RE-ADVERTISEMENT
The Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (IEPA) has been upgraded to a UNESCO Category II Institute to advance and promote Educational Planning, Administration and Leadership for the West Africa Sub-region.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the under-listed positions in the Institute as follows:
1. Deputy Director-General
2. Director of Research, Innovation & Outreach
1. DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL (DDG)
A. Position Description:
i. Position Title: Deputy Director-General
ii. Job Level: Managerial/Executive
iii. Location: University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
iv. Reports to: Director-General
The Deputy Director-General (DDG) shall assist the DG for the overall operational performance of IEPA UNESCO Category II Institute and the achievements of the Institute’s growth and success agenda. The DDG’s responsibility also extends to supporting the DG’s effective management of the Institute in fulfilment of the declared vision and mission and within the statutory framework laid down by the IEPA Governing Board. The DDG shall be responsible for the Academic and Professional Development programmes of the Institute as well as coordinate the activities of the Institute’s directorates, chair the Institute’s meetings in the absence of the DG, and perform any other duties prescribed by the DG. The DDG shall assist the DG in the following:
a. Account for promoting and developing new Academic & Professional Development programmes for the sub-region with private and public sector stakeholders to ensure the Institute’s continuous growth.
b. Coordinate academic planning, curriculum development, accreditation and professional development programmes in the Institute.
c. Ensure the implementation and achievement of IEPA’s current and future strategic direction set by the Board.
d. Ensure the delivery of strategic and operational key performance results and outcomes.
e. Provide the mandate and leadership for the Management Team to work in partnership across their operational groups, to lead and implement continuous improvements in educational processes, leveraging digital transformation, and ensuring delivery of client-centric services.
f. Account for developing new sub-regional opportunities and sustaining valuable relationships with private and public sector stakeholders to ensure the Institute’s continuous growth.
g. Assess and mitigate principal risks and compliance of the Institute’s core mandate, together with its growth and success and ensures that appropriate management and technological systems are in place for delivering the expected services and performance standards.
h. Provide strong visionary leadership and innovation.
B. Qualification and Experience
i. A citizen of a member state of ECOWAS.
ii. PhD and proven professional experience in one of the areas of competence of UNESCO particularly in Education.
iii. Not older than 55 years by the date of appointment.
iv. Over 15 years of work experience in the educational industry inclusive of 7 years in a senior management position in an educational institution.
v. A proven track record and international exposure in his or her areas of expertise and practice.
vi. Have experience in academic planning, curriculum design, accreditation processes and professional development programmes.
vii. Strong communication and people management, fundraising background and experience skills to build strong professional relationships, foster stakeholder engagement, create new partnerships and drive a culture of collaboration and innovation.
viii. Exceptional leadership, management, interpersonal and team-building skills with a focus on securing strategic partnerships, educational planning, Human Resource, and educational management.
ix. Excellent knowledge of English or French and fair knowledge in the other.
x. Membership of a relevant professional body.
C. Term of Office
The appointment shall be for three (3) years renewable up to 3 years subject to satisfactory performance to be assessed by the Governing Board if that is not beyond the Statutory retiring age of Sixty (60).
2. DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH, INNOVATION & OUTREACH (DRIO)
A. Position Description:
i. Position Title: Director of Research, Innovation & Outreach
ii. Job Level: Managerial/Executive
iii. Location: University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
iv. Reports to: Director-General
The Director of Research, Innovation & Outreach (DRIO), reports to the Director-General (DG) and will be responsible for the Research, Innovation & Outreach Directorate of IEPA UNESCO Category II Institute. The Director of Research, Innovation & Outreach shall be responsible for the following:
a) Coordinate the Institute’s research agenda
b) Source and manage funding for research
c) Ensure quality research by writing research proposals that can sell and be executed to register the Institutes’ presence in the Ghanaian economy and the international domain
d) Coordinate and support publication of journals and books in the Institute
e) Advice management on procedures that promote research-based teaching
f) Coordinate outreach activities
g) Find innovative ways of doing things
B. Qualification and Experience
i. A citizen of a member state of ECOWAS.
ii. PhD and proven professional experience in one of the areas of competence of UNESCO especially education. Professorial status would be an added advantage.
iii. Ten (10) years of working experience in a reputable University or related academic institution.
iv. A proven track record and international exposure in his or her areas of expertise and practice.
v. Individual of stature and integrity with strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
vi. Excellent knowledge of English or French and fair knowledge in the other.
vii. Membership of a relevant professional body.
viii. The applicant should be able to serve the required number of years before the statutory retirement age of 60years.
C. Term of Office
The appointment shall be for three (3) years renewable up to 3 years subject to satisfactory performance to be assessed by the Governing Board if that is not beyond the Statutory retiring age of Sixty (60).
3. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Salary and fringe benefits attached to the positions are attractive and will be specified in the letter of appointment
4. MODE OF APPLICATION & CLOSING DATE
a. Interested applicants who meet the above criteria for any of the positions should please submit the following listed documents:
i. Formal application letter
ii. Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
iii. 3-page vision statement
iv. Relevant supporting documents
to:
The Registrar
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast
Email: registrar@ucc.edu.gh
b. Applicants should request three (3) referees to submit a report on them directly to
the above address.
c. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 14th August 2020.
REGISTRAR