The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has secured a grant collaboration to facilitate the review of its accreditation instruments as well as the development of an accreditation manual. The Commission thus, invites qualified consultants to submit proposals to assist it in undertaking these tasks. This initiative is pivotal to aligning our accreditation frameworks with international best practices and national development priorities, particularly in relation to climate action and sustainable development.

Objectives:

·         Conduct a thorough evaluation of existing accreditation instruments to identify areas for improvement.

·         Benchmark GTEC’s frameworks against international standards.

·         Develop revised instruments to enhance quality assurance in tertiary education.

·         Engage stakeholders throughout the process to ensure inclusivity and relevance.

Scope of Work:

Consultants will be required to undertake the following tasks:

·         Perform a comprehensive desk review of current GTEC accreditation instruments.

·         Analyze international frameworks and identify exemplary practices.

·         Engage key stakeholders for insights and inputs.

·         Propose enhancements and re-develop the accreditation instruments.

·         Develop implementation guidelines and present findings for validation.

·         Conduct nationwide training on the re-developed accreditation instruments

Qualifications:

Ideal candidates should possess:

·         A Doctoral degree in Quality Assurance, Higher Education Policy, or a related field. Climate Science and Engineering will be a plus.

·         At least ten years of experience in tertiary education accreditation or quality assurance or management.

·         Proven expertise in developing assessment tools and frameworks.

·         Strong research, evaluation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Application Process:

Interested consultants are invited to submit:

·         A technical proposal detailing an understanding of the task and methodology.

·         Curriculum vitae.

·         Samples of previous work related to accreditation, quality assurance, or instrument development shall be a plus.

Submission Deadline:

All applications must be submitted to etakyi@gtec.edu.gh by close of day on February 24, 2025.

Contact Information:

For further inquiries, please contact:

The Director-General

Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC)

P. O. Box MB 28 Accra

Attention: Evans T. Ankomah-Asare (Ph.D)

Email: etakyi@gtec.edu.gh

Phone: 0508408949

We look forward to your contributions in enhancing the quality and effectiveness of tertiary education in Ghana