The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) invites applications from suitably qualified Ghanaians, who are dynamic, goal-oriented and results-driven with exceptional leadership qualities for appointment to the undermentioned position<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title: Director, General Services<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 To provide strategic leadership, technical and administrative direction for the management of resources (financial, human and material) for the achievement of the mandate of the commission<\/p>\n Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Manage the preparation and implementation of the work programme of the General Services Division in conformity with the overall work plan of the commission Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 A master\u2019s degree from an accredited tertiary institution in Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Governance, Social Sciences or any related discipline Competencies and Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Considerable knowledge of management, budget and financial management principles and practices, specifically of the new public financial management Act, the National Labour Act, Internal Audit Agency Act and the Public Procurement Act Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Accra<\/p>\n How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n Applications should be submitted via post or hand-delivered to:\u00a0The Director-General<\/strong>\u00a0National Development Planning Commissions<\/strong>\u00a0No.13 Switchback Road<\/strong>\u00a0P.O.Box CT633<\/strong>\u00a0Cantonments-Accra<\/strong>\u00a0Or email to:\u00a0chairman@ndpc.gov.gh<\/strong><\/p>\n Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a008 February, 2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) invites applications from suitably qualified Ghanaians, who are dynamic, goal-oriented and results-driven with exceptional leadership qualities for appointment to the undermentioned position Job Description…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6721,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[85],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2nO32-9kB","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35873"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6721"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35873"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35873\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35873"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35873"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35873"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2022 Ensure prudent management of administrative and financial policies, regulations, internal control systems and guidelines
\n\u2022 Work to improve processes and policies, and lead long-term organisation planning.
\n\u2022 Oversee the organisation\u2019s human resources, including maintaining personnel records and ensuring that personnel policies are up to date
\n\u2022 Develop and implement a contract management system, with the support of external consultants
\n\u2022 Design systems, policies and procedures for the preparation, implementation and monitoring of annual budgets and financial reports
\n\u2022 Liaise with the Chief Accountant to coordinate and supervise the preparation of financial reports and with external auditors to coordinate the auditing of financial transactions of NDPC
\n\u2022 Design and implement systems and procedures for the proper recording of all administrative processes
\n\u2022 Coordinate and ensure the timely production and dissemination of relevant reports (regular and periodic) including annual reports
\n\u2022 Assess and monitor administration and support systems and evaluate the efficiency of programme delivery methods and procedures
\n\u2022 Advise on administrative matters i the implementation of NDPC plans<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 A minimum of 10 years post-qualification relevant work experience of which at least 5 years has been in a senior management position in a reputable institution
\n\u2022 Certificates or professional training in the areas of quantitative methods, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, project management, leadership, organisational development and performance management will be an added advantage
\n\u2022 Affiliation \/ Membership with a relevant professional body is an added advantage<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Proficiency in the use of computers and an understanding of systems management
\n\u2022 Proven administrative, management and leaderships skills
\n\u2022 Experience in providing oversight in the management of donor funds and related accounting
\n\u2022 Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
\n\u2022 Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate institutional goals and achievements in a compelling manner to diverse stakeholders
\n\u2022 Good planning and organisation skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team
\n\u2022 Ability to use judgment and take initiatives
\n\u2022 Ability to maintain confidentiality<\/p>\n