The Ghana Education Service Council invites applications from suitably qualified Ghanaians who are goal-oriented, results-driven with good leadership qualities and enthusiasm for appointment to the position of: DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF THE GHANA EDUCATION SERVICE

JOB PURPOSE
The Director-General shall provide strategic leadership for the implementation of education policy, and provide technical and administrative direction for the achievement of the mandate of the Service.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Initiate the formulation and implementation of policies on matters relating to the management of pre-tertiary education and advise Council on same.
•   Lead the development, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the policies, strategic plans, projects and programmes of the Service.
•   Exercise oversight responsibility for the efficient and effective management of resources of the Service.
•   Ensure the availability of appropriate internal structures, controls, managementand decision-making systems and processes in the Service.
•   Prepare and submit the annual budget of the Service to the Council for onward transmission to the Ministry of Education.
•   Provide strategic direction to ensure effective and efficient teaching and learning in pre-tertiary educational institutions.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of a master's degree in Management, Organizational Development or an advanced degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited tertiary institution.
•   A minimum of fifteen (15) years post-first degree relevant work experience; five (5) years of which must be in a Senior Management position in education management.
•   Certification as a professional teacher in good standing and membership of a professional education body would be an advantage.

COMPETENCIES

•   Knowledge of the principles and policies underpinning the educational system, education planning and management.
•   A thorough knowledge of the Ghanaian educational system, current issues
•   And best practice in educational management internationally.
•   Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
•   Good negotiation, lobbying and conflict resolution skills.
•   Excellent policy formulation, analysis and review skills.
•   Capacity to inspire and motivate subordinate staff of the service.
•   Extensive knowledge in human, material and financial resource Management.
•   Knowledge and understanding of national and international labour laws and regulations.
•   Excellent knowledge of computer applications.

PERSOHAL ATTRIBUTES
Innovative, inspirational, ethical, organized, and results-oriented.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

Applicant must be able to serve a full FOUR-YEAR TERM from assumption of office before attaining the compulsory retirement age of sixty (60) years.
Salary and Conditions of Service as laid down by the Ghana Education Service.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Application together with supporting documents, a detailed statement of applicant's vision and strategy for the position, (not more than 5-6 double spaced pages) curriculum vitae, office and residential telephone numbers, e-mail address, as well as the contact information of three (3) referees, should be forwarded to:

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

Closing Date: 19 March, 2014

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