COTVET was set up by an Act of Parliament to formulate national policies on skills development across pre-tertiary and tertiary education, in both the formal and non formal sectors of the economy. COTVET is also to co-ordinate, harmonize and supervise the activities of private and public providers of technical and vocational education and training (TVET), including apprenticeship

Job Purpose:

Assists in the registration and accreditation of institutions, trainers and assessors and makes recommendations for the registration and accreditation of institutions and programmes in accordance with established criteria.

Responsibilities

•   Check applications for registration and accreditation using appropriate check list and makes recommendations for consideration.
•   Recommend de-registration or withdrawal of accreditation in the event of non-compliance.
•   Assist in maintaining and updating an accurate database of registered and accredited institutions, trainers and programmes.
•   Work closely with TVET providers and interpret criteria for registration and accreditation
•   Assist in performing due diligence in TVET institutions and providers prior to, and following registration and accreditation.
•   Initiate, organises and coordinates workshops, seminars, etc. for TVET providers and other interested stake-holders on registration and accreditation issues
•   Liaise closely with the Quality Assurance Department to ensure that quality assurance policies, processes and procedures are fully integrated into the registration and accreditation process.
•   Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A First Degree in Education – preferably in TVET
•   At least five years’ experience in the inspection, registration and accreditation of educational institutions and service providers in the TVET sector.

Competencies:

•   Demonstrate technical expertise
•   Innovation and initiative
•   Assertive and decisive
•   Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
•   High level computer proficiency

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit their application letters including their contact details, CV names and addresses of three references, copies of their certificates and statement of a maximum of 1,000 words on the vision for COTVET to the address below:

The Executive Director
Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training
(COTVET)
P. O, BOX M651,
Ministries Post Office,
Accra

Or deliver directly to:

COTVET Office, Education Complex,
Trinity Theological Seminary Road, East Legon, Accra

Or send by email:

admin@cotvet.org

Closing Date: 29 November, 2013