Deputy General Secretary - GNAT

The Ghana National Association of Teachers invites applications from suitably qualified Ghanaians who are goal-oriented, results-driven with good leadership qualities anci enthusiasm for appointments to the positions of:

DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY - ADMINISTRATION AND LABOUR RELATIONS

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Recruits and orientates new members into the Association
• Supervies Heads of Membership Education, Salaries, Terms and Conditions of Serace and Administration Departments
• Develop solutions, handles grievances and mediates workplace disputes affecting the membership

• Coordinates the administration and negotiation of union agreements
• Oversees the design and development of compensation strategy for members and staff
• Evaluates procedures and technology solutions, to improve human resource data management
• Recommends and maintains an organisationa' structure and staffing levels, to accomp'ish organisational goals and Objectives
• Develops and manages annual budgets for the Division and performs periodic cost and productivity analysis

• Recommends and establishes the Association's Human Resource and membership education policies
• Creates the Association's strategic training and organisational development plans to meet personal, professional and organisational needs
• Oversees compensation programmes to ensure regulatory compliance and competitive salary levels
• Creates organisational strategic recruitment and selection plans
• Serves on planning and policy-making committees of the Association
• Collaborates with the Labour Department and all agencies of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance.

JOB SPECIFICATION

• Age should not be below 45 and not above 55 years at the time of
• A good University first degree from a recognised University but a Higher Qualification would be an advantage. 

• Candidate should be conversant with labour-related issues in public sector education in Ghana
• A working knowledge in basic Computer applications in Word and
• A background in Labour-management Relations, Human Resource Management or Legal work is preferred

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• A highly motivated individual capable of initiating relevant policies and programmes is the ideal candidate
  
• Candidate should be an effective team-builder and player
• The candidate should be strong in communication and negotiation skills.
  
• Candidate should also have strong interpersonal skills capable of managing a large of diverse membership and other publics.
  

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reports to the General Secretary

REMUNERATION

Compensation is negotiable within the Single Spine Salary Structure framework.