The Public Services Commission and the Civil Service Council of Ghana invite applications from suitably qualified Public Servants, who are goal-oriented, results driven and innovative with excellent leadership qualities, for appointment as CHIEF DIRECTORS for some Ministries.

Object of the Position
The Chief Director, the administrative head of the Ministry shall be responsible for the efficient organization, management and delivery of the mandate of the Ministry subject to the general policy direction of the Civil Service Council, and the Minister. As the Chief Advisor to the Minister, the Chief Director shall be creative, and promote productivity by introducing modern management practices and techniques.

Duties and Responsibilities

•   Provides leadership and guidance for determining policies and objectives within the sector and the implementation of the policies and objectives;
•   Co-ordinates work programmes and provide rules, guidelines and procedures to facilitate the achievement of targets set by the Ministry;
•   Ensures the effective organization and development of training programmes consistent with sectoral policies and programmes;
•   Establishes systems for effective inter-ministerial and sectoral collaboration and co-operation to avoid duplication and to achieve harmonization of programmes;
•   Develops systems of effective work-flow and feedback on the activities within the sector;
•   Promotes efficiency and creativity in the Ministry through the enforcement of the performance management system.

Salary and Conditions of Service
Very attractive

Qualification Required & Experience

•   At least, a master’s degree or post-graduate qualification from a recognized University in any of the following fields of study: Social Sciences, Organizational Development, Law, Public Administration, Policy Analysis and Business Administration;
•   Must have good working knowledge in ICT;
•   Must have not less than fifteen (15) years post first degree relevant work experience, five (5) years of which should be in senior management position;
•   Applicants must be able to serve an initial term of four (4) years before the statutory retirement age.

Competencies and Skills

•   Ability to demonstrate excellent leadership in performance management.
•   Ability to manage people.
•   Adequate knowledge of the Civil Service.
•   Good presentation, negotiation and persuasive skill.
•   Good communication and interpersonal skills.
•   Strong analytical, quantitative and problem solving skills.
•   Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
•   Adequate knowledge of the Financial Administration Act, Public Procurement Act and Internal Audit Agency Act.

Personal Attributes

•   Must have high sense of integrity and confidentiality.
•   Must be result- oriented and be proactive.
•   Must be innovative and reform oriented.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

•   Applications should be submitted with the following supporting documents
1) Curriculum Vitae;
2) A maximum of four (4) page statement in (in 1.5cm spacing in 12 font size) on the current issues challenging the performance of the Civil Service and how you intend to address them; and
3) The addresses of three (3) referees, including telephone number and email.
•   The applications, together with the above-listed documents should be forwarded, not later than 6th December, 2013 to:

THE SECRETARY
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION
P.O BOX GP 1618
ACCRA

Closing Date: 06 December, 2013

•   Qualified women are encouraged to apply
•   Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews