JOB PURPOSE

To provide leadership, technical and administrative direction for the achievement of the mandate of the Regional Peace Council

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Initiates and advises on the formulation of policies of the Regional Peace Council.
•   Leads in the development and implementation of strategic plans and programmes for the promotion of peace in the Region.
•   Serves as secretary to the Regional Peace Council Board
•   Coordinates, monitors and evaluates all programmes of the Regional Peace Council.
•   Ensures the availability of appropriate internal structures, controls, management and decision-making systems and processes in the Regional Peace Council.
•   Collaborates with the National Peace Council on the mobilisation of funds to promote the functions of the Council in the region.
•   Submits annual and other periodic reports on the Regional Peace Council's activities to the Regional and the National Boards.
•   Builds and manages an effective and dedicated cross- cultural work team.
•   Collaborates and builds relationships with key Government, Public and  Private  sector partners and stakeholders  in carrying out the Council's mandate in the Region.
•   Represents the Regional Peace Council at meetings with donors, government, United Nations and peace actors, and peace building institutions.
•   Coordinates the preparation of the annual work plans and budgets of the Region.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of master's degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, or related programme from an accredited tertiary institution
•   A minimum of ten (10) years post-bachelor's degree relevant work experience, five (5) years of which must be in a senior management position in a reputable institution.

COMPETENCIES

•   Excellent knowledge in peace building, governance, gender and conflict resolution
•   Extensive leadership, networking, monitoring and management skills
•   Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
•   Good negotiation, lobbying, arbitration and diplomatic skills
•   Good knowledge in financial, procurement, budgeting and internal audit regulations.
•   Extensive knowledge of conflict situation in Ghana.
•   Strong qualitative, quantitative and analytical skills
•   High level computer proficiency
•   Knowledge of project and programmes management
•   High integrity and ethics,

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications (in sealed envelopes marked, in the top left corner with the corresponding number of the position being applied for) with a Curriculum Vitae including names and addresses of three (3) referees, should reach the address below:

THE SECRETARY
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION
P. O. BOX GP 1618
ACCRA

Closing Date: 19 November, 2014