Legal Aid Commission, a reputable government institution, Invites interested persons to apply for the following position: Director of Administration

JOB PURPOSE

• To provide technical and administrative direction for the effective and efficient performance of the administrative functions of the Commission.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides inputs for the formulation of policies.
• Ensures the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes and activities of the Division.
• Exercises oversight responsibility for efficient and effective management of the material resources of the Commission.
• Ensures efficient and effective management of the human, material and financial resources of the Division.
• Oversees the organisation of meetings, conferences and workshops.
• Coordinates plans to ensure the availability of resources to support the activities of the Commission.
• Ensures the development and implementation of guidelines for the management of Estate, transport, logistics and the provision of services.
• Ensures the development of administrative systems of the Commission
• Coordinates plans to ensure the availability of resources to support the activities of the Commission.
• Ensures the preparation of the budget and work plan of the Division.
• Ensures the preparation of annual and other periodic reports of the Division.
• Oversees the implementation of the Performance Management System within the Division.
• Supervises and appraises the performances of the subordinate staff.

Qualification Required & Experience

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited tertiary institution in Business/Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Social Sciences or any other related disciplines
• Must be a member of a relevant professional body A minimum of ten (10) years post-Bachelor’s Degree relevant work experience, five (5) years of which must be in a Senior Management level
• Must pass a selection interview conducted by the Public Services Commission in consultation with the Legal Aid Commission.

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent strategic management skills
• Excellent knowledge in Administrative procedures
• Good knowledge in Labour Laws and regulations
• Excellent leadership and management skills Good monitoring and evaluation skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills Negotiation, lobbying and conflict management skills
• Ability to inspire and motivate Good knowledge in financial management laws and regulations
• Good knowledge in relevant ICT applications
• Excellent report writing skills
• Knowledge in legal aid delivery
• High integrity and good ethical standards

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants are to submit application letters with current CVs, including names and addresses of three referees and copies of certificates to:

Head of Administration
P. O. Box 18342
Accra.

All softcopies of applications, CVs and certificates should be sent to:

sylvester.mends@lac.gov.gh

Closing Date: 19 August, 2022