The Presbyterian Centre for Vocational Instructors' Development (PRECEVID) is a centre of Excellence to train Professionals for the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector in Ghana.

Job Summary

PRECEVID, a unique Centre for Instructors' formation in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) seeks the services of an experienced, dynamic, results-oriented person with proven track record of championing successful, self-sustaining start-up development projects for appointment as Deputy Centre Director. The undertaking, which is new and still evolving, is located in Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.

JOB PURPOSE
As the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Centre to assist in providing overall direction for the running of the Centre to meet the organisations target goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Assist in planning, co-coordinating and directing the general functioning of the Centre
•   Analyses operations to evaluate performance of PRECEVID and its staff in meeting the Centre's objectives and recommends areas for improvement and /or Policy change
•   Advises on all recruitment and appointments to academic, vocational and administrative staff levels.
•   Assists in the preparation and presentation to the Board and approved frequencies, reports on operations, budgets, and financial performance of the Centre
•   Assists in overseeing the optimum/ productive use of the Centre's financial and other resources.  Has direct accountability for this key responsibility in relation to areas directly under his/her care
•   Meets regularly with Department Heads to discuss human resource development issues, major budgetary considerations and the Centre's Strategic and continuous improvements plans
•   Coordinates the execution of new Projects/ Programmes, Policies, Board Decisions, Contracts and Agreements of the Centre in order to ensure continuing successful operations, to returns on investments, and to continuously improve productivity of the Centre.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Attractive and negotiable

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Bachelors Degree or a Masters Degree in Business Administration or other relevant discipline(s).
•   Minimum of five (5) years' experience (if Master's Degree) or eight (8) years (if Bachelor's Degree) in similar role.

KEY COMPETENCES

•   Proven Skills in leadership, management, team building, interpersonal relations
•   Strong understanding of, and hands-on experience in TVET Sector.
•   Experience in successfully leading, developing and working with high-performing teams to deliver clear targets
•   Demonstrated business acumen/proven Entrepreneurial skills
•   Demonstrated skills in development and Financial Management
•   Excellent verbal and electronic
•   presentation, as well as written communication skills
•   Demonstrates good marketing and persuasive skills

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons may apply together with

•   Detailed Curriculum Vitae
•   Photocopies of relevant certificates
•   E-mail addresses and cell phone number

to:

The Human Resource Unit
PRECEVID
P. O. Box ST 74
Stadium, Kumasi

All enquiries should be made to 0289 552 251 / 0244 83 14 63

E-mail: info@precevid.org

Closing Date: 30 December, 2013