Research Assistant
National Council For Tertiary Education
Ghana
Planning Department:Monitored and evaluated developments in Tertiary Education. Developed formats to facilitate continuous monitoring and evaluation of Tertiary Education in Ghana. Analyzed institutional data against standards and norms to enable Council to make informed decisions. Reported periodically to the Head of Department on the progress of data collection for all the specialized institutions in the country.______________________________________________________________Procurement Department:Prepared purchase orders and sent copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests. Verified accuracy of financial or transactional data. Prepared, maintained, and reviewed purchasing files, reports, and price lists. Checked data for recording errors. Prepared documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.Analyzed financial information. By comparing prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers. Verified accuracy of financial or transactional data. By reviewing requisition orders to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications. Calculated costs of orders, and charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts. Contacted suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems. Located suppliers, using sources such as catalogs and the internet. Monitored contractor performance, recommending contract modifications when necessary. Prepared invitation-of-bid forms, and mail forms to supplier firms or distribute forms for public posting. Exercised tender evaluation proceedings. Exercised contract award proceedings and its management.