The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites applications from suitably qualified Ghanaians who are goal-orineted, result-driven with exceptional leadership qualities for appointment as Deputy Executive Director, (Field Operations) of the EPA.

Job Purpose:
To direct and coordinate the activities of all Zonal and Regional Directors for the efficient operation of the Zonal, Regional and Area/District Offices of the Agency through effective resource mobilization and control.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Develops corporate plans and strategies for a sustainable environmental management for the Field Operation Division within the framework of approved policies of the Agency
•   Assesses the appropriateness of programme direction and determines the need for redirection of the Agency’s programme efforts and adjusting schedules and resources as necessary in order to accommodate changes in the Agency’s priorities
•   Oversees the development and implementation of comprehensive regional and area/district programme of activities bordering every aspect of the environment
•   Designs and conducts comprehensive management studies on complex environmental issues for higher-level decision making, including the exercises of judgment in interpreting and providing analyses of controversial issues affecting the regional district offices
•   Consult and advises the Executive Director on all policies, programmes and work plans and highlights issues of concern, including additional resource requirements for implementation
•   Develops strong and effective work inter-linkages with all regional and district healths and other departments of the Agency for the overall total co-ordination of the field operations division
•   Represents or negotiates on behalf of the Agency and decision makers, on the one part, and Policy Analysts from other Departments on the other, in inter agency working groups on policy
•   Represents the Agency in explaining national policy, including relevant sensitivities to nationally known experts and leading local and national representatives at group gatherings and in day-to-day communications
•   Perform other duties, within the scope and intent of the job, as may be assigned from time to time by the Executive Director

Remuneration: The terms and conditions of the appointment are in conformity with those of the public service compensation package and other fringe benefits.

Qualification Required & Experience

Person Specification:

•   A minimum of a Masters degree in the Physical or Social Science from a recognized institution
•   A PhD in related field will be an added advantage
•   A minimum of fifteen (15) years’ relevant experience, five (5) years of which should have been in a Research/Academic Institution or a Regulatory Body
•   Evidence of technical report/publications in international-recognized journals relevant to the work of the Agency
•   Must have a good understanding of the Ghanaian environmental landscape

Competencies/Skills
Techncial:

•   Research
•   Strategy Implementation
•   Monitoring and Evaluation
•   Report writing

Managerial:

•   Supervisory and Team-Building
•   Employee Performance Management
•   Training Needs Analysis
•   Budget Control
•   Career and succession planning

Personality:

•   Analytical
•   Ability to pay attention to details
•   Employee Motivation
•   Ability to think outside the box
•   Conflict Management

Deliverables:

•   Technical Reports
•   Research Findings & Recommendations
•   Activity Reports
•   Employee Performance Review Reports
•   Project Proposals
•   Policy Advisory Notes
•   Employee Training and Development

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should be forwarded together with a brief statement of the applicant's vision for the EPA, Curriculum Vitae, office and residential telephone numbers, e-mail addressed of three (3) referees to:

The Secretary
Public Services Commission
P. O. Box GP 1618
Accra

Closing Date: 02 August, 2013