Role Summary

• To provide technical and administrative direction and leadership for the efficient and effective performance of the Spatial Planning and Development Control Functions of the organisation.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide technical advice and spatial planning guidance to the organisation
• Provide technical and managerial leadership for the Unit;
• Oversee the implementation of programmes and activities of the Unit
• Coordinate and supervise spatial planning projects/programmes of the organisation
• Ensure the implementation of the provisions of the organisation’s Spatial Plans in collaboration with relevant agencies
• Coordinate the provision of infrastructure and relevant services in line with the provisions of the organisation’s Spatial Plans
• Ensure compliance with regulations, checklist, guidelines and planning standards in the implementation of the recommendations of the organisation’s Spatial Plans
• collaborate with appropriate agencies to undertake development control measures within the organisation
• Ensure the preparation, review and evaluation of the organisation’s Spatial Plans in conformity with national standards
• Facilitate the Acquisition of Development permits for developers
• Facilitate the allocation of land to investors.
• Ensure the development and maintenance of a GIS System for the organisation
• collaborate and builds relationships with State and Non State actors in carrying out the functions of the Unit;

Skills & Competency Requirements

• Exceptional communication skills, including excellent written and verbal communication
• A strategic thinker and effective decision maker, with excellent team working spirit
• Effective collaborator and networker, able to build and manage relationships internally and externally
• Engage and negotiate effectively with senior management staff
• Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with internal stakeholders and investors
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Experience

• Experience working with geospatial experts and familiarity with geospatial technologies and software platforms
• Minimum of 9 years of experience in the oil and gas industry with a minimum of 3 years’ experience at a supervisory level

Professional Qualification

• Master’s Degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science or related fields

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Kindly send your application with a detailed CV with the subject line “Manager, Spatial Planning” to:

hr@kpmg.com

Closing Date: 18 November, 2022

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted