Job Summary

To provide strategic, technical and administrative support for the efficient management of resources (finance, human and material) for the achievement of the mandate of the Agency

Duties/Responsibilities

•   Provide inputs for the formulation of policies and programmes of the Agency
•   Coordinate the development of medium and long term strategic plans of the Agency.
•   Exercise oversight responsibility for effective and efficient management of resources (human, financial and material) in the Agency
•   Ensure that statutory financial obligations affecting the Agency are observed.
•   Ensure efficient and effective corporate governance framework within the Agency
•   Assess and provide advice on financial health of the Agency in relation to its policies and programmes.
•   Lead in the preparation and presentation of the Agency's procurement plan, annual budget and annual reports.
•   Facilitate the development and negotiation of contracts on behalf of the Agency
•   Monitor the implementation of the Agency's annual budget in line with its programmes and activities.
•   Provide input and coordinate the development and implementation of strategies for resource mobilization from both private and public sectors.
•   Oversee the development and  implementation  of guidelines,  policies, strategies programmes and activities on corporate affairs of the Agency
•   Oversee the development and  implementation  of guidelines,  policies,  strategies programmes and activities on legal matters of the Agency
•   Oversee  the  formulation   and   implementation  of  human  resource,  finance  and administrative policies, guidelines and procedures
•   Oversee the development and implementation of performance management systems as well as staff development policies and programmes within the Agency.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of Master's Degree in Public/Business Administration, Social Sciences and other related discipline from an accredited tertiary institution.
•   A minimum of twelve (12) years post qualification, relevant work experience, five (5) years of which must be in a senior management position in a reputable organization.
•   PhD in relevant field may be an added advantage.
•   Must pass a competitive selection interview conducted by Public Services Commission in consultation with the EPA Board.

COMPENTENCIES AND SKILLS

•   Extensive leadership, networking, monitoring and management skills
•   Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
•   Negotiation, diplomacy, lobbying and conflict resolution skills
•   Capacity and ability to inspire and motivate
•   Knowledge in environmental issues
•   Extensive knowledge and understanding in financial, procurement, budgeting, auditing and labour regulations
•   Proficiency in relevant computer application
•   Excellent qualitative, quantitative and analytical skills
•   Strong ethical and moral values
•   Report writing skills
•   Effective delegation
•   Good knowledge in Ghanaian culture and traditional systems

Applicants must be able to serve five (5) years before statutory retirement age.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified applicants should forward their applications (in sealed envelopes marked "Deputy Executive Director (Finance and Administration)", statement of applicant's vision for the position, curriculum vitae, office and residential telephone numbers, e-mail and addresses of three (3) referees should be forwarded, not later than three (3) weeks from the date of first publication to

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

Closing Date: 04 September, 2014