Company Profile
The Local Government Service Secretariat (LGSS) in fulfillment of its mandate of ensuring the effective and efficient day-to-day administration of the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) and in accordance with the Local Government Service Act 2003, Act 656 .
Job Description
The Local Government Service Secretariat (LGSS) is seeking highly successful and result-oriented persons to fill the above position in the Local Government Service Secretariat.
Purpose of Job:
To provide technical and administrative leadership for the Human Resource Management of LGS.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensures effective and efficient administration of Human Resource Management in LGS
- Ensures that institutional policies in respect of employment, personnel, wages and salaries are translated into good management practices
- Organizes recruitment of competent personnel needed for the administration of the LGS and maintenance of good workplace interactions
- Ensures the regular update of the records of Local Government Service Staff
- Manages service-wide promotions, transfers and general welfare of the staff including issues of compensation and benefits
- Provides technical backstopping for interpreting HR Management policies and programs outlined in the various government legal instruments
- Submits periodic reports on monitoring activities, projects and organisational issues related to Human Resource Management
Qualifications and Knowledge:
- A Masters Degree preferably in Human Resource Development/Management from a recognized University
- A member of a recognized Human Resource related professional association will be an added advantage
- Fifteen (15) years working experience, five (5) of which must have been at the senior management level in the Public Service of Ghana
Skills-Mix and Competencies:
- Knowledge of the Local Government Service HR agenda, direction and priorities
- Ability to identify opportunities for improvement in HR policy and practices
- Ability to design, develop and implement strategic HR plans and operations
- Expert at developing indicators to measure and enhance staff, resources and programme performance
- Knowledge and understanding of Public Service, financial, budgeting, controls and reporting
- Team leadership and Communication skills
- Capacity to support sector agencies, RCCs and MMDAs in the delivery of their Human Resources functions
- Knowledge of conflict management and Organizational Development
- Computer working knowledge
How To Apply
All applicants shall:
- Indicate the position applied for in the application
- Attach copies of Educational Certificates, Professional Certificates (where applicable), Curriculum Vitae (CV) including three (3) referees with their contact details (at least one referee must be professional related)
- Submit application within two weeks of publication of this advert to:
The Head of Service
Local Government Service Secretariat
University Post Office
P.M.B.L – 52
Legon, Accra
Local Government Service Secretariat
University Post Office
P.M.B.L – 52
Legon, Accra
(LGSS is an Abdul Nasser Road, adjacent Afua Sutherland Children’s Park and Opposite FAO Office)
Contact LGSS Telephone Numbers: 0302-677929, 0302-672439 for any clarification
Contact LGSS Telephone Numbers: 0302-677929, 0302-672439 for any clarification
| Education | Master’… |
| Experience | 15 years |
| Job Expires | 06 Jun, 2012 |
| Contact | 0302-677929 |
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