General Secretary at Ghana National Association of Teachers

Job Description

• Initiates and advises the Council on the formulation of policies on matters pertaining to the Association.
• Day-to -day of the Association.
• Provides technical and managerial leadership for the programmes and activities of the Association.
• Co-ordinates the activities of sub-committees of the Council,
• Represents the Assoc.ation on national/international bodies/agencies connected with organised labour matters.
• Exercises oversight responsibility for the efficient and effective management of resources (human, material and finance) Of the Association.
• Leads the development, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of Association’s policies, strategic plans and programmes.
• Ensures the availability of appropriate internal structures, controls, management and decision-making systems and processes Of the Association.
• Mobilises funding from development partners and other stakeholders for the Association.
• Prepares and submits quarterly, annual and other periodic reports on the Association’s activities to the Council.
• Builds and manages an effective and dedicated cross- cultural work team.
• Collaborates and builds relationships with Government, Public and
• Private sector partners and other stakeholders in carrying out the Associations’ mandate.
• Serves as Chief Negotiator with the Government, the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service.

Requirment/Skills

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field from an accredited tertiary institution.
• Must be a professional teacher and a member of the Ghana
• National Association of Teachers in good standing.
• A Master’s Degree in relevant field will be an added advantage
• Must be at least a Deputy Director in GES OR at least a Senior
• Assistant Secretary (Regional Secretary) in GNAT
• Must not be below 50 years of age.
• Must be able to occupy the position for four (4) complete years before compulsory retirement.
• Extensive leadership, networking, monitoring and management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Negotiation, lobbying and conflict resolution skills
• Contract, change and project management skills.
• Policy analysis, formulation and review skills.
• Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
• Capacity to inspire and motivate people around him/her
• Good knowledge of financial, procurement, budgeting, labour and auditing regulations.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant computer applications.