Registrar to the Council at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC)

The West African Examinations Council is West Africa's foremost examining board established by law to determine the examinations required in the public interest in the English-speaking West African countries, to conduct the examinations and to award certificates comparable to those of equivalent examining authorities internationally.

Applications are hereby invited from qualified candidates to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Registrar to the Council

Location: Accra, Ghana
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties

• Thorough understanding of the Council's operations and management.
• In-depth knowledge of the education sector in member countries, including examination systems and assessment methodologies.
• Ability to develop and implement long-term strategic plans aligned with the Council's mission and vision.
• Forward-thinking, with a willingness to adopt innovative technologies and approaches in examinations and assessments.
• The Registrar serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Council, providing administrative leadership, overseeing policy implementation, and ensuring the effective execution of WAEC's mandate across the member countries.

Academic Qualifications

• A First Degree from a recognised university (not below Second-Class Lower Division or its equivalent).
• A Master's Degree in Educational Measurement and Evaluation or Educational Administration will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Significant training and work experience in administration, preferably within an educational setting.
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant post-qualification experience, including at least six (6) years in a managerial or leadership position in a comparable testing or assessment organisation.
• Must currently hold a position not below the rank of Director or its equivalent.

Additional Information:

• The position will become vacant with effect from October 1, 2026.
• Tenure: The Registrar is appointed on a contract for a term of five (5) years, renewable for a maximum of two (2) additional years.
• Duty Station: The successful candidate will be based at the WAEC Headquarters, Accra, Ghana.
• Age Limit: Applicants must not be more than fifty-eight (58) years old at the time of assuming duty.
• Required Skills & Competencies: Excellent managerial and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to lead any assessment operations area.

Salary & Benefits

• The salary for this position is highly competitive and compares favourably with those offered to Chief Executives of other inter-governmental organisations in the sub-region.

Fringe benefits include:

• Free accommodation
• Official chauffeur-driven vehicle
• Expatriate allowance
• Education allowance (for up to four children who are in educational institutions)
• Provision of domestic staff
• Paid annual leave.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Serving officers of the Council must not be below the rank of Deputy Registrar.