Local Government Service Jobs: HR Director

Lycopodium is a leading Engineer in the design, development and construction of mineral processing and mining related projects worldwide. Due to the Company’s expansion and involvement in a number of new and up and coming projects in Ghana and West Africa, multiple opportunities are now available for highly motivated and focused individuals with EPCM experience to join our team

Job Description

Job Purpose:
To coordinate the overall human resource programmes and organize staff training within Regional Coordinating Councils (RCCs)

Job Summary:

Ensures effective and efficient administration of human resources in the RCCs
Ensures that institutional policies in respect of employment, personnel, wages and salaries are translated into good management practices
Recruit competent personnel needed for the administration of the RRCs; and maintenance of good workplace interactions
Regularly updates the records of each staff, monitors posting and keeps personal history of each employee
Responsible for the promotion, transfer and general welfare of the staff including issues of compensation and fringe benefits
Implements human resource policies and programmes as stated in the government legal instruments
Regularly submits reports to the Coordinating Director on all field activities, projects and organization issues related to human resources;
Appraises the performance records of each staff and uses the result to enrich training schemes and staff competencies
Makes available services and facilities necessary to support operation of the RCC’s and
Performs any other official duties pertaining to human resources management, improvement and development in the RCCs

Required Skills or Experience

A Masters Degree in Human Resources Management, Social Sciences, Administration or an equivalent subject
A minimum of twelve (12) years relevant working experience
Excellent interpersonal relations, communication skills and a strong knowledge of the Ghana Labour laws; and
Be a member of a recognized professional body
The ideal candidate must have:
Leadership and Managerial skills
Presentation, Facilitation and Training skills
Interpersonal skills and Communication skills
Interviewingskills
Analytical skills
Negotiation skills

How To Apply

Applicants shall:

Indicate the position applied for in the application, attach copies of:
Educational certificates, Professional certificates (where applicable), Curriculum vitae (CV) Including three referees with their contact details, (at least one referee must be professional related)
Submit application to:
The Head of Service
Local Governance Service Secretariat
University Post Office
P. M. B L -52
Legon, Accra

Contact LGSS telephone numbers: 0302-677929, 0302-672439 for any clarification

(LGSS is on Abdul Nasser Road, adjacent Afua Sutherland Children’s Park and opposite FAO Office)

Offer valid till: 03 Dec, 2010