Department: Policy and Planning
Working Environment: Office based
Immediate Supervisor: Principal Policy and Planning Officer.

Job Purpose:

•   Assist in policy formulation, analysis and evaluation

Duties:

•   Assist in the identification of policy issues
•   Collect and collate data for policy formulation and analysis
•   Participate in policy discussions which impact on the work of the Commission
•   Assist in analyzing national policies and their implementation on the minerals industry
•   Assist in the evaluation of policy implementation within the minerals industry
•   Assist in developing strategic planning guidelines for adoption by the Commission
•   Compile information on all mineral operators in the country for planning purposes
•   Preparation and review of corporate strategic plans
•   Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

 Expected Outputs/Performance Standards:

•   Expected deliverables are achieved
•   Reports and documents meet quality standards and are submitted timeously

External Relationship:

•   Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
•   Environmental Protection Agency
•   Chamber of Mines
•   National Association of Small Scale Miners
•   Forestry Commission
•   Water Resources Commission
•   Ghana Geological Survey Authority
•   Lands Commission
•   Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands
•   Metropolitan, Municipal, District Assemblies
•   National Development Planning Commission
•   Development Partners (UNDP, WB, ED etc.)

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Candidates for the post of Principal Policy & Planning Officer must possess a degree in Geosciences or Mining Engineering from a recognized university.
•   A second degree in Planning, Policy and Management would be an added advantage.
•   Must possess at least 4 years, second degree, post qualification and professional experience in the minerals and mining industry.

Skills/Competencies

•   Very good interpersonal relationship and effective in dealing with people and colleagues
•   Ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision
•   Supervision
•   Ability to network
•   Team player
•   Communication skills
•   Demonstrable leadership ability
•   Computer literacy skills
•   Analytical skills

Attributes

•   High integrity and confidentiality
•   Must be self-disciplined and self-motivated
•   Must be fair and firm

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications with copies of relevant educational certificates and references of experience should be addressed to The Chief Executive Officer Room

400Minerals Commission     
No 12 Switchback Road Residential Area     
Cantonments     
P.O. Box M 248     
Accra  

Closing Date: 13 September, 2016