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:
REGIONAL DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
JOB PURPOSE
To provide leadership for the development of agriculture and sustainability of the agro-environment in the Service
JOB SUMMARY
Promotes policies, strategies and appropriate agricultural technologies necessary to improve agribusiness, agro processing and crop/animal/ fish production;
Reports on agricultural conditions, seasons and activities within a stipulated time frame;
Represents the Department on Food and Agriculture Committees of the Region;
Responsible for efficient management of human, financial and material resources for the implementation of agricultural programmes;
Organizes agricultural field schools, workshops and seminars to assess farmers’ participation and the level of adoption of new farming technologies and practices;
Liaises with major stakeholders to improve agricultural services delivery;
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 Agriculture e.g. Animal Health, Veterinary, Crops, Fisheries and Economics or a relevant/related discipline;
Must be a serving Director of Agriculture with a minimum of 15 years progressive working experience in the Local Government Service (LGS) or a comparable Public Sector organization of which at least 6 years must be in a Senior Management level;
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
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 DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 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