Established in 1963 by an Act of Parliament (Act 204) and now superseded by Act 588 of 2000, GAEC has the mandate which includes the promotion, development and utilisation of the peaceful application of nuclear and biotechnological techniques and nuclear education for economic and socal advancement of Ghana. In pursuance of these objectives the Commission has established Institutes and Centres which carry out appropriate research activities and human resource development. The Commission has total staff strength of 700 comprising research scientist, technical, administrative and supporting staff.

Description Of Job

The Position:
The position requires a person who is very dynamic, self-motivated, results-oriented and professionally competent. In addition, the candidate must possess excellent writing, communication and inter-personal skills. He/she must be a good team player.

As the Director of Administration, the successful candidate will be a key member of the Executive Management Team of the Commission and will be responsible for the overall co-ordination and supervision of the strategic management of the Human Resources (HR) and the Administrative functions of the Commission.

Key Responsibilities:
Reporting directly to the Director-General, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

•  Developing and formulating Human Resource (HR) Policies in areas such as staff appraisals, career development planning, compensations and benefits etc
•  Directly and co-ordinating Staff Development, Employee Relations, Facility Management and General Office Management
•  Providing Strategic directions, having in-depth knowledge of the operation of the Commission in areas such as corporate governance, commercialization and strategic management
•  Liaising with the various Institute and other supporting services for effective and efficient management of the activities of the Commission
•  Ensuring compliance with regulatory and statutory documents such as Public Procurement Act, Labour Law, Financial Administration Act, etc
•  Serving as Secretary to the GAEC Board

Terms of Appointment:

•  The Appointment, which is full time, will be for five (5) years for the position
•  Salary and fringe benefits are attractive

Qualification Required & Experience

Qualification/Experience
The minimum job requirements are:

•  A Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management or Psychology with adequate training in Human Resource Management (HRM)
•  Must have at least fifteen (15) years relevant experience
•  A minimum of ten (10) years experience at Senior Management Level in a Research Institution or University
•  Demonstrated knowledge and skills in General Administration and Human Resource Management

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates are requested to submit the following in addition to their application letter and completed application forms (obtainable at a fee) in a sealed envelope indicating the position for the address below:

Director-General
Ghana Atomic Energy Commission
P. O. Box LG 80
Legon

Closing Date: 31 August, 2012

•  Curriculum Vitae, with names and addresses of three (3) referees;
•  A two-page statement on how the candidate intends to carry on with the Commission's Vision