The Civil Service Council invites application form suitably qualified Ghanaians who are self-motivated, with exceptional leadership qualities, both within and outside the Civil Service, to encumber the position of: Director Public Records and Archives Administration Department (PRAAD) of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service.

Object of the position:
To provide technical advice to the Head of Civil Service in matters relating to administration of public records and archives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Provide leadership and guidance for determination policies and objectives within the Department and the implementation of the relevant policies and progammes;
•  Co-ordinate work within the Department and provide rules, guidelines and procedures to facilitate the achievement of targets set by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service;
•  Ensure effective organization and development of training programmes consistent with sectoral policies and programmes;
•  Establish systems for effective Departmental collaboration, harmonization and co-ordination to avoid duplication;
•  Develop systems of effective work flow and feed-back on the activities of the Department;
•  Put in place effective resource mobilization strategies for the sourcing of funds from Development Partners for effective implementation of the Department's programmes and activities

Salary and other conditions of service: Very attractive

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A minimum of a Master's Degree in Public Records and Archival Studies/Public Administration/Management
•  A minimum of fifteen (15) years' relevant experience, five (5) years of which must be in a senior management position

Competencies and Skills:

•  Demonstrate strategic leadership qualities, initiative and innovation;
•  Ability to build excellent relationships'
•  Strong analytical and communication skills;
•  Good knowledge of Ghana's development policy priorities and international treaties and protocols on information and records management;
•  Technical and professional archival skills;
•  Strong Monitoring and Evaluation skills;
•  Good team player

How To Apply For The Job

Applications together with supporting documents, a 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 to:

The AG. Secretary
Public Services Commission
P. O. BOX GP 1618
Accra

Closing Date: 14 December, 2012