Company Profile

The National Development Commission is a constitutional body created by Articles 86 and 87 of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana and established by The National Development Planning Commission Act, 1994 (Act 479). Its function is to advice the President of Ghana on national development planning policy and strategy. The Commission also coordinates and regulates the decentralized national development planning system in accordance with the National Development Planning System Act, 1994 (Act 480)

Job Description

In pursuance of its objects, the Commission seeks to recruit suitably qualified Ghanaians who are goal oriented and results driven with excellent leadership qualifies for appointment to the above vacant senior position in the Commission.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Advice the Director-General on all matters pertaining to national development policy, strategy and planning;
• Ensure the efficient management of the Division and the effective supervision of the work of the staff of the Division;
• Provide intellectual guidance professional leadership for the staff of the division
• Ensure the preparation and implementation of the work programme of the Division in conformity with the overall work plan of the Commission;
• Identify the training needs of the staff of the Division and advice the Director-General as appropriate

Required Skills or Experience

• A post-graduate degree, preferably a PhD in Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies or Planning from a recognized University;
• A minimum of 12 years post qualification relevant work experience in a senior position in a public or private sector organization, international organization, university or research institution;
• Relevant publications in reputable professional journals will be an added advantage

• Strong administrative, leadership, team building and people management skills;
• Ability to think strategically;
• Excellent written and oral presentation and communication skills with a demonstrable ability to communicate computer software and applications for planning and policy analysis