Executive Secretary - Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences



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Position: Executive Secretary

Scope of Work

  • Under the general guidance of the Council and the direct supervision of the Honorary Secretary, the Executive Secretary is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Academy, and drives the implementation of the Academy’s Strategic Plan and other policy directives;
  • S/He manages the staff of the Secretariat of the Academy;
  • S/He keeps records, archives and library of the Academy;
  • S/He is responsible for the safe custody of the common seal of the Academy;
  • S/He serves as secretary to the Council and the General Meeting of Fellows of the Academy and conducts correspondence on their behalf;
  • S/He coordinates the activities of the Academy and arranges its public events;
  • S/He serves as a member of the Entity Tender Committee and is a co-opted member of the Audit Committee; and
  • S/He performs any other duties that may be assigned by the Honorary Secretary and Council.


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Qualification Required & Experience

  • The position of Executive Secretary is equivalent to that of a Deputy Registrar in a public university in Ghana;
  • Candidates must have a good first degree and a Master’s degree in either the Arts or Sciences;
    and
  • Candidates must have not less than 15 years post qualification experience, at least eight (8) of which shall have been in a senior management position.

Qualities

  • Proven competent leadership capabilities and managerial skills;
  • A team player with excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Capacity to exercise sound judgment and exhibit a high sense of initiative;
  • Effective communicator with excellent report writing skills;
  • Computer literate; and
  • Applicant should be able to serve at least one five-year term of office before attaining the compulsory retirement age of 60 years.

Tenure

The Executive Secretary shall hold office for a period of five (5) years and is eligible for reappointment for a further term of up to five (5) years, subject to a satisfactory review of performance.

Remuneration: The salary attached to the position is equivalent to that of a Deputy Registrar in a public university in Ghana.

Location: Accra


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