Job Vacancy For Deputy Government Statistician (Operations) At Ghana Statistics Service



Objective of the position
To provide strategic leadership, technical and operational direction for the implementation of the programmes and activities related to the Operations Directorate.

Duties and Responsibilities

•   Provides professional leadership and direction in the planning, programming and implementation of activities within the framework of the GSS Corporate Plan and the national strategy for the development of statistics
•   Directs the collection and compilation of social, demographic and economic data from all sources
•   Supervises the updating and reproduction of maps and supporting materials, the maintenance of sampling frame/registers
•   Supervises the analysis of social, demographic and economic statistics for publication, dissemination and storage
•   Prepares and submits quarterly, annual and other periodic reports on the Operations Divisions to the Government Statistician
•   Manages the development and implementation of an outreach and public information and statistical literacy campaign; serving as an effective spokesperson for the Service and establishing collaborations and partnerships with key officials at all levels, within and beyond the national statistical system
•   Assesses the data needs of stakeholders periodically and develops programmes and strategies to address data gaps and other systemic deficiencies
•   Supports the management of inter-agency technical advisory committees for the promotion of harmonized concepts and definitions, adoption of common methods and procedures, and maintenance of standardized classifications
•   Ensures compliance with the UN Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics and the African Charter of Statistics within the national statistical system
•   Coordinates the provision of data to national, regional and international bodies and individuals

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, and Demography/Population Studies.
•   A minimum of eight years’ post-PhD qualification work experience in the relevant fields in a reputable institution, five years of which must be in a senior management position.
•   Membership of a relevant professional association/body will be an advantage.

Competencies and Skills

•   Good leadership, networking, mentoring and management skills
•   Probing and analytical thinking ability
•   Good communication and presentation skills
•   Adaptability and flexibility to change
•   Knowledge of Computer Science and Information Technology would be an added advantage
•   Knowledge of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), Financial Administration Act, 2003 (Act 654), Internal Audit Agency Act, 2003 (Act 658) and the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663)

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