Department: Policy & Planing
Working Environment: Office based
Immediate Supervisor: Assistant Manager, Policy and Planing

Job Purpose:

•   Assist in policy formulation, analysis and evaluation in the mining industry.

Duties:

•   Identify policy issues in the minerals industry tor the attention of the Superior.
•   Initiate formulation of policies for the development of minerals industry
•   Formulate draft policies for review
•   Review the planning functions and activities of the Department and develop strategies which will contribute towards promotion and development of the Mining Sector
•   Conduct review of national policies and determine their implications on the minerals industry and recommend appropriate revision.
•   Evaluate policy implementation within the mineral industry
•   Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Manager of the Department orthe Director of the Division

Expected Outputs/Performance Standards:

•   Expected deliverables are achieved
•   Reports and documents meet quality standards and are submitted timeously

External Relationships

•   Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
•   Environmental Protection Agency
•   Chamber of Mines .
•   National Association of Small Scale Miners
•   Forestry Commission
•   Water Resources Commission
•   Ghana Geological Survey Authority
•   Lands Commission
•   Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands
•   Metropolitan, Municipal, District Assemblies
•   National Development Planning Commission
•   Development Partners (UNDP, WB, ED etc.)

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Candidate for the post of Principal Policy & Planning Officer must possess a degree in Geosciences Or Mining Engineering from a recognized university.
•   A second degree in Planning, Policy and Management would be an added advantage.
•   Must possess at least 6 years, second degree, post qualification and professional experience in the minerals and mining industry.

Skills/Competencies:

•   Very good interpersonal relationship and effective in dealing with people and colleagues
•   Ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision
•   Ability to network
•   Demonstrable leadership ability
•   Team player
•   Computer literacy skills
•   Strong analytical skills

Attributes:

•   High integrity and confidentiality
•   Must be self-disciplined and self-motivated
•   Must be fair and firm

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications with copies of relevant educational certificates and references of experience should be addressed to The Chief Executive Officer Room

400Minerals Commission     
No 12 Switchback Road Residential Area     
Cantonments     
P.O. Box M 248     
Accra  

Closing Date: 13 September, 2016