INTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

 INTRODUCTION

The Local Government Service Secretariat (LGSS) in fulfillment of its mandate of ensuring the effective and efficient day-to-day administration of the Local Government Service (LGS) and in accordance with the Local Government Service Act 2003, Act 656 is seeking highly successful and result-oriented person to fill the following position:

  1. JOB TITLE: REGIONAL SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICER

 JOB PURPOSE

To lead in the development and implementation of social policies and projects to improve living standards of people

 JOB SUMMARY

  • Assists in formulation policy guidelines and procedures;
  • Assists in the planning and implementation of social welfare programmes in the Service;
  • Sets standards and guidelines for vocational guidance and prevocational preparation of the physically-challenged
  • Ensures that community – based rehabilitation programmes are properly functioning;
  • 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

  • Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Administration, Community Development, Development Studies, Social Work or relevant discipline;
  • Minimum of 10 years progressive working experience in the Local Government Service or a comparable Public Sector organization of which at least 4 years must be at senior management level; and
  • An officer in Local Government Service on the grade of Principal Social Development Officer or its analogous.

 The ideal candidate must have:
Leadership and Managerial skills;
Excellent Verbal and written communication skills;
Excellent facilitation and presentation skills;
Good negotiation and interpersonal skills;
Good monitoring and evaluation skills;
Substantial expertise in Public Sector Management, Project Management and Local Government Administration;
Excellent analytical skills; and
Literacy in Information & Communications Technology.

 Applicants shall:

  • Indicate the position being applied for in the application and at the back of the envelope
  • Attach copies of
  1. Educational certificates;
  2. Professional certificates;
  3. Curriculum vitae indicating the addresses of three (3) referees of which one must be professionally-related
  • Submit the application before close of work on Thursday, 14th July, 2016 to:

The Head of Service
Local Government Service Secretariat
Post Office Box MB 396
Ministries-Accra

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