The Public Services Commission invites applications from suitably qualified persons who are goal-oriented, results-driven, with exceptional qualities and enthusiasm for appointment to the position of:

Secretary To The Commission

Object Of The Position

To provide strategic leadership, technical and administrative direction for the effective and efficient management (Human, finance and material resource) of the secretariat for the achievement of the mandate of the commission.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

. Provides leadership and guidance for the staff in the initiation and implementation of policies, programmes and other activities of the Commission.

. Co-ordinates the day-to-day administration of the secretariat of the commission and initiates action for the development of systems for the effective management and feed-back on activities within the commission.

. Initiates action for the formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies to promote efficiency, integrity and accountabilities of the public service.

. coordinates the implementation and functions of the commission as spelt out in section 4 of the Public Service Commission Act, 1994, (Act 482)

. Organizes key meetings of the commission and, in particular, acts as secretary to the working and plenary meetings of the commission.

. Coordinates the development of career progression schemes and training programmes for the staff, and monitors their implementation on regular basis.

. Promotes effective consultative relationships between the commission and public service organizations to ensure good government in the organizations.

. Prepares draft annual and other periodic reports of the commission.

. Coordinates the timely production of the commission's annual budget, recommends and monitors the disbursement of budgetary allocation in accordance with prevailing financial regulations.

Qualification And Experience

. A minimum of a second degree, awarded by an accredited tertiary institution, preferably in Public Administration.

. A post-graduate diploma in Public Administration or Public Policy Analysis, strategic and project management.

. A minimum of 15 years relevant work experience, five (5) years of which should be in a senior management position in a reputable public service organization.

Competencies, Skills And Attributes (Persons Specification)

. Good leadership, Organizational, management, monitoring and evaluation skills.
. Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills (oral and written).
. Information Technology (I.T) Application.
. Good knowledge of the financial, procurement, budgetary, auditing, labor laws and regulations of the Public Service.
. Effective networking and partnership skills.
. High sense of integrity
. Strategic people and conflict management.
. Ability to act with discretion, tact and diplomacy.
. Ability to plan and prioritize own work-load and take initiatives.

How To Apply

Applications, together with supporting documents, a statement of applicant's vision for the position. curriculum vitae, office and residential telephone numbers, e-mail address as well as the addresses of three (3) referees, should be forwarded, not later than two (2) weeks from the date of first publication of this advertisement to:

The Chairman
Public Services Commission
P.O. BOX GP 1618
Accra

Qualified females are   encouraged to apply.