The Position

The Director-General is the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, and subject to such general directions as the Board may give, is responsible for overall leadership, co-ordination, guidance and supervision of the work of the corporation.

Responsibilities/Duties:

. The day-to-day administrative of the Corporation
. Advise the Board on corporate and operational policies and procedures
. Implementation of the decisions of the Board and the policies, bye-laws, and other instruments and objectives of the Corporation
. Provide guidelines to conform with the principles of public broadcasting
. Present to the Board monthly reports of the operations and activities of the Corporation
. 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
. Presentation to the Board the annual work plan based on the approved budget not later than one month after the beginning of the financial year
. Submit to the Board a mid-year report on the implementation of the work programme plan
. Submit to the Board an annual report on the activities of the Corporation in the preceding year within three (3) months of the year
. Ensure that Audit report is presented to the Board within three (3) months after the end of the financial year
. Ensure provision, as a public service, of independent and impartial broadcasting services (sound and television) for general reception in Ghana
. Engage, in accordance with Board policy, in commercial broadcasting through the sale of period advertisements scheduled at prescribed segments in its programme service
. Ensure compliance with output requirements under the law in the public service broadcasting of the Corporation
. Develop and maintain a philosophy of management and corporate culture that fosters co-operation
. Any other relevant duties/responsibilities that may be assigned by the Board

Experience And Qualification

A minimum of Master’s Degree in Sciences or Arts, preferably, Mass Communications, Journalism, Business/Public Administration, Engineering, Economics, Management or its equivalent professional qualification from a recognized 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

Competencies and Skills

. Strong managerial and organizational skills
. Demonstrable knowledge of public broadcasting
. Demonstration of creativity and good business acumen
. leadership and decision making skills
. Excellent administrative and supervisory 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 Communications Authority Act and the National Media Commission Act
. Excellent marketing orientation and good knowledge of Media Networks, particularly the electronic media

How To Apply For The Job:

Applications should be forwarded, not later than together with supporting documents, a statement of applicants vision for the position, Curriculum Vitae, office and residential telephone numbers, e-mail and addresses of three (3) referees to:

The Executive Secretary
National Media Commission
P.O. Box SD 114
Sports Stadium
Accra

Closing Date: 6th July, 2012