The Position

•   The Director-General is the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, and subject to such general directions as the Board may give, is responsible for overall leadership, co-ordination, guidance and supervision of the work of the Corporation.

Responsibilities/Duties:

•   The day-to-day administration of the Corporation
•   Advise the Board on corporate and operational policies and procedures.
•   Implement the decisions, policies, bye-laws, and other instruments of the Board.
•   Provide guidelines to conform with the principles of public broadcasting Present to the Board monthly reports of the operatons and activities of the Corporation.
•   Present a draft annual budget estimates of the Corporation to the Board three (3) months before the end of the financial year or as directed by the Board.
•   Present to the Board the annual work plan based on the approved budget not later than one month after the beginning of the financial year.
•   Submit to the Board a mid-year report on the implementation of the work programme plan.
•   Submit to the Board annual report on the activities of the Corporation in the preceding year within three (3) months of the year.
•   Ensure that Audit report is presented to the Board within three (3) months after the end of the financial year.
•   Ensure provision, as a public service, of independent and impartial broadcasting services (sound and television) for general reception in Ghana.
•   Engage, in accordance with Board policy, in commercial broadcasting through the sale of period advertisements scheduled at prescribed segments in its programmes service.
•   Ensure compliance with output requirements under the law in the public service broadcasting of the Corporation.
•   Develop and maintain a philosophy of management and corporate culture that fosters co-operation.
•   Any other relevant duties/responsibilities that may be assigned by the Board.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of Master's Degree in Sciences' or Arts, preferably, Mass Communications, Journalism, Business/Public Administration, Engineering, Economics, Management or its equivalent professional qualification from a recognized institution, with not less than fifteen (15) years' post qualification relevant work experience, five (5) years of which must be in a senior management position in a reputable institution.
•   The successful candidate should be able to serve a term of four years before he/she attains the compulsory retirement age of sixty (60) years.

Competencies and Skills

•   Strong managerial and organizational skills
•   Demonstrable knowledge of public broadcasting
•   Demonstration of creativity and good business acumen
•   Excellent leadership and decision making skills
•   Excellent administrative and supervisory skills
•   Good team player
•   Excellent communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
•   Proficiency in computer and software application
•   Conversant with the Financial Administration Act, the Public Procurement Act, the Internal Audit Agency Act and the National Media Commission Act.
•   Excellent marketing orientation and good knowledge of Media Networks, particularly the electronic media.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should be forwarded, together with supporting documents, a statement of applicant's vision for the position, Curriculum vitae, office and residential telephone numbers, e-mail and addresses of three (3) referees to:

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

Closing Date: 27 May, 2016