The Institute of Local Government Studies (ILGS) is mandated to build the capacities of staff and members of Ghana’s local government authorities.

JOB SUMMARY:

•   Assist the Director of ILGS in the performance of’ the Director’s functions.
•   Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Campus to which he/she has been assigned responsibilities.

Qualification Required & Experience

Academic Qualifications:

•   Hold a Doctorate Degree in Public Administration, Local Government Administration or in any other relevant discipline; from a reputable University;

OR

•   Possess a Researched Masters Degree in Public Administration, Local Government Administration or any other related discipline; as well as other relevant post-graduate academic qualifications
•   Be a member of a professional recognised body.

Experience

•   Doctorate Degree: A minimum of 10 years relevant working experience, five years of which must have been in a top management position in a similar institution

Researched Masters Degree with Other Relevant Post Graduate Academic Qualifications:

•   A minimum of 10 years relevant working experience of which five (5) years must have been in a management position.

Competencies

Technical Competencies

•   Good knowledge of  local  governance,  public administration and development management.
•   Strategy formulation and management skills
•   Quantitative and qualitative research skills.
•   Proposal writing skills

Managerial Competencies

•   Ability to plan, organise and co-ordinate
•   Ability to negotiate, network and advocate effectively with stakeholders
•   Ability to raise funds,
•   Ability to monitor, control and supervise the use of resources.
•   Ability to motivate subordinates,
•   Ability to work under pressure.

Desired Personality Traits

•   Integrity and honesty.
•   Self-management, self-motivation and self-devel­opment capacities
•   Results oriented
•   Good human relations and communication skills.

REMUNERATION

As approved for senior members of the Institute by the Council

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should submit the complete application pack to the Registrar, institute of Local Government Studies, P. O. Box LG 549, Legon-Accra (hard copy); or reciistrar@ilqs-edu.org (soft copy). The application pack should contain the following:

•   Completed application form for Senior Members to be downloaded from the Institute's website at www.ilqs-edu.org:
•   A covering letter setting out how your qualifica­tion and experience match the requirement of the position;
•   Curriculum Vitae with full contact information of two (2) referees;
•   Two page vision statement;
•   Photocopies of relevant certificates and;
•   At least two samples of publications

Closing Date: 22 January, 2014

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.