The Office of the Head of the Local Government Service (OHLGS) in fulfillment of its mandate of ensuring the effective and efficient day-to-day administration of the Local Government Service (LGS) as provided in the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936) is seeking highly successful and result-oriented person to fill the position of:
CHIEF BUDGET ANALYST FOR REGIONAL COORDINATING COUNCIL (REGIONAL BUDGET ANALYST)
JOB PURPOSE
To provide technical leadership in the preparation and management of the budget in the Service.
JOB SUMMARY
Advises on cost implications and financial decisions in the LGS;
Coordinates the budget preparation;
Participates in the preparation of Procurement Plan;
Assist in fee-fixing resolutions;
Participates in the work of the Regional and District Planning Coordinating Units;
Ensures the development of the capabilities, skills and knowledge of staff;
Appraises direct reports; and
Undertakes any other tasks that may be assigned.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Masters Degree in Administration (Finance), Social Sciences, Economics or Statistics or relevant/related discipline;
Must be a serving Chief Budget Analyst in the Local Government Service (LGS) with a minimum of 15 years progressive working experience in the Service or a comparable Public Sector organization of which at least 6 years must be in a Senior Management level; and
Member of a recognized professional body.
The Ideal candidates must also have the following knowledge and skills mix:
Public Financial Management
Leadership and Managerial skills;
Excellent facilitation and presentation skills;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Good problem solving, negotiation and interpersonal skills;
Good monitoring and evaluation skills;
Substantial expertise in Public Sector Management, Project Management and Local Government Administration and relevant legislations;
Excellent analytical skills; and
Literacy in Information & Communications Technology (ICT)
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested applicants shall apply and attach copies of:
Educational Certificates;
Continuous Professional Development Certificates;
A Two-Page Vision Statement of the position;
Curriculum vitae indicating the contact details and addresses of three (3) referees of which one shall be professionally-related.
Completed application with all relevant attachments marked ‘APPLICATION FOR REGIONAL BUDGET ANALYST’ shall be submitted before close of work on 15th March, 2024 to:
The Head of Service
Office of the Head of the Local Government Service
P.O Box 396
Ministries, Accra