INTERVIEWS FOR QUALIFIED OFFICERS DUE FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND ITS ANALOGOUS IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE

The Office of the Head of the Local Government Service (OHLGS) wishes to inform all Regional Coordinating Councils (RCCs) and eligible officers that, in line with the decision of the 5th Local Government Service Council (LGSC) at its Second Meeting held on 10th December 2021, the promotion of officers from the grade of Assistant Director […]

OHLGS ORGANISES VALIDATION AND SIGNING OF 2026 PERFORMANCE CONTRACTS FOR REGIONAL CO-ORDINATING COUNCILS

As part of the preparatory processes towards the implementation of the 2026 Performance Management System (PMS) of the Local Government Service (LGS), the Office of the Head of the Local Government Service (OHLGS) held a validation session for the proposed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) under the Performance Contracts of the Regional Co-ordinating Councils (RCCs). The […]

COMPLETION OF CHILD LABOUR ANNUAL REPORTING TEMPLATE FOR THE YEAR 2025

In line with the Ghana Accelerated Action Plan Against Child Labour, it is imperative to maintain consistent and comprehensive reporting on the measures being taken and the progress being made in eradication of child labour. To facilitate this process, a standardized Child Labour Annual Reporting Template for the year 2025 has been prepared and validated […]

COMPILATION OF THE 2025 ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT

The Ministry, through the Human Trafficking Secretariat, is mandated to compile Ghana’s Annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report as part of national obligations toward the global fight against human trafficking. This report plays a critical role in determining the country’s ranking on the U.S. Department of State TIP Tier System. The Office of the Head […]

SIGNING OF 2026 PERFORMANCE CONTRACTS FOR THE METROPOLITAN, MUNICIPAL AND DISTRICT ASSEMBLIES (MMDAs)

The Office of the Head of Service of the Local Government Service (OHLGS) as part of the processes leading to the implementation of the Performance Management System (PMS) of the Local Government Service (LGS) for the year 2026, has successfully held zonal sensitization workshops for all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs). Consequently, the OHLGS […]

HEAD, LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE ARTICULATES VISION FOR EFFICIENCY AND PROFESSIONALISM DURING EASTERN REGION TOUR

Eastern Region, Ghana (January 12–16, 2026) – The Head of the Office of the Local Government Service (OHLGS), Prof. Lord Mensah, has completed a five-day working tour of the Eastern Region aimed at strengthening human resource management systems and enhancing service delivery across regional and district local government structures. During engagements with management and staff, […]

OFFICERS WHO ARE DUE FOR PROMOTION FROM DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND ANALOGOUS GRADES TO THE GRADE OF DIRECTOR AND ITS ANALOGOUS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE

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) in accordance with the Local Governance Act of 2016, Act 936 is internally inviting applications from suitably qualified officers who are on the grade of […]

INTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF REGIONAL CO-ORDINATING DIRECTOR/CHIEF DIRECTOR

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) in accordance with the Local Governance Act of 2016, Act 936 is internally inviting applications from suitably qualified officers for appointment as Regional Co-ordinating Director/Chief […]