The West Africa Examinations Council, a sub-regional organization responsible for the conduct of various examinations in the English-speaking West Africa countries, invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the under-mentioned vacant positions in its Ghana National Office.

Job Title: Public Affairs Officer (Assistant Registrar II)

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be required to perform the following duties among others

• Develop public relations strategies and campaigns to ensure effective communication betweeen the organisation and its publics
• Analyse media content and respond accordingly
• Liaise with the media and address all media enquires
• Arrange for publication/advertisements in the media
• Produce the office newsletter and other publications
• Organise functions and other activities
• Write speeches for various functionaries
• Manage the council's social media platform

Qualification Required & Experience

• Applicants must hold a good first Degree (Minimum, Second Class Lower) in Public Relations, Mass Communications or a related field of study from a recognised University. Any additional certification in a relevant area will be an added advantage

Experience

• Applicants must have at least 3 years relevant post qualification work experience in a reputable institution

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication skills (Oral and written)
• Proficient in MS Office suite and high capability in handling social media content
• Excellent organisational skills
• Must be creative and have good presentation skills
• Good interpersonal skills

Age: Applicants must not be more than forty (40)

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants are requested to pick application forms from the council's headquarters at Okponglo, adjacent to National Identification Authority, around Tetteh Quarshie Interchange, Accra OR the Ghana National Office, near the Ridge Hospital.

Candidates may also download Applications Forms from the Council's website at the following address:

Completed application forms should be submitted to the following address: https://www.waecheadquartersgh.org

The Registrar
Thru' Head of National Office, WAEC, Ridge
The West African Examinations Council,
Headquarters
P.O.Box 125
Accra

Attention: Deputy Director, HRM, Headquarters, Accra

Closing Date: 14 March, 2019