Announcements

Call for Applications for Appointments

Published: 13 Dec 2019

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (MCFSP) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is inviting applications from highly motivated and qualified individuals for appointments in the following positions;

A. Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

  • Be a self-motivated individual.
  • Have the requisite qualification preferably up to Masters level.
  • Have skills in research study design, outcome measurement and statistical methods.
  • Knowledge in evidence-based decision making, cost-benefit analysis and social science methods.
  • A minimum of two years working experience preferably working on projects in that capacity.

B. Female Counsellors

  • Be a self-motivated individual.
  • Have the requisite qualification preferably up to the Masters level.
  • Be a professional in the field
  • Being a member of a requisite body (should be an advantage).
  • Have skills in handling students preferably female, displaced and disabled students.
  • Have effective communication and problem-solving skills.
  • A minimum of two years working experience in that capacity.

C. Liaison Officer

  • Be a self-motivated individual.
  • Have the requisite qualification preferably up to the Masters level.
  • Skills in networking, organizational planning, conflict resolution, people management etc.
  • Have good communication skills.
  • A minimum of two years working experience with industry and corporate bodies in that capacity.

D. Career Development Officer

  • Be a self-motivated individual.
  • Have the requisite qualification preferably up to the Masters level.
  • Have skills to facilitate workforce capabilities and practical skills including design and management of programmes.
  • Lead the team on transitions (of scholars from school to work).
  • Have good communication and networking capabilities.
  • Have relevant counselling and guidance skills related to the area.
  • A minimum of two years working experience in the related field.

E. Career Development Assistant

  • Be a self-motivated individual
  • Have the requisite qualification preferably up to the first-degree level
  • Have skills to facilitate workforce capabilities and practical skills.
  • Have good communication skills.
  • A minimum of two years working experience in the related field.

F. Alumni Officer

  • Be a self-motivated individual.
  • Hold a minimum of a first degree in the sciences or the arts.
  • Be an alumnus/alumna scholar of the Mastercard Scholars’ Program (MCFSP).
  • Have good networking skills and be a people person.
  • Very good computer literacy.
  • A minimum of one year working experience.

Mode of Application

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV and a one-page cover letter outlining how they meet the minimum requirements outlined above to the address below:

The Program Manager,

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST Secretariat,

℅ Office of the Dean of Students,

PMB, University Post Office

KNUST, Kumasi,

Ghana-West Africa.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Conditions of Service and Salaries are very attractive.

Application Deadline: Monday, 6th January, 2020.