Apply: Directors At National Development Planning Commission

Overview

The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) invites applications from suitably qualified persons. who are dynamic, goal-oriented and results-driven with exceptional leadership qualities for appointment to the following positions

• DIRECTOR, RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
• DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION
• DIRECTOR, MONITORING AND EVALUATION

JOB PURPOSE   

Under the overall guidance and direction of the DG, the director provides technical and administrative leadership for the Research and Innovation Division

Duties and Responsibilities (Directors)

• Advise the Director-General on matters pertaining to national development.
• Provide leadership for the achievement of the established objectives of the division and ensure that the divisional structure, roles. procedures and methodologies facilitate the achievement of these objectives
• Oversee the preparation of work programmes and timetables in conformity with the Divisions and Commissions objectives
• Supervise the activities of all sectional heads and ensure high quality divisional outputs
• Coordinate research on national development issues and maintain a repository of knowledge for purposes of leaming
• Lead the preparation of the Long-term and Medium-term Policy Frameworks, Planning Guidelines,Annual Progress Report and other key deliverables
• Ensure the preparation of quality policy papers
• Ensure that all personnel are kept abreast with and are fully conversant with the most up- to-date concepts, technologies and methods in relation to the Division
• Ensure that services needed to facilitate work of staff are provided and on schedule
• Lead the coordination, establishment and maintenance of effective MI Systems
• Coordinatepolicyformulation,planpreparationsnonitoringandevaluationandresearch at national and sub-national levels
• Supervise the tracking and evaluation of the implementation of development plans, policies and projects
• Ensure the organisation of regular meetings with staff to acquaint them with the work and policies of the Division
• Prepare in consultation with the Director of the General Services Division, a Career progression plan for staff within the Division
• Ensure collaboration with relevant stakeholders and advise on training needs for subordinate staff
• Ensure staff appraisals are carried out in a timely manner
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Director-General

Qualification and Experience (Directors)

• Must possess a minimum of a Masters degree in Development Planning, Development Policy or relevant discipline of Economics, Social Sciences, M&E with strong analytical background
• Must be fully certified by s recognised and relevant professional body
• A minimum of twelve (121 years’ post-qualification experience of which at least five (5) years have been in senior management knowledge of both national end International development issues and enhanced understanding of the National and sub-national Planning Processes including Monitoring and Evaluation
• Demonstrable evidence of experience and previous work involving strategic and/or development planning
• Demonstrable experience in research and policy analysis with relevant publications in high reputable journals
• Demonstrated capacity to generate and implement new ideas.
• Excellent skills on resource mobilisation
• Knowledge in the conduct of research, data analysis and interpretation
• Knowledge in ICT including Microsoft Office suite and statistical analysis software

Competencies in (Directors)

• Participatory planning, policy analysis and formulation
• Monitoring, measuring. evaluation methodologies
• The conduct of research, data analysis and interpretation
• Microsoft Office suite and the use of the Internet
• Leadership, Organisational, Communication, Interpersonal and Presentation Skills
• Qualitative and Quantitative Analytical Skills

COMPENSATION

The National Development Planning Commission’s compensation package is competitive in the public sector, with very attractive fringe benefits.

CONDITION

Applicants must be able to serve the Commission for a minimum of four (4) years on the appointed grade before attaining the compulsory retirement age of (sixty) 60.

Application Procedures: How To Apply

1. Interested and qualified persons should submit in an A4 size envelope the following documents:

• Your Application letter
• Your Curriculum vitae with biographic data, contact information, names and addresses of two (2) referees
• Your Copies of academic and professional certificates (you will need to bnng the original if you are shortlisted for an interview)
• Your Evidence of good standing with academic and professional institution if profession is regulated by law
• Your Vision statement for Director positions only on how applicant intends to respond to the constitutional mandate and mission of the Commission (2A pages long on A4-size paper)

2. Submit your application by post or hand-delivered to the following address:

The Human Resources Department,

National Development Planning Commission,

No.13 Switchback Road,

P. 0. Box CT633 Cantonments-Accra

3. Applications can alternatively be emailed to: [email protected]. State the position you are applying for as the subject of the email

Closing Date: Friday, 18th December, 2020.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted