Job Purpose

•To provide leadership, technical and administrative direction for the achievement of the mandate of the commission

Duties and Responsibilities

•Ensures the provision of inputs for the formulation and implementation of policies and programme
•Exercises oversight responsibility for the efficient and effective management of the resources (human, material and financial) of the commission
•Ensures effective internal communication within the commission
•Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of the commission's programmes and objectives and make recommendations for improvements
•Reviews proposals on standardization, metrology and planning, monitoring and evaluation for approval
•Manages the operational processes to ensure compliance with the relevant media communications laws and management system standards
•Ensures the establishment of management systems and their accreditation within the commission
•Ensures the preparation and submission of quarterly, mid-year, annual and other periodic reports of the operations section
•Oversees the preparation and implementation of performance management system of the Operations section
•Appraises the performance of the Directors within the Operations section

Qualification Required & Experience

•A minimum of a Master's Degree in Journalism/Communications, Law or any related field from an accredited tertiary institution
•A minimum of 12 years of post-qualification relevant work experience, 5 years of which must be in a Senior Management position in a reputable institution
•Must pass a selection interview

In-Service Entry

•Availability of vacancy in the grade of Deputy Executive Secretary
•A minimum of 5 years on the grade of Director
•Must have a satisfactory staff performance appraisal report
•Must pass a selection interview

Career Progression

By promotion to the grade of Executive Secretary subject to the following:

•Availability of vacancy in the grade of Executive Secretary
•A minimum of 5 years in the grade of Deputy Executive Secretary
•Must have a satisfactory staff performance appraisal report

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and qualified applicants may apply, providing an up-to-date detailed curriculum vitae with contact information (postal and email address, telephone number) and contact details 3 referees, who can attest to the applicant's professional competencies

Applications should be submitted to any of the following address to:

The Executive Secretary
National Media Commission
P.O.Box SD 114
Sports Stadium
Accra

Hand-deliver documents to NMC's office to:

1st Rangoon Close
Cantonments
Accra

Closing Date: 08 May, 2026