Openings Available

The expansion of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) and in recognition of the College hosting the establishment of the National College of Defense Studies (War College), there is a need to employ Assistant Research Fellows also known as Research Assistants.

• A Research Masters Degree from a recognized university in a related field of study to the programmes on offer, with at least a year’s post-qualification experience.
• Excellent administration skills.
• Possess sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methodology and methods, and techniques to work within established research programmes.
• Evidence of research activity and published research is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature.
• Ability to multi-task (excellent time management skills) – able to manage research and administrative activities and to balance competing pressures of research, teaching and administrative demands and deadlines.
• Good inter-personal skills with the ability to liaise with colleges and students.
• Able to build contacts and participate in internal and external networks for the exchange of information and collaboration.
• Able to identify potential sources of funding.
• Academic and/or work experience related to the field of research, as defined by the faculty and/or lead researcher.
• Experience with specialized software or datasets, as required by the faculty.
• Satisfactory academic progress, as defined by the faculty.

Responsibilities

 While a research assistant is expected to contribute in many ways to the research project, typical responsibilities include the following:

• Collect and analyze data.
• Prepare materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.
• Prepare research interview questions.
• Recruit and/or interview participants/ subjects.
• Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of participants/subjects, as necessary.
• Summarize interviews.
• Provide ready access to all experimental data for the faculty researcher and/or supervisor.
• Request or acquire equipment or supplies necessary for a project.
• Manage and respond to research/project related corresponds/emails.
• Prepare, maintain, and update website materials.
• Attend research/project meetings.
• Attend discipline/subject area seminars and other meetings as necessary.
• Summarize research/project results.
• Prepare other articles, reports, and presentations including tutorials.
• Monitor the research/project budget.
• Undertake research and publish at least one article per year.

Other Duties

 The job description indicates the expectations of staff at this level. With reasonable notice and support, the GAFCSC can expect and require a member of staff at this level to undertake any of the activities detailed above. You will be expected to perform at this level within a reasonable period following promotion. Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake other duties of similar level and responsibility.

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by individual faculty/researchers. Quarterly work requirements and schedules must be discussed with the Faculty/Supervisor to ensure that the work priorities can be accomplished for the  quarter/duration. Concerns about any additional responsibilities should be discussed first with the Faculty/Supervisor (Faculty researcher), and then the Dean of Academic Division or the Department Head.

This position is subject to policies stated and reviewed by the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) via the Academic Division.

Mode of Application

All applications with relevant documents including a cover letter specifying clearly the position being applied for should be sent by post/electronically to:

The Registrar

Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC)

Otu Barracks

Teshie, Accra, Ghana.

Email: recruitment@gafcscmil.edu.gh

The deadline for submission of application is Monday 22nd May, 2023 at 1700hrs. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted and invited for an interview.