A reputable public service organization is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director of Research and Technical Services.
Job Purpose
The Director will provide leadership, technical expertise, and administrative oversight in research and technical services to support the council’s mandate.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to policy formulation for the council.
- Oversee the management of resources within the Directorate.
- Ensure the effective implementation of policies and programs.
- Develop guidelines, standards, and procedures for research and technical services.
- Establish and maintain a comprehensive database on the council’s programs and activities.
- Coordinate research initiatives and develop proposals and research instruments.
- Collaborate on the monitoring and evaluation of the council’s programs.
- Compile periodic research and technical reports.
- Manage a centralized information repository within the council.
- Foster collaboration with other directorates for research and technical services.
- Develop and implement annual and periodic plans for the council and the Directorate.
- Prepare budget proposals for the Directorate to be included in the council’s annual budget.
- Implement performance management policies within the Directorate.
- Supervise and appraise the performance of subordinate staff.
Qualifications and Experience
- A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- At least 10 years of relevant work experience post-bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior management position (such as Deputy Director) in a reputable institution.
- Membership in a relevant professional body.
Required Competencies
- Strong leadership, networking, and management skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation abilities, with the capacity to inspire and motivate.
- Proficient in negotiating, investigative, qualitative, and quantitative analysis, as well as data management and monitoring and evaluation.
- Skills in fundraising, lobbying, and resource mobilization.
- Good knowledge of international relations and familiarity with financial, procurement, budgeting, and auditing regulations.
- Proficiency in relevant computer applications.
- High integrity, confidentiality, and fairness.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a detailed curriculum vitae, scanned copies of relevant certificates, and a one-page vision statement. Applications should be addressed to:
The Chairman
Search Committee for Director,
Research and Technical Services
Alternatively, applications can be emailed to: info@councilofstate.gov.gh
Application Deadline: 16 August 2024
