Job Purpose
To provide strategic leadership and technical direction for effective management of the day-to-day Legal issues of the Service.

Duties and Responsibilities

•   Provides inputs for the implementation and maintenance of GSS’ legal strategy and policies
•   Oversees the legal functions of the Service with the objective of protecting the interest and rights of the Service
•   Collaborates with Administration Directorate in setting the overall philosophy and strategy in ensuring that all practices, policies and business activities fall within the bounds of the Service’s mandate and the national legal framework
•   Provides inputs into the preparation and review of proposed contracts, leases, forms, agreements and other legal instruments
•   Provides advice on legislation and allied government directives
•   Prepares correspondence of legal character
•   Advises on sanctions and other disciplinary measures and interpretation of conditions of service
•   Represents the GSS in legal matters affecting the Service

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in law [i.e. LLB or BA (Law)] from a recognised university, with emphasis on corporate law and regulations or its equivalent professional qualification
•   A member of the Ghana Bar Association
•   A minimum of three years’ post qualification relevant work experience
•   Active Court practice

Competencies and Skills

•   Leadership, mentoring and management skills
•   Good team player
•   High level computer proficiency
•   Strategic planning, quantitative and analytical skills
•   Negotiation and lobbying skills
•   Capacity to inspire and motivate
•   Communication, report writing, and presentation skills
•   Knowledge of project and programme management

Knowledge of the Labour Act and relevant legal and financial regulations

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants are to submit the following, in addition to an application letter:

•   Six (6) copies of detailed curriculum vitae with contact telephone numbers, e-mail address and three referees;
•   Six  (6) copies of a two page vision statement for the (GSS);
•   Six  (6) copies of a brief statement of job regulations in current/latest post; and
•   Other relevant information

Applications (in sealed envelopes marked at the top left corner with the corresponding number of the position being applied for) with a Curriculum Vitae including names and addresses of three  referees, should reach the address below:

The Secretary
Public Services Commission
P. O. BOX GP1618
Accra

Closing Date: 12 October, 2013