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.