University of Cape Coast

Centre for Coastal Management

The Centre for Coastal Management - Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (CCM-ACECoR), University of Cape Coast, invites applications from highly motivated and qualified prospective National Service Personnel for the 2026/2027 service year.
Successful applicants will be assigned to various units of the Centre, including:
•    Administration
•    Laboratories
•    Research
•    Communications
•    Grants
•    Monitoring and Evaluation
•    Accounts

Selected personnel will receive practical training and mentorship within their assigned units to support the effective discharge of their responsibilities.

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
1.    Have a minimum CGPA of 3.0
2.    Hold a background in

• Environmental Science,
• Natural Resource Management,
• Social Sciences,
• Geography,
• Laboratory Technology,
• Biochemistry,
• Information Technology,
• Communications & Public Relations,
• Communication Design
• Statistics,
• Accounting or related disciplines

3.    Demonstrate willingness to learn and work effectively in a team environment
4.    Show interest in pursuing a career in research and development
5.    Be completing undergraduate studies in the 2025/2026 academic year
 

Application Requirements
Interested applicants should submit the following documents:
1.    Cover letter
2.    Academic transcript or statement of results
3.    One recommendation letter from an academic supervisor or lecturer

Mode of Application
Applications should be addressed to:
The Director
Centre for Coastal Management - ACECoR
University of Cape Coast
and submitted via email to: acecor@ucc.edu.gh

Application Deadline
All applications must be submitted no later than 15 June 2026.

Selection Process
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview. Only successful candidates will be contacted.