H.E. Rebecca Akufo-Addo launches first-ever TVET Expo

The First Lady, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, says Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is the surest path to equipping the Ghanaian youth with employable skills for the world of work.

Launching the first-ever TVET Expo in Accra, Mrs Akufo-Addo said having worked with young women as the Executive Director of the Rebecca Foundation, she recognised the role of TVET in improving individual livelihoods and propelling national development.

“That is why when the Ministry of Education and COTVET approached me to be the Principal TVET Ambassador, I didn’t hesitate at all. So I am indeed honoured to be the Principal TVET Ambassador.”

The TVET EXPO aimed to throw more light on the reforms and achievements in technical education and to help change the negative perceptions on the sector.

It was on the theme: “Building a Robust TVET System to Transform Ghana”.

Mrs Akufo-Addo said for government to reduce unemployment it must strengthen the TVET arm of the educational system and encourage the youth to choose it to equip them with employable skills.

She also identified the need to work closely with stakeholders like teachers, community leaders and the public and private sectors who shape the decisions of the youth in choosing their career paths.

She said when well implemented, TVET would enable the country to create more professionals and increase participation in the world of work, thereby building the human capital and ensuring financial independence and psychological wellbeing of individuals.

It would also contribute positively to national revenue mobilisation through expansion of the tax net.

The First Lady said as the Government had so far spent 600 million dollars as part of efforts to strengthen TVET in the country, it was imperative that civil society and opinion leaders joined efforts in its promotion as the best means of skills acquisition and employment creation for the youth.

She said she had been working under her “Terema” initiative, a programme to equip out-of-school girls with skills, to set them up for life.

Mrs Akufo-Addo commended the Ministry of Education for appointing her as Principal TVET Ambassador and promised that together with her colleague ambassadors, they would do their best to support the Ministry and the COTVET to ensure technical and vocational education became the preferred choice.

The Expo was organised by the Education Ministry in partnership with COTVET and the GIZ.

It was addressed by the Minister, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, who outlined the key reforms in the sector and called on the citizens to support the government in ensuring that the youth were well equipped with skills for the job market.

 

Source: GhanaWeb

COTVET TO DIGITIZE TVET INSTITUTIONS OPERATIONS

The country is to digitise its technical and vocational education and training (TVET)registration and accreditation system for the various institutions under the sector.

The move is to fast-track the registration and accreditation of TVET institutions in the country under a harmonised system being run by the council for Vocational Education and Training (COTVET).

The Executive Director of COTVET, Dr. Fred Kyei   Asamoah, who made this known in an interview with the Daily Graphic, noted that with the digitalisation system, it would make it easy to access information regarding the various training institutions and the industries they were linked with.

‘’We cannot continue to do things manually. As a country, we cannot go through a long process of doing things; we have to leapfrog. The world is moving towards digitalisation and so we cannot continue to use the analogue or manual system, ‘’ he said.

 

“The world is moving towards

digitalisation and so we cannot

continue to use the analogue or

manual system.”

Dr. Asamoah said the digitalisation system would formally be launched on Thursday, at the maiden TVET Expo in Accra.

TVET has enormous potential for moving Ghana’s economy forward. Unfortunately, till date, there is so much left to be done to make TVET skills development the driving force of the country’s economic growth. A functional TVET skills development system will improve the productivity and competitiveness of the skilled workforce and raise the income earning capacities of low-income groups.

TVET EXPO

The TVET EXPO, he said, which would be on the theme:  ‘Building a Robust TVET  system to transform Ghana’, was being organised to highlight the major achievements chalked up in the sector by the government so far. The event would be used to unveil the TVET ambassadors and role models as well as launch the 2021 National Skills Competition.

The TVET ambassadors are the First Lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akuffo-Addo, media personalities – Kwame Sefa Kayi and Berla Mundi, musician, Kwame Nsiah Apau; entrepreneurs–Mr. Daniel McKorley and Rebecca Donkor and actress, Martha Ankomah.

ROLE MODELS

The role models are the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)of Accents and Art Company Limited, Ms Constance Elizabeth Swaniker; ICT and coding expert, Regina Honu; CEO of Kantanka Group of Companies, Mr. Safo Kantanka Jr; CEO of Sleek Garments Export Limited, Ms Nora Bannerman and the CEO of Nallem, Mr Gregory A. Kankoh.                                                                                                             The others are the CEO of mSimps, Ms Mabel Simpson; CEO of FC Beauty Group, Ms. Grace Amey-Obeng, Principal of the Dabokpa Technical Institute, Mariama Mahama; CEO of Uni-Jay, Mrs  Janet Abobigu and the CEO of the First Choice Hair and Beauty, Ms. Faustina Adofo Adjagar.

 

Source: Daily Graphic

First Lady appointed Principal TVET Ambassador

Ghana’s First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo has been appointed as the Principal Ambassador of the Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) with the responsibility of promoting the preference of TVET among Ghanaian youth.

She is expected to hold various activities within various platforms to change the negative perception about TVET and to help increase enrolment in Technical and Vocational Institutions.

With the help of other TVET ambassadors, they will be expected to inspire world-class excellence in skills development and introduce the youth to a variety of skilled careers.

Rebecca Akufo-Addo indicated that TVET has served as a conduit for many to unearth and develop their God-given skills, which they subsequently applied, to make a living so Ghana must ensure an effective its development.

“Ghana must take conscious steps to make Ghana a center of excellence in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in West Africa and a competitive global player within the TVET ecosystem,” she said.

According to her, “my TVET campaign has come at the right time when the government is embarking on a drive to industrialize Ghana through the one district, one factory initiative.”

She rallied for massive support for the sector adding that “the challenges confronting the TVET sector are so huge that the government alone cannot possibly tackle them all and as such we must all join forces to ensure that TVET becomes the first choice for the Ghanaian youth.”

Composition of TVET ambassadors

The First Lady would be supported in her ambassadorial work by Ghanaian media personalities, Kwame Sefa Kayi, a broadcast journalist, and Belinda Addardey, popularly known as Berla Mundi.

Other personalities include Kwame Nsiah-Apau popularly known as Okyeame Kwame, a musician, songwriter, creative director and entrepreneur, Martha Ankoma, a film actress, Ms Rebecca Donkor, Founder and Chief Executive O of Makeup Ghana, and Mr Daniel McKorley, a Ghanaian business magnate and founder and Chief Executive Officer of McDan Group of Companies.

Source: GhanaWeb

Govt cuts sod for construction of new TVET Workshop Centre at Kukurantumi

Government has cut the sod for the construction of a new Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Workshop Centre at the St. Paul’s Technical High School at Akyem-Kukurantumi in the East Akim District of the Eastern Region

At the groundbreaking ceremony, the Deputy Minister for Education in- charge TVET, Hon. Gifty Twum-Ampofo, hinted that the Akufo-Addo led government will also begin the construction of new TVET Workshop Centres across the 6 new regions in the country.

Ms. Twum Ampofo who is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Abuakwa North Constituency said the contractor, Avic International, a Chinese firm, is tasked to complete and handover the fully furnished Workshop Centre in a spate of 18 months.

She explained that the project was scheduled to start in June this year but delayed due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

She noted that with the six new regions set to get befitting TVET centres, the other three will take place in the Eastern and Central to complement Phase One, adding that, Technical and Vocational Education and Training is the priority of the government of Nana Akufo-Addo.

Mrs Gifty Twum speaking further pointed out that the government has invested much in TVET which is about $1billion.

The Deputy Education Minister disclosed that her sector has funded for 32 states of the art TVET centres which can be compared to that of Japan, Singapore and other top countries.

Source: GhanaWeb

Allow BECE candidates to pick courses in TVET – COTVET Executive Director advocates

The Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET), is advising parents to allow their wards to take interest in and select courses in Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET), as students begin the BECE Monday, September 14.

The Council believes that technical and vocational training is as essential as education in other fields of study such as the General Arts and the Sciences.

Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah, Executive Director for COTVET, told Captain Smart on Angel FM’s ‘Anopa Bofo?‘ morning show that, “as our children begin the BECE today, my advice to parents is not to force their wards to go to Prempeh College, Presec, Achimota and the rest. If the child has an interest in technical or vocational education, they should permit them to further in that field”.

According to Dr. Asamoah, previously, most people opted to be apprentices in various technical and vocational fields because they couldn’t afford the cost involved in going for formal education in TVET.

He, however, urged parents’ support towards children who choose to study and develop careers via technical and vocational education (TVET), since the government has now absorbed it fully under the free SHS policy and has become integral to Ghana’s economic growth and national development.

According to COTVET boss, “we need to uplift TVET to the highest standards if we wish to nip the cycle of unemployment into the bud. A cursory look around shows that we import technicians and experts from abroad to assist our country to achieve all the major nation-building works that require sophisticated skills including road construction.”

The COTVET director asserted that countries such as Germany and Switzerland owe their development to a strong foundation in TVET thus, the need for Ghana to equip the youth and the working class with technical and vocational skills.

While lamenting that TVET hasn’t gained much publicity though it is part of the free education policy, Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah called for rebranding and reselling of technical education to students.

He further noted that the government’s policy of Ghana Beyond Aid cannot be achieved without a strong foundation in TVET.

Source: GhanaWeb

WORLD YOUTH SKILLS DAY (WYSD).

On Wednesday, 15th July 2020, The following series of webinars will be used to mark the World Youth Skills Day (WYSD). Interested person should take note. You can participate by registering using the links provided in the webinar link column.

RESOURCE PERSONTOPICTIMEWEBINAR LINK
. Dr. T. A. Piyasiri
National Education Commission Sri Lanka
Former DG-TVEC
Former VC-Univotec
Vocational Training Towards Employment Opportunities15th July 10:00AM (IST), 4:30AM (GMT).https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lfu-rrTIpGNTgLAyxpTrWRq2AuUEJYVKQ
Ms. Louise Cowcher Director Education, British Council, Sri LankaSoft Skills and Aesthetic Skills for the Youth Development
15th July 11:00AM (IST),
5:30AM (GMT).
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwocOquqDsjGdXw8dDGHBLSMAYI7vlPg1bp
Ms. Simrin Singh
Country Director, ILO
Sri Lanka
Be the First –Youth Job Opportunities after the Covid Pandemic15th July 2:00PM (IST),
8:30AM (GMT).
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdOCoqD0oGdOPlVfrDIEYeORDOQMHLZ9q
Prof. Shyamal Majumdar
Former Head of UNESCO- UNEVOC
Skills for a Resilient Youth 15th July 3:00PM.(IST),
9:30AM (GMT).
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqceqopz0iE9TVGw0aX3OjRuVHl4VfXhPq

COTVET GOES PAPERLESS.

The Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training is set to launch an online system for registration and accreditation of Training Providers, Trade Associations, Professional Bodies, Verifiers, Assessors, the council believes taking its registration and accreditation processes online will provide efficient, fast and better service to users.

The Council forecasts that users may encounter a few hitches transitioning from paper-based process to a more sophisticated paperless system. We are putting things in place to ensure that users have a very smooth ride while using the system.

All enquiries can be sent to info@cotvet.gov.gh.



VACANCIES

COTVET was set up by an Act of Parliament to coordinate and oversee all aspects of technical and vocational education and training in the country. The functions of the Council include the formulation of national policies for skills development across the broad spectrum of pre-tertiary and tertiary education, formal, informal and non-formal.

COTVET invites applications from suitably qualified Ghanaians who are goal-oriented, result-driven with good leadership qualities and enthusiasm, for appointment to the following positions:

  1. Coordinator – Information, Publicity, and Promotions (1)
  2. Coordinator,  Informal Sector (1)
  3. Coordinator, Curriculum Development (1)
  4. Coordinator, Registration, and Accreditation (1)
  5. Coordinator, Quality Assurance (1)
  6. Regional Coordinator (1)
  7. Assessment and Certification Officer (2)
  8. Executive Assistant (1)
  9. Occupational Standards Officer (2)
  10. Registration and Accreditation Officer (2)
  11. Curriculum Development Officer (2)
  12. Human Resource Officer (1)
  13. Human Resource Manager (1)
  14. Information and Publications Officer (1)
  15. Information Technology Officer (Systems Administrator) (1)
  16. Information Technology Officer (Software Engineering) (1)
  17. Cleaner (1)

1. Coordinator – Information, Publicity, and Promotions (1)

Job Purpose

To coordinate the preparation of information, publicity and public education multi-media material to promote greater understanding of the role and objectives of COTVET in particular, and the technical and vocational education and training system in general and to enhance the image of the organisation through the production of quality multimedia material.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Responds to general correspondence relating to the COTVET’s activities and drafts appropriate replies.
  2. Manages and promotes the COTVET Brand
  3. Prepares draft information and fact sheets as directed and researches information for inclusion in COTVET publicity documents, brochures, pamphlets, etc.
  4. Proofreads material prior to publication and assists with layout and other graphic design activities; liaises closely with printers and production houses on the design and layout of COTVET publications and information material.
  5. Liaises with media to promote publicity for COTVET’s activities and gives interviews to enhance COTVET’s public image.
  6. Manages the Council’s website for future communication.
  7. Takes photographs of events and liaises with printers on reproduction of photographs for publications, posters, etc.; liaises with commercial photographers to ensure that formal photographs are taken at COTVET ceremonial events.
  8. Solicits sponsorships for the marketing, promotion and publicity of COTVET and its activities.
  9. Provides divisions with technical advice on the design and publication of pamphlets, brochures, etc., and the development of multi-media presentations.
  10. Coordinates the production of COTVET’s newsletter and other publications and solicits and writes articles; ensures compliance with production deadlines.
  11. Liaises with other divisions in the planning and organization of events and functions.
  12. Reviews newspapers, magazines, etc. and clips items of interest to COTVET; maintains records of newspapers, etc. and articles in respect of COTVET and the TVET system.

Position Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

  • Masters Degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications or related area with six (6) years’ experience in a communications, media or public relations role.
  • Knowledge and practical experience in desk top publishing is essential.

Competencies

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Organisational and supervisory skills
  • Proactive and innovative thinking skills

2. Coordinator, Informal TVET Sector (1)

Job Purpose

To coordinate the implementation of policies aimed at the advancement of TVET in the informal sector to improve the skills of the workforce and provide technical support to improve organisation and operation of the informal apprenticeship system.

Key responsibilities

  1. Manages the National Apprenticeship Programme
  2. Implements quality assurance policies and strategies pertaining to the informal sector to ensure the achievement of the outcomes specified in the standards.
  3. Develops operational mechanisms for establishing transferability of know-how between the formal and the informal TVET systems.
  4. Provides technical support for the organisation and operation of the informal apprenticeship system.
  5. Liaises with the Competency Based Training Division to develop occupational standards and modules for use by mastercraftspersons.
  6. Organizes capacity building workshops for mastercraftspersons on competency based training delivery methods.
  7. Mobilises artisans in the various industry sectors of the informal sector to form trade associations and assist them to register the associations.
  8. Serves as Secretary to the National Apprenticeship Committee
  9. Reports on interventions implemented in the informal sector 

Position Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

  • Masters Degree in Education or related area
  • At least six (6) years experience in implementing informal sector training and administration of trade tests and formal apprenticeships programmes.

Competencies           

  • Team player
  • Decisive and Assertive
  • Excellent Communications skills

3. Coordinator, Curriculum Development (1)

Job Purpose

To coordinate the design, development, and evaluation of relevant curricula and learning and training materials based on competency-based training to ensure quality TVET delivery that meets industry-driven occupational standards.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Coordinates the development of curricula for the delivery of quality training to achieve training standards.
  2. Coordinates the review of curricula and provides advice to ensure compliance with guidelines and curriculum framework.
  3. Liaises closely with Assessment and Certification, and Registration and Accreditation Departments on the establishment of criteria for the assessment of the curricula.
  4. Coordinates the development of accompanying learning and teaching materials to facilitate the delivery of the curricula content.
  5. Coordinates the development and review of teaching and learning materials from time to time in line with changing trends.
  6. Initiates evaluation of training methodologies and approaches and makes recommendations for the adoption of best practice associated with the learning materials.
  7. Works with Planning, Policy Research, Monitoring and Evaluation department to establish and develop a resource centre to provide access to information and material on technical and vocational education and training.
  8. Establishes cooperation among TVET institutions in the promotion of best practice in the development and use of teaching and learning materials.
  9. Collaborates with Planning and Research unit to conduct tracer studies and evaluate performance of graduates in employment.

Position Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

  • Masters Degree in Education, preferably in technical and vocational education and training.
  • At least six (6) years experience in the development of curricula and learning materials preferably in TVET.

Competencies

  • Analytical thinking
  • Team player
  • Innovative
  • Good Communication skills
  • Assertive and Decisive

4. Coordinator, Registration, and Accreditation (1)

Job Purpose

To plan, organize, coordinate, manage and monitor the registration and accreditation of public and private technical and vocational education and training institutions, trainers and assessors to ensure adherence to COTVET’s quality criteria.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Reviews the impact of registration and accreditation process on the development of quality technical and vocational education and training and makes recommendations for the development of registration and accreditation system.
  2. Establishes strategies for quality control within registered institutions to ensure continued compliance with registration and accreditation criteria and standards.
  3. Ensures that the criteria established for the registration and accreditation of TVET providers will contribute to quality training in accordance with training standards.
  4. Develops and implements registration and accreditation processes and procedures to facilitate the registration and accreditation of training institutions, facilitators and assessors.
  5. Reviews applications for registration and accreditation and evaluates them against the criteria and standard; and recommends whether institutions, facilitators or assessors should be registered/ accredited or not.
  6. Reviews registration and accreditation process and procedures and makes recommendations for improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.
  7. Establishes and ensures accuracy of the register of accredited and registered institutions, programmes, facilitators and assessors.
  8. Establishes and manages appeals procedure for appeals against non-registration or non-accreditation of institutions, service providers, facilitators or programmes.

Position Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

  • Masters Degree in Education or related area
  • At least six (6) years experience in the inspection, registration and accreditation of educational institutions preferably in the technical and vocational education and training sector.

Competencies     

  • Technical Expertise
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Communications
  • Initiative & Innovation

5. Coordinator, Quality Assurance (1)

Job Purpose

To plan, organize, coordinate, manage and implement quality assurance policies, strategies and procedures. To monitor the delivery of quality technical and vocational education and training for constant improvement in training delivery, and adoption of best practice.

Key Job Responsibilities

  1. Develops quality assurance strategies throughout COTVET and the TVET system to facilitate the development and continued implementation of quality training.
  2. Establishes a process of monitoring and review to provide feed-back on the quality and relevance of TVET system.
  3. Develops quality assurance models and processes, appropriate documentation, quality assurance standards and check lists to facilitate the monitoring of TVET system.
  4. Works closely with other sections and divisions to ensure the integration of quality assurance processes and procedures within operational systems.
  5. Reviews the effectiveness of training at institutional and industry level and makes recommendations to enhance efficient delivery of quality training.
  6. Establishes and monitors achievement of service delivery standards for COTVET and investigates instances of non-compliance with service standards.
  7. Provides input for the preparation of COTVET’s operational performance measures and indicators towards enhancing the quality of technical and vocational education and training, and access to training opportunities.
  8. Liaises closely with international training authorities and related agencies on quality assurance issues to ensure that Ghana’s quality assurance training standards are comparable to international standards.
  9. Carries out tracer studies to determine utilization rates and effectiveness of training and feedback from employers and trainees.

Position Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

Masters Degree in Education or related area.

At least six (6) years experience in the development of quality assurance processes for standards, curriculum development, and assessment and measurement criteria.

Competencies

  • Technical expertise
  • Decisive and assertive
  • Analytical thinking
  • Good communication skills
  • Initiative & Innovative

6.  Regional Coordinator – 1 (Kumasi)

Job Purpose:

To provide technical and operational leadership in administration for the achievement of the mandate of the Council.

Key Job Responsibilities

  1. Collates input for the development of the Council’s policies
  2. Coordinates office procedures and routines.
  3. Prepares and implements zonal work plans
  4. Prepares quarterly and annual reports on zonal activities
  5. Implements standards, guidelines, processes and procedures for the management of material resources and logistics of the Council
  6. Plans and manages material resources and logistics of the zonal office
  7. Implements performance management policy at the zonal office
  8. Facilitates the effective implementation of systems for monitoring and evaluating the activities of the zone for maximum results.

Position Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

  • A minimum of a Master’s Degree from a recognised Tertiary institution in Social Sciences or a relevant field.
  • A professional qualification in a relevant field may be an added advantage.
  • A minimum of six (6) years post qualification relevant work experience, three (3) years of which must be in a Senior Management position in a reputable Institution.

Competencies

  • Computer proficiency.
  • Planning, quantitative and analytical skills.
  • Leadership, administrative and Communication Skills.
  • Research and data analysis.
  • Report writing skills.
  • Team player.
  • Presentation and negotiation skills.

7. Assessment and Certification Officer –  2

Job Purpose

To support in the development of objective assessment and certification tools; and the coordination of the certification process in TVET which will ensure the objectivity and integrity of the assessment and certification system.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Interprets guidelines and criteria for accrediting organizations and individuals to carry out an assessment of the outcomes of technical and vocational education and training.
  2. Coordinates the implementation of checklists for evaluation of TVET institutions, organizations, and individuals that are to carry out assessments.
  3. Carries out checks at centers and institutions to ensure the availability of appropriate facilities and capabilities for assessment.
  4. Maintains close links with TVET institutions and organizations accredited for assessment to ensure adherence to assessment standards.
  5. Ensures methods for recording all forms of assessment as carried out by training providers and organizations are complied with.
  6. Compiles assessment results from various TVET providers for submission to COTVET management.
  7. Organizes training workshops for assessors.
  8. Implements the equivalence of qualifications obtained nationally or internationally and issues equivalence statements based on recognized criteria for determining equivalency.
  9. Orients TVET providers on guidelines for granting exemptions to partly qualified learners as well as a general recognition of prior learning, and issues exemption certificates in accordance with procedures.

Position Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

Degree in Education with post-graduate training in Educational Test and Measurements

At least three (3) years experience in the assessment of technical and vocational education and training curricula in an institution or industry environment

Competencies          

Technical Expertise

Innovation and Initiative

Communication Skills

Assertive and Decisive

8. Executive Assistant (1)

Job Purpose

To provide full range of secretarial and office management services to the office of the Executive Director to enhance efficiency and project a positive image of the office.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Maintains diary, makes appointments, and arranges travel logistics and accommodation for Executive Director.
  2.     Reads, monitors, and responds to emails
  3.     Responds to calls and handles inquiries 
  4. Receives and handles visitors to the Executive Director
  5. Enters data into spread sheets and other statistical programmes as required and prepares reports as directed
  6. Takes minutes of meetings and follow-up actions
  7.     Answers routine correspondence as directed
  8. Uses a range of office automation applications and machines including copiers, collators, fax, e-mail, etc.
  9. Processes and prioritizes Executive Director’s mail and files documentation.
  10. Assists with administrative arrangements for Board meetings and ensures that papers are distributed well in time.
  11. Ensures that the Executive Director’s office is maintained in a clean, neat and tidy condition at all times.
  12. Manages files and filing system in the Executive Director’s office
  13. Manages stock at the Executive Director’s office

Position Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

  • A minimum of Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Services
  • Three (3) years’ experience as a Secretary and thorough knowledge and experience in a wide range of office automation, communication equipment, programmes, and procedures; must be highly efficient in Microsoft applications.

Competencies

  • Good Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good appearance and self-motivated
  • Pro-active and innovative and organised
  • Assertive
  • Customer Service
  • Computer literate

9. Occupational Standards Officer (2)

Job Purpose

To support in the development of occupational standards through the provision of technical support and advice to Industry Training Advisory Committee (ITAC) sub-committees to ensure the development of quality occupational standards.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Identifies and recommends appropriate representatives for ITAC sub-committees ensuring that relevant industry sector employers and employees are represented on the sub-committees.
  2. Coordinates and organizes meetings of the ITAC sub-committees in accordance with an agreed time table for the development of occupational standards.
  3. Provides the ITAC sub-committees with technical information and advice on the methodology of occupational standards development to ensure that standards are sufficiently detailed and objectively described.
  4. Provides the ITAC and its sub-committees with secretarial support and ensures that accurate records are taken of meetings and decisions.
  5. Establishes links with other key stakeholders outside the ITAC for consultation on development of standards to enhance the adoption and acceptability of standards.
  • Edits and formats occupational standards for approval and registration on NTVETQF
  • Liaises with international bodies that develop standards to ensure that Ghana’s standards are internationally recognized and accepted, and that Ghana’s processes and procedures for establishing standards meet international standards.
  • Supports in organizing workshops for TVET institutions on occupational standard development and integration.
  • Works closely with the curricula development staff on the development of curricula to ensure compliance with occupational standards.
  • Monitors the expiration of occupational standards and prepares them for revision and review.

Position Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

Degree in Education – preferably in technical and vocational education and TrainingAt least three (3) years experience in the development of technical and vocational training standards.

Competencies  

Technical Expertise Innovation and Initiative Communication Skills Assertive and Decisive

10.  Registration and Accreditation Officer – (2)

Job Purpose

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

Key Responsibilities

  1. Checks applications for registration and accreditation using the appropriate checklist and makes recommendations for consideration.
  2. Recommends de-registration or withdrawal of accreditation in the event of non-compliance and failures to respond to advice and directives relating to improvements required in meeting the set criteria.
  3. Assists in the establishment and maintenance of an accurate register of accredited and registered institutions, trainers and programmes.
  4. Works closely with TVET providers and interprets criteria for accreditation and registration to enable them to improve their facilities towards accreditation and registration.
  5. Arranges and participates in inspection visits to TVET providers before and after their registration and accreditation to ensure compliance with standards.
  6. On the basis of monitoring and inspection activities, identifies areas where initiatives are needed to enhance the ability of institutions to deliver quality training and make recommendations for institutional development interventions.
  7. Supports in organizing and coordinating workshops, seminars, etc. for TVET providers and other interested stakeholders on registration and accreditation issues to exchange information and views aimed at enhancing the ability of the process to facilitate and promote quality training.
  8. Liaises closely with the Quality Assurance section to ensure that quality assurance policies, processes, and procedures are fully integrated into the registration and accreditation process.

Position Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

  • Degree in Education – preferably in technical and vocational education and Training
  • At least three (3) years experience in the inspection, registration and accreditation of educational institutions and service providers in the technical and vocational education and training sector.

Competencies

Technical Expertise

Innovation and Initiative

Communication Skills

Assertive and Decisive

11. Curriculum Development Officer (2)

Job Purpose

To facilitate the development of curricula that will ensure that training programmes are relevant and meet the requirements of occupational standards, and to coordinate the development and dissemination of learning and training materials, processes and technologies and encourage the adoption of best practices.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Identifies and recommends appropriate representatives for the Curriculum Development Groups (CDGs) to ensure that relevant stakeholders are represented.
  2. Schedules, coordinates and organizes meetings of the CDGs in accordance with COTVET guidelines and time table for the development of curricula.
  3. Provides technical assistance for the development of curricula and training materials to ensure provision of quality technical and vocational education and training.
  4. Provides the CDGs and TVET providers with technical information, advice, and guidance on the curricula to facilitate effective delivery at the institutional level.
  5. Provides the CDGs with secretarial support and ensures that accurate records are taken of their meetings and decisions.
  6. Liaises with other key stakeholders outside the CDGs to facilitate validation of the curricula.
  7. Edits and quality assures the curricula developed and initiates validation procedures for the adoption of the curricula.
  8. Works closely with the Assessment and Certification Department and other standards generation staff to ensure consistency between related processes.
  9. Participates in training needs assessment surveys undertaken by COTVET and assists in producing reports on findings of such surveys.
  10. Assists in organizing stakeholders’ workshops pertaining to curricula issues.

Position Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

Degree in Education – preferably in technical and vocational education and training.

At least three (3) years experience in the development of curricula in an institution or industry environment. Experience in the development of TVET curricula is preferred.

Competencies

  • Technical expertise
  • Analytical thinking
  • Organizational skills

12.Human Resource Officer

Job Purpose

To implement human resource policies, practices, systems, and procedures for the attainment of organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Initiates advertisement for recruitment of staff in accordance with laid down procedures, receives applications and invites applicants for interviews.
  2. Manages employee records and ensures that any amendments to conditions of employment are recorded.
  3. Liaises closely with the Controller and Accountant General’s Department on payroll issues and records accurately all changes to employee payroll records.
  4. Checks with benefits and welfare service providers on the delivery of services.
  5. Assists with the organization of welfare and recreational programs to promote COTVET’s identity and the development of a motivated workforce.
  6. Processes benefits and welfare schemes and prepares budgets for the schemes.
  7. Assists in the analysis of Labour market developments remuneration levels in similar organizations to ensure that COTVET’s remuneration package remains competitive.
  8. Assists in job evaluation and liaises with consultants on job measurement issues to ensure the accurate and up-to-date measurement and grading of positions.

Position Requirements

Qualifications

  • Degree in Human Resource Management or related area.
  • At least three (3) years post qualifications experience in human resource management and the coordination of training and development.

Competencies

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Assertiveness and decisive
  • Good communication skills
  • Knowledge of Labour Law
  • Report writing skills

13.Human Resource Manager (1)

Job Purpose

To provide operational support for the effective and efficient performance of the human resource management functions of the Council.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Supervise the collection of data for the formulation of policies;
  2. Implement programmes and activities of the Unit;
  3. Collate data for the preparation of organisational design and HR planning;
  4. Implement employee compensation and benefits schemes;
  5. Implement programmes and activities relating to employee wellbeing and conducive work environment;
  6. Implement directives relating to disciplinary matters;
  7. Facilitate staff training, learning and development activities;
  8. Collate data for the preparation of annual and other periodic reports of the Unit;
  9. Collate data for the preparation of the annual budget and work plan of the Unit;
  10. Supervise and appraise the performance of immediate subordinate staff.

Position Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

  • A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences or any other related fields from an accredited tertiary institution.
  • Membership of a relevant professional body will be an advantage.
  • A minimum of one (1) year’s post-bachelor’s degree relevant work experience in a reputable organisation.
  • Must pass a selection interview conducted by the Council in collaboration with the Public Services Commission.
  • Must pass a selection interview conducted by the Council in collaboration with the Public Services Commission.

Competencies

  • Good monitoring and evaluation skills;
  • Good knowledge in labour laws and regulations;
  • Good knowledge in Administrative procedures;
  • Good report writing skills;
  • Good leadership, networking and management skills;
  • Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills;
  • Negotiating, lobbying and conflict management skills;
  • Ability to inspire and motivate;
  • Knowledge in financial regulations;
  • Knowledge in relevant IT applications.

14. Information and Publications Officer (1)

Job Purpose

To provide technical and operational support in corporate affairs for the achievement of the mandate of the Council. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Provides inputs for planning and resource mobilization for the Unit. 

2. Provides inputs for the design and maintenance of the public affairs system. 

3. Provides input for the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports of the Unit.

4. Assists the unit with press conferences and media engagements

5. Assists in managing all enquiries to the Council

Position Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

A minimum of a first degree from a recognized tertiary institution in Communications or relevant subject area.

A minimum of three (3) years post qualification relevant work experience in a reputable organization.

Competencies

  • Communication skills.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Expertise in advanced information technology.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills.

15. Information Technology Officer – Systems Administrator  (1)

Job Purpose:  

To provide operational IT support for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems; especially multi-user computers, such as servers. 

Key Responsibilities

  1. Installs and configures network equipment
  2. Installs, maintains and troubleshoots workstations, servers, OSs, software applications and other computing systems
  3. Creates user accounts and assigns user permissions
  4. Sets up system-wide software and executes anti-virus mechanisms
  5. Creates backup and retrieval policies and assigns bulk storage
  6. Monitors network communication and maintenance of electronic device
  7. Updates systems upon release of new OSs or software
  8. Implements computer, network and security policies for system and network users
  9. Plans strategically for service and system outages and light programming or scripting

Position Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

A minimum of a first degree from a recognized tertiary institution in Computer Science or a relevant subject area.

A minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience in Hardware and software system security, such as protection against hardware theft and abuse, malware/spyware and unauthorized use of systems and components, including firewall and intrusion detection system (IDS) maintenance.

Competencies

  • Expertise in advanced information technology
  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Knowledge of I.T. security standards

16. Information Technology Officer -Software Engineering (1)

Job Purpose:  

To provide operational IT support in the design, development, testing, and evaluation of software and systems that enable computers to perform their applications. 

Key Responsibilities

  1. Designs, develops and deploys corporate website to meet ISO standard
  2. Manages on a routine basis the content of corporate information
  3. Develops and maintains national TVET management information systems
  4. Develops and maintains the document management information system (DMIS)
  5. Develops and maintains biometric access record management information system (BARMIS)
  6. Builds capacity of user TVET institutions on TVETMIS nationwide
  7. Builds capacity of learners on TVET online registration nationwide
  8. Collects termly enrolment data from TVET formal institutions nationwide
  9. Collects quarterly data from trade association nationwide

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

A minimum of a First Degree from a recognized tertiary institution in Computer Science or a relevant subject area.

Must have an internationally recognized professional certification in software engineering or related area.

A minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience in programming, website and application development.

Competencies

  • Skills in SQL database management system and Oracle database management system
  • Expertise in advanced information technology
  • Programming skills in advanced JAVA,VB.Net and C+++
  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Knowledge of I.T security standards

17.Cleaner (1)

Job purpose

To provide operational support for the efficient and effective performance of the estate’s functions of the Council.

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Supervise loading and offloading of goods/materials;
  2. Supervise the performance of menial/manual duties;
  3. Ensure environmental cleanliness ;
  4. Supervise the performance of horticultural duties;   
  5. Supervise cleaning at the office premises, kitchenette, and official residences;
  6. Collaborate with the security unit to keep the office premise secured.

Position Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

  • Minimum of BECE qualification;
  • Must be physically fit;
  • A minimum of six (6) years working experience;
  • Must pass a selection interview conducted by the Council in collaboration with the Public Services Commission.

Competencies

  • Good communication skills;
  • High integrity and good ethical standards;
  • Knowledge in health and safety standards;
  • Interpersonal skills;
  • Good knowledge of personal hygiene;
  • Good manners and comportment.

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit their application letters including their contact details, CV, names and addresses of three (3) referees, copies of their certificates and statement of a maximum of 1,000 words on their vision for COTVET to the address indicated below.

The Executive Director
Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET)
P. O. Box M 651,
Ministries Post Office,
Accra

Or deliver directly to:

The Executive Director, Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET),  P. O. Box M 651,  Ministries Post Office,  Accra.

Or deliver directly to: 

COTVET,  Education Enclave, Trinity Theological Seminary Road, East Legon, Accra.

Or send by e-mail to hr@cotvet.gov.gh

Closing Date: December 9, 2019

SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

VACANT POSITION

COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (COTVET).

COTVET was set up by an Act of Parliament to coordinate and oversee all aspects of technical and vocational education and training in the country. The functions of the Council include the formulation of national policies for skills development across the broad spectrum of pre-tertiary and tertiary education, formal, informal and non-formal.

COTVET invites applications from suitably qualified Ghanaians who are goal-oriented, result-driven with good leadership qualities and enthusiasm, for appointment as Director, Finance, and Administration.

Job Purpose  

To provide leadership, technical and administrative direction for the effective and efficient management of the finances of the Council.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Provide  inputs for the formulation of policies;
  2. Oversee the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the programmes and activities of the Directorate;
  3. Exercise oversight responsibility for the efficient and effective management of the  human, material and financial resources of the Directorate;
  4. Co-ordinate the preparation of the annual budget of the Council;
  5. Oversee the preparation and submission of the annual budget of the Directorate;
  6. Oversee the analysis and interpretation of financial reports for the Council
  7. Oversee the preparation of annual financial reports of the Council,
  8. Maintain appropriate relationship with relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government and stakeholders on issues relating to finance.
  9.  Identify sources of funding to improve the revenue base of the Council
  10. Advise Management on the financial management laws, regulations, fiscal policies and any other financial issues;
  11. Provide financial advice for the development of proposals;
  12. Ensure the implementation of financial recommendations contained in audit reports;
  13. Ensure  the judicious use of funds in accordance with relevant financial regulations;
  14. Ensure the development and implementation of financial control system for the Council.
  15. Ensure the preparation of annual and other periodic reports of the Directorate;
  16. Oversee the implementation of the Performance Management Systems within the Directorate;
  17. Supervise and appraise the performance of immediate subordinate staff.

Position Requirements

Qualifications And Experience

  • A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or any other related fields from an accredited tertiary institution.
  • Must be a chartered member of a recognized and relevant professional body (e.g. ICA-GH, ACCA, CPA or CIMA).
  • A minimum of ten (10) years post-Bachelor’s degree or its professional equivalent relevant work experience, five (5) years of which must be in Senior Management position.
  • Must pass a selection interview conducted by the Public Services Commission in consultation with the Governing Board.

            Competencies

  • Excellent knowledge in financial management laws, regulations and fiscal policies.
  • Good knowledge in international financial management systems, rules, regulations, processes and procedures;
  • Good knowledge in labour laws and regulations.
  • Extensive leadership, networking, monitoring and management skills.
  • Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Negotiating, lobbying and conflict management skills.
  • Ability to inspire and motivate.
  • Knowledge in relevant IT applications.
  • Good strategic management skills
  • Good monitoring and evaluation skills.
  • High integrity and good ethical standards
  • Knowledge in Administrative procedures.
  • Report Writing.

How To Apply

Interested applicants should submit their application letters including their contact details, CV, names and addresses of Three (3) Referees, copies of their certificates and statement of a maximum of 1,000 words on the vision for COTVET to the address indicated below:

The Executive Director, Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training
(COTVET),  P. O. Box M 651,  Ministries Post Office,  Accra.

Or deliver directly to COTVET,  Education Enclave, Trinity Theological Seminary Road, East Legon, Accra.

Or send by e-mail to hr@cotvet.gov.gh

Closing Date: December 9, 2019

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Visit www.cotvet.gov.gh/vancies for other vacant positions within the Council.