INTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
INTRODUCTION
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 seeking highly successful and result-oriented persons to fill the following vacant position across the Local Government Service.
POSITION: HEAD OF PHYSICAL PLANNING DEPARTMENT
PURPOSE:
To lead in the planning, coordination, implementation of physical planning policies and programmes for the sustainable development of cities, towns and villages.
REPORTS TO:
The incumbent will report to the Chief Executive through the Coordinating Director
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Advise the District Assembly on matters relating to development, land use and planning in the district;
• Serves as the secretary to the local Technical Sub-Committee and Statutory Planning Committee of the District Assembly;
• Contribute to the preparation of District Medium Term Development Plans and annual action plans;
• Prepare development plans to serve as framework in guiding the formulation of development policies and decisions and in the design of projects in the District; and
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Human Settlement Planning, Development Planning and Maritime Spatial Planning or other relevant equivalent discipline from a recognized University.
Must be in the professional cadre of the physical planning class
Membership of a relevant professional body would be an added advantages;
The Ideal candidates must also have the following knowledge and skills mix:
Budgeting and Budget control
Leadership and Managerial skills;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Good negotiation and interpersonal skills;
Good monitoring and evaluation skills;
General planning organization and supervisory skills
MODE OF APPLICATION
Applicants shall submit an application and attach copies of 1. Educational Certificates;
2. Continuous Professional Development Certificates; 3. Curriculum vitae indicating the addresses of three (3) referees of which one must be professionally-related;
Applications shall be submitted before close of work on Friday, 23rd October, 2020 to:
The Head of Service
Office of the Head of the Local Government Service
Post Office Box MB 396
Ministries, Accra
