Department: Monitoring and Evaluation

Job Purpose:

•   Responsible for effective monitoring and evaluation of plans and programmes of operations of the mineral and mining industry

Duties:

•   Monitor the activities of the operators in the minerals and mining industry and discuss issues of concern with the superiors tor redress
•   Review operations of exploration and or mining companies in the performance of their duties as required by law.
•   Review environmental reports and make appropriate recommendation.
•   Assists in addressing community issues relating to mining
•   Prepare and submit monitoring and evaluation reports
•   Assist in developing and implementing systems for monitoring and evaluation.
•   Assist in developing, capturing of data and ensuring up-to-date population of database for monitoring and evaluation indicators.
•   Ensure that all members of staff who report to him/her directly perform their duties as enshrined in their job descriptions.
•   Assist the Head of Department in making recommendations for the acquisition, sale- guarding assets of the Department as well as ensuring that proper documentation for all the assets are kept.
•   Assist the Manager to ensure that the Department functions in accordance with the law and regulations and achieving its deliverables
•   Ensure that reports, documents and other correspondences meet quality standards and are submitted timeously
•   Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Manager of the Department or the Director of the Division

External Relationships:

•   Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
•   Environmental Protection Agency
•   Chamber of Mines
•   National Association of Small Scale Miners
•   Forestry Commission
•   Water Resources Commission
•   Ghana Geological Survey Authority

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Candidates for the post of Principal Officer, Monitoring & Evaluation must possess a second degree in Geology or Mineral Exploration from a recognized university Preference shall be given to candidates with vast experience in mining operations particularly in the area of monitoring & evaluation of mining related projects.
•   Must possess at least 6 years second degree post qualification professional experience in the minerals and mining industry.

Skills/Competencies For The Principal Monitoring And Evaluation Officer Position:

•   Very good interpersonal relationship and effective in dealing with people and colleagues
•   Ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision.
•   Team player
•   Demonstrable leadership ability
•   Computer literacy skills
•   Willingness to travel at short notice
•   Strong analytical skills

Attributes:

•   High integrity and confidentiality
•   Must be self-disciplined and self-motivated
•   Must be fair and firm

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications with copies of relevant educational certificates and references of experience should be addressed to The Chief Executive Officer Room

400Minerals Commission     
No 12 Switchback Road Residential Area     
Cantonments     
P.O. Box M 248     
Accra  

Closing Date: 13 September, 2016