Job Purpose
To provide strategic leadership, technical and operational direction for the implementation of the programmes and activities of the Communication and Dissemination Directorate.

Duties and Responsibilities

•   Develops strategies for the marketing of GSS products
•   Coordinates the organisation of statistical literacy programmes for key stakeholders and the general public
•   Collates and harmonises the release calendar for the dissemination of economic, social and demographic statistics
•   Validates social and demographic data generated in response to both internal and external requests
•   Coordinates the finalisation of technical and administrative reports for printing
•   Coordinates the updating of the indicators in the Ghana Info, Country Stat, Accelerated Data Programme (ADP), Census Info, Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) and other databases
•   Coordinates the archiving of survey and census data and related documents
•   Guides the design, management and updating of the content of the GSS website in consultation with IT and other relevant directorates
•   Plans, coordinates and supervises GSS Press Releases, Press conferences & briefings, seminars, workshops and dissemination of all GSS publications and activities
•   Designs and develops publicity materials for GSS
•   Prepares and submits quarterly, annual and other periodic reports on the Communication and Dissemination
•   Coordinates and supervises the processing, analysis and dissemination of statistics generated by the Resource and Data Centre of the Service
•   Coordinates foreign travel and other protocol arrangements
•   Ensures the proper documentation and maintenance of library and archival Materials of the Service

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of a Master’s degree from an accredited tertiary institution in Statistics, Demography/Population Studies, Geography, Sociology, Economics, Mathematics or related fields
•   Minimum of ten years relevant work experience, five years of which must be in a senior management position in a reputable statistical or research institution

Competencies and Skills

•   Good leadership skills
•   Good team player
•   Good communication and interpersonal skills
•   Good work ethics
•   Ability to use basic statistical software
•   Extensive experience in public relations and advocacy
•   Capability in statistical analysis and report writing
•   Good managerial and negotiation skills
•   Adaptability and flexibility to change
•   Information management
•   Knowledge in the Labour Act, Public Procurement Act, Financial Act and Regulations and Internal Audit Act

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants are to submit the following, in addition to an application letter:

•   Six (6) copies of detailed curriculum vitae with contact telephone numbers, e-mail address and three referees;
•   Six  (6) copies of a two page vision statement for the (GSS);
•   Six  (6) copies of a brief statement of job regulations in current/latest post; and
•   Other relevant information

Applications (in sealed envelopes marked at the top left corner with the corresponding number of the position being applied for) with a Curriculum Vitae including names and addresses of three  referees, should reach the address below:

The Secretary
Public Services Commission
P. O. BOX GP1618
Accra

Closing Date: 12 October, 2013