The National Media Commission is looking for a suitably qualified, goal-oriented and results-driven person with exceptional qualities for appointment to the position of: GENERAL MANAGER. GHANA NEWS AGENCY (GNA)

The Position:

The provide overall leadership, strategic direction and supervision of the operations of the Agency.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Advise the Board on operational policies, administration and management of the Agency.
• Implement policies, decisions and programmes of the Board.
• Establish and implement approved financial, administrative, technical, production, marketing, editorial, internal audit system and procedures and organizational structures for the achievement of the mandate of the agency.
• Develop and promote a culture of good governance, co-operation, commitment, efficacy, accountability and productivity within the Agency.
• Present a draft annual budget estimates of the Corporation to the Board three (3) months before the end of the financial year or as directed by the Board.
• Present to the Board annual work plan based on the approved budget not later than one (1) month after the beginning of the financial year
• Ensure that Audit report is presented to the Board within three (3) months after the end of the financial year
• Prepare and submit quarterly reports on the operations and activities of the Agency to the Board, not later than two (2) weeks after the end of each quarter.
• Prepare and submit annual reports on the operations and activities of the Agency to the Board, not later than two (2) months after the end of the calendar year.

Qualification Required & Experience

• A minimum of Master's Degree in Sciences or Arts, preferably, Mass Communications, Journalism, Business/Public Administration, Engineering, Economics, Management or equivalent professional qualification from a recognised institution, with not less than fifteen (15) years' post qualification relevant work experience, five (5) years of which must be in a senior management position in a reputable institution.
• The successful candidate should be able to serve a term of four (4) years before he/she attains the compulsory retirement age of sixty (60) years.

Competencies and Skills:

• Strong managerial and organizational skills
• Demonstrable knowledge of the media and communication, and in particular of wire service/news agency operations.
• Demonstration of creativity and good business acumen.
• Excellent leadership and decision making skills
• Good team player
• Excellent communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in computer and software application.
• Conversant with the Financial Administration Act, the Public Procurement Act, the Internal Audit Agency Act, the National Media Commission Act.
• Excellent marketing orientation and good knowledge of Media Networks, particularly the electronic media.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified applicants may apply. providing an up-to-date detailed Curriculum Vitae with contact information (postal & emall address. telephone number); and contact details of three (3) referees, who can attest to the applicant's professional competencies.

Applications should be submitted to any of the following addresses not later than March 23, 2018

Email: mediacommission@yahoo.com

Registered postal mail:

THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
NATIONAL MEDIA COMMISSION
PO BOX SO 114
SPORTS STADIUM
ACCRA

Hand-deliver documents to NMC's office at:

1ST RANGOON CLOSE
CANTONMENTS
ACCRA
GPS:GL-0603177

Closing Date: 23 March, 2018

Only short-listed applicants will be written to.