Press Release_European Union and Germany boost agricultural resilience in Northern Ghana as REACH Project concludes

The European Union and the German Government, through the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), have successfully concluded the “Resilience against Climate Change – REACH” project in Northern Ghana. Since its inception, the project has significantly boosted the adaptive capacity of smallholder farmers and 200 vulnerable communities against the impacts of climate […]

RE: OPENING OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF REGIONAL CO-ORDINATING DIRECTOR/CHIEF DIRECTOR (DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 18TH MARCH, 2026)

Reference is made to the internal vacancy announcement letter No. OHLGS.20/100/07 dated 28th November 2025, which invited applicants for the position of Regional Co-ordinating Director. Management has reviewed the initial application pool and in order to ensure a wider field of highly experienced candidates, has decided to reopen the application process. Applicants are advised to […]

FINAL LIST OF OFFICERS SHORTLISTED BY THE PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION FOR INTERVIEWS FOR PROMOTION TO THE GRADE OF DIRECTOR AND ITS ANALOGOUS GRADES IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE

The Local Government Service (LGS) has received the final list of officers shortlisted by the Public Services Commission (PSC) to be assessed for consideration for promotion interviews to the grade of Director and its analogous grades.    The interviews will be conducted at the PSC Conference Room on the date, time, and in the groups […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]