Job Summary:
Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Policy & Planning, the Policy & Planning Manager undertakes activities in co-ordination of the development of plans, policies and programmes for effective implementation of the national response

Duties & Responsibilities:

•   Assists in policy dialogue on the national response to HIV & AIDS between government, development partners, implementing partners and other stakeholders at the district, regional and national level
•   Liaises with donor agencies and other stakeholders with the view to achieving improved planning of the national response
•   Provides technical and/or administrative assistance regarding review/modifications of policy documents
•   Applies knowledge of research, planning, analysis, performance management and evaluation methodologies in the development of strategic and operational plans
•   Participates in project design and implementation
•   Assists in the coordination of implementation of Programme of Work or the national response
•   Assists with the coordination of various fora and meetings for information sharing
•   Assists with the preparation of divisional and organizational Annual Reports
•   May represent the Division/GAC at sub-committee meetings and other public meetings
•   Assists in developing advocacy plans on HIV and AIDS issues.

Remuneration: Attractive

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Masters degree in the Social Sciences, Development Planning, Health Policy, Public Health or related disciplines
•   A minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience in the public or private society sector or the NGO sector

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

•   Strong administrative and managerial competencies.
•   Leadership and analytical skills.
•   Considerable technical knowledge and commitment to HIV and AIDS issues.
•   Adequate knowledge of public service administrative and financial regulations.
•   Proficiency in use of computer and internet skills.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants together with detailed CVs and copies of certificates are to be submitted to the address below:

The Director-General
Ghana AIDS Commission
4th Floor
Ghana Olympic Committee Building
Adjacent Ridge Hospital

Tel: 0302-782262/3, 0302-764219      Fax: 0302-782264

E-mail: info@ghanaids.gov.gh

Closing Date: 11 February, 2014