African Centre for Technical Training

Be a part of the ACTT dream

We’re hiring! Looking for resilient and hands-on people to join our team.

“We choose to go to the Moon”
As a young, vibrant team, we understand today’s problems. Everyday, we roll up our sleeves, and align all our efforts towards building systems and training young people / artisans for the future of work and the 4IR, as we inch closer to our vision of an industrialized Africa. If this seems exciting to you, we’d be thrilled to have you!

Penelope Brooke Thompson – Founder & President

Job Profile

Title:

Communications and Marketing Fellow 

Reports to:

Vice President, Growth

Type of Contract:

Internship

Status:

Internship (6 Months, Renewable)

Location:

Accra, Ghana 

 

Overview

The Communications and Marketing Fellow will support the Vice President, Growth in content development, event planning, media engagement, digital marketing and day-to-day operations within the Growth department. We are looking for a self-starter who is creative, independent and ready to learn.

 

Responsibilities

  1. Communications
  • Draft an annual communications strategy and work plan for ACTT
  • Compile content for communications documents (e.g., briefing notes, fact sheets, brochures, yearbook, monthly newsletter and student guide)
  • Develop content for the ACTT website, monitoring and updating as required
  • Facilitate requisitions for ACTT audio-visual materials and manage relationships with vendors
  • Manage the ACTT content bank, organizing professional photo shoots at the beginning of the academic year for students and the entire campus community

 

  1.   On-Brand Design, Content and Reputation Management 
  • Develop a weekly content calendar for social media for approval by VP, Growth 
  • Optimize social media profiles (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, etc.) leveraging graphics, basic animations and GIFs and new media products
  • Collaborate with audio-visual Consultant to develop videos that story tell what ACTT seeks to achieve  
  • Maintain the ACTT digital channels
  • Manage our online reputation by responding to comments etc. 

 

  1. General
  • Prepare administrative forms for and managing the logistics of all communications-related activities (completing forms for procurement, etc.)
  • Prepare and submit regular reports as directed by VP, Growth
  • Any other tasks required to drive communications activities 

 

Competencies & Requirements

  • Studying for BSc/BA in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field is required; a degree in another field may be accepted, with experience in blogging, writing, public relations, public engagement or outreach
  • Ready for a start-up environment and working within a participatory community
  • Demonstrates strong integrity and ethical standards

 

Nice to have: 

  • Understanding of media relations and digital media strategies
  • Good editing and researching skills
  • Excellent communication abilities (oral and written), and fluency in English 
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Possess good analytical and writing skills
  • Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with editing, WordPress and content management systems 

 

Working Conditions

  • Remote working/3-day WFH option

 

How to apply

Send your CV to careers@actt.edu.gh using “MC Fellow” as the email subject

Job Profile

Title:

Vice President, Training & Quality Assurance

Reports to:

Founder & President

Type of Contract:

Full-Time

Status:

2 Years (Renewable)

Location:

Accra, Ghana 

Overview

The Vice President for Training and Quality Assurance will lead academic affairs and technical operations at ACTT. S/He will assist the Founder & President in curating high quality, demand-driven programs and implement academic priorities. This is a leadership role and will require not only technical leadership skills, but a strong business acumen as well. 

Responsibilities

  • Lead training by managing a team of Facilitators (for foundation, specialization, core modules) and Internal Verifiers across the different programs offered
  • Responsible for effective appointment, retention, promotion, and development of Facilitators and Internal Verifiers at ACTT
  • Teach courses that are in his/her trade area of expertise
  • Collaborate with Vice President of Growth to identify and pursue strategic partners that facilitate our training outcomes
  • Participate in ACTT nominated events, conferences and trade shows
  • Maintain highest possible quality of programs, within and outside the classroom, and ensure alignment with mission, policies and culture
  • Serve as a member of the Academic Advisory Board responsible for curricula
  • Lead data-driven research by designing, testing, and disseminating new approaches to improve our training outcomes
  • Prepare regular reports on your deliverables, team’s performance, etc.
  • Any other reasonable ask within scope

Competencies & Requirements

  • Minimum of a Masters’ Degree in a relevant trade area eg. Master Plumbing, Architecture, Civil Engineering with at least 5 years’ industry experience
  • OR Bachelors’ Degree with over 7 years’ industry experience in a relevant trade area
  • Experience working within an academic or training institution as a teacher or facilitator
  • Ready for a start-up environment and working within a participatory community
  • Demonstrates strong integrity and ethical standards

Nice to have: 

  • Registered and accredited Facilitator by CTVET or any external regulator
  • Hands on person, ready to BUILD at ACTT
  • Excellent communication abilities (oral and written), and fluency in English
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Possess good analytical skills, and makes decisions guided by data
  • Proficient in use of technology and embraces new tools

Working Conditions

  • Must work from the office

How to apply

Send your CV to careers@actt.edu.gh using “VP, Training & Quality Assurance” as the email subject and attach a one to two-page written statement of your leadership and cultural philosophy

 

Job Profile

Title:

Vice President, Culture & Community Affairs

Reports to:

Founder & President

Type of Contract:

Full-Time

Status:

2 Years (Renewable)

Location:

Accra, Ghana 

Overview

The Vice President for Culture and Community Affairs will lead all initiatives related to community engagement, trainee life/experience and career services. S/He will assist the Founder & President in curating a culture of integrity, ownership, collaboration, concern for others and balance within our community. This role requires exceptional leadership skills and a strong business acumen. 

Responsibilities

  • Community engagement – drive initiatives, collaborations and programmes in line with our mission, values and objectives with the aim of advancing cross-cultural learning, awareness and acceptance of diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Trainee life/experience – design and maintain a wholistic experience at ACTT from the trainee’s first contact with us all the way to graduation. Manage events, clubs, outreach, experiential programs on mental health, sexual conduct, environmental sustainability, etc.
  • Career services – provide the necessary tools and resources that will help trainees transition successfully from campus to apprenticeships to decent employment/entrepreneurship. Maintain a strong alumni support community.
  • Collaborate with the other Vice Presidents to identify and pursue strategic partners that facilitate our training outcomes
  • Participate in ACTT nominated events, conferences and trade shows
  • Serve as a member of the Academic Advisory Board responsible for curricula
  • Lead data-driven research by designing, testing, and disseminating new approaches to improve our training outcomes
  • Prepare regular reports on your deliverables, team’s performance, etc.
  • Any other reasonable ask within scope

Competencies & Requirements

  • Minimum of a Bachelors’ Degree with 5 years’ relevant experience within program development or student/youth mentoring in an academic or training institution
  • OR Masters’ Degree with over 3 years’ relevant experience
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, approachable personality, connector of people
  • High level of maturity, confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive issues
  • Ready for a start-up environment and working within a participatory community
  • Demonstrates strong integrity and ethical standards

Nice to have: 

  • Hands on person, ready to BUILD at ACTT
  • Excellent communication abilities (oral and written), and fluency in English
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Possess good analytical skills, and makes decisions guided by data
  • Proficient in use of technology and embraces new tools

Working Conditions

  • Must work from the office

How to apply

Send your CV to careers@actt.edu.gh using “VP, Culture & Community Affairs” as the email subject and attach a one to two-page written statement of your leadership and cultural philosophy

Job Profile

Title:

Lead Facilitator, Plumbing Systems Design

Reports to:

Vice President, Training & Quality Assurance

Type of Contract:

Full-Time

Status:

2 Years (Renewable)

Location:

Accra, Ghana 

Overview

Our Plumbing Systems Design curriculum has a strong practice-orientation underpinned by design thinking principles. The program begins with interactive, multi-disciplinary foundational modules to expose trainees to a practical mindset shift for precision in the trade. Trainees are then introduced to principles, tools, new technologies, standards and design essentials required to install, maintain and upgrade plumbing systems via a blend of theory and practical applications. The training ends with an extensive apprenticeship at a workplace where trainees engage industry players, work on exciting projects and apply concepts in real time.

The Lead Facilitator for our Plumbing Systems Design program will lead teaching and training sessions in and out of the classroom. S/He must embody the values that ACTT seeks to instil in the modern artisan for 21st century and beyond.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver courses within the program across varying learning environments and maintain a system of providing feedback to trainees
  • Cooperate with the Internal Verifier of the program to ensure high quality standards in course delivery, trainee engagement, assessment, use of appropriate technology, etc.
  • Participate in data-driven research by designing, testing, and disseminating new approaches to improve our training outcomes
  • Assist the Vice President of Training and Quality Assurance to identify strategic partners that facilitate our training outcomes
  • Participate in ACTT nominated events, conferences and trade shows
  • Prepare regular reports on your deliverables, team’s performance, etc.
  • Any other reasonable ask within scope

Competencies & Requirements

  • Minimum of a Masters’ Degree in a relevant trade area eg. Master Plumbing, Architecture, Civil Engineering with at least 3 years’ industry experience
  • OR Bachelors’ Degree with over 5 years’ industry experience in a relevant trade area
  • Experience working within an academic or training institution as a teacher or facilitator
  • Ready for a start-up environment and working within a participatory community
  • Demonstrates strong integrity and ethical standards

Nice to have: 

  • Registered and accredited Facilitator by CTVET or any external regulator
  • Hands on person, ready to BUILD at ACTT
  • Excellent communication abilities (oral and written), and fluency in English
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Possess good analytical skills, and makes decisions guided by data
  • Proficient in use of technology and embraces new tools

Working Conditions

  • Must work from the office

How to apply

Send your CV to careers@actt.edu.gh using “Lead Facilitator, Plumbing” as the email subject and attach a one to two-page written statement of your teaching and cultural philosophy

Job Profile

Title:

Internal Verifier, Plumbing Systems Design

Reports to:

Vice President, Training & Quality Assurance

Type of Contract:

Full-Time

Status:

2 Years (Renewable)

Location:

Accra, Ghana 

Overview

Our Plumbing Systems Design curriculum has a strong practice-orientation underpinned by design thinking principles. The program begins with interactive, multi-disciplinary foundational modules to expose trainees to a practical mindset shift for precision in the trade. Trainees are then introduced to principles, tools, new technologies, standards and design essentials required to install, maintain and upgrade plumbing systems via a blend of theory and practical applications. The training ends with an extensive apprenticeship at a workplace where trainees engage industry players, work on exciting projects and apply concepts in real time.

The Internal Verifier for our Plumbing Systems Design program will monitor and evaluate the program activities to ensure high standards. S/He must embody the values that ACTT seeks to instil in the modern artisan for 21st century and beyond.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement and maintain a system that ensures personnel, methods, processes, and procedures related to this program conform to internal ACTT guidelines, as well as external quality assurance regulations and requirements of national and international standards
  • Implement a multi-directional feedback system aligning the various stakeholders of this program on a regular basis
  • Participate in data-driven research by designing, testing, and disseminating new approaches to improve our training outcomes
  • Assist the Vice President of Training and Quality Assurance to identify strategic partners that facilitate our training outcomes
  • Participate in ACTT nominated events, conferences and trade shows
  • Prepare regular reports on your deliverables, team’s performance, etc.
  • Any other reasonable ask within scope

Competencies & Requirements

  • Minimum of a Masters’ Degree in a relevant trade area eg. Master Plumbing, Architecture, Civil Engineering with at least 3 years’ industry experience
  • OR Bachelors’ Degree with over 5 years’ industry experience in a relevant trade area
  • Experience working within an academic or training institution as an evaluator or facilitator
  • Ready for a start-up environment and working within a participatory community
  • Demonstrates strong integrity and ethical standards

Nice to have: 

  • Registered and accredited Facilitator/Verifier by CTVET or any external regulator
  • Hands on person, ready to BUILD at ACTT
  • Excellent communication abilities (oral and written), and fluency in English
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Possess good analytical skills, and makes decisions guided by data
  • Proficient in use of technology and embraces new tools

Working Conditions

  • Must work from the office

How to apply

Send your CV to careers@actt.edu.gh using “Internal Verifier, Plumbing” as the email subject and attach a one to two-page written statement of your teaching and cultural philosophy