Secretary, Administration and Labour Relations

Remuneration

As determined by the National Executive

Location: Accra