Job Description

•   Provide leadership and strategic direction for restructuring of the management and operations of the Department.

Duties and Responsibility

•   Provides professional advice to the Minister of communications for effective decision-making.
•   Advice the Ministry on the development of a restructuring plan for the Department.
•   Leads the implementation of the reform plan in the Department.
•   Provides inputs for sector policy formulation.
•   Provides leadership for dissemination of government programs to the public and institutions.
•   Leads the review of press releases and publications by the press and media houses and government institutions.
•   coordinates and monitors departmental activities with regard to press coverage during State events and ceremonies. •   Maintains good relationship and public image with the international agencies, government and non-governmental institutions including official visitors in articulating government policies, answering queries on issues, and sharing government accomplishments with the public and the media.
•   Provide effective management for the department.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of Master's Degree from a recognized University in communications Studies, Journalism or an equivalent discipline.
•   A minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant experience with seven (7) years senior management position in a public service organization or in a reputable private sector organization.
•   Membership of a relevant Professional Body.
•   Applicants must be able to serve an initial term of four (4) years before the statutory retirement age of sixty (60) years.
•   Extensive knowledge in ICT.

Competencies and Skills

•   Ability to review technical reports
•   Ability to demonstrate excellent leadership in performance management
•   Ability to manage and work with people of diverse backgrounds and interest
•   Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
•   Good human and public relations skills
•   Must have good experimental knowledge of government policies and programs
•   Conversant with the activities of Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies
•   Abreast of local and international news
•   Knowledge in basic French language and other foreign languages

Personal Attribute

•   Must be results oriented and be proactive
•   Must be innovative and reform oriented
•   Strong advisory and leadership skills
•   Strong report and proposal writing skills
•   Fluent written and spoken English

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should be submitted with the following supporting documents:

•   Curriculum vitae
•   A minimum of four (4) page statement (in 1.5Cm spacing in 12 font size) on challenging issues affecting the performance of the Information Services Department and how you intend to address them
•   Addresses of three (3) references including telephone numbers and email.

The applications, together with the above listed documents, should be forwarded to:

THE HEAD OF CIVIL SERVICE
OFFICE OF THE HEAD OF CIVIL SERVICE
P. O. BOX M. 49
ACCRA

Closing Date: 20 May, 2016

Qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.