The Local Government Service Secretariat (LGSS) in fulfillment of its mandate of ensuring the effective and efficient day-to-day administration of the Metropolitan/Municipal/District Assemblies (MMDAs) and in accordance with the Local Government Service Act 2003, (Act 656) is seeking highly successful and results-oriented persons to fill the following position in the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies.

Position: District Coordinating Director

Job Purpose:
To coordinate, organize and implement MMDAs policies and programmes.

Job Summary:

•   Serves as Secretary to the Assembly and chairs the Planning and Coordinating Unit;
•   Serves as special advisor to the Chief Executive;
•   Initiates and guides policy formulation, planning and decision making at the Assembly;
•   Acts as liaison of the Heads of Decentralized Departments and the Chief Executive and
•   Manages the financial resources of the Assembly in consultation with the Chief Executive.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Masters Degree from a recognized University with a minimum of twelve (12) years relevant working experience in the Assembly or a comparable Public Sector Institution of which at least seven (7) years must have been acquired at the senior management level and
•   Must demonstrate substantial expertise in Public Sector Management and Local Government Policy Administration.
•   Membership of a relevant professional Body will bean added advantage

The Ideal Candidate must have:

•   Leadership and Managerial Skills
•   Effective Verbal and Written Communication Skills
•   Good Negotiation and interpersonal Skills
•   Excellent Analytical Skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All Applications shall:

•   Indicate the position applied for in the application;
•   Attach copies of Educational Certificates, Professional Certificates (where applicable), Curriculum Vitae (CV) including three (3) referees with their contact details, (at least one referee must be professional related);

Submit application before Friday, 11th July, 2014 to:

The Head of Service
Local Government Service Secretariat
University Post Office
RM.B.L-52
Legon - Accra

Contact Local Government Service Secretariat (LGSS) telephone numbers 0302-677929 / 0302-672439 for any clarification.

Closing Date: 11 July, 2014

Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.