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 recruiting highly skilled and result-oriented persons to fill the various vacant position such as: Regional Coordinating Director and Chief Director.
Local Government Service ( LGS ) Recruitment Of Regional Coordinating Director And Chief Director
Duties
- The Local Government Service ( LGS ) Regional Coordinating Director and Chief Director will provide leadership in the implementation of Government Programmes, Policies and Plans in the designated Region.
- The Local Government Service ( LGS ) Regional Coordinating Director and Chief Director will Promote effective coordination and institutional relationships among MMDAs, RCCs, LGS as well as other organizations;
- The Local Government Service ( LGS ) Regional Coordinating Director and Chief Director will Assess project proposals and contract agreements to ensure compliance with prescribed laws and regulations;
- The Local Government Service ( LGS ) Regional Coordinating Director and Chief Director will Assist in the formulation and implementation of new national policies;
- The Local Government Service ( LGS ) Regional Coordinating Director and Chief Director will Acts as an Advisor to the Minister, Head of Service and Development Partners
- The Local Government Service ( LGS ) Regional Coordinating Director and Chief Director will Ensures the development of the capabilities, skills and knowledge of staff;
- The Local Government Service ( LGS ) Regional Coordinating Director and Chief Director will Apprais direct reports and Undertake any other tasks that may be assigned.
Qualification And Experience For Local Government Service ( LGS ) Regional Coordinating Director And Chief Director
- The Local Government Service ( LGS ) Regional Coordinating Director and Chief Director must have Masters degree in Public Policy, Development Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, Public Administration or an equivalent discipline;
- The Local Government Service ( LGS ) Regional Coordinating Director and Chief Director must have a Minimum of Five (5) years relevant working experience as a Director or analogous position in the Local Government Service (LGS); and
- The Local Government Service ( LGS ) Regional Coordinating Director and Chief Director must be a Member of a recognized professional body is an added advantage.
- The Local Government Service ( LGS ) Regional Coordinating Director and Chief Director must also have the following knowledge, and skills mix: Public Financial Management, Leadership and Managerial skills, Excellent oral and written communication 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.
Mode Of Application For Local Government Service ( LGS ) Recruitment
All interested Applicants must submit an application and attach copies of Educational Certificates, Continuous Professional Development Certificates, Curriculum vitae indicating the addresses of three (3) referees of which one must be professionally-related; and duly completed, staff performance planning, review and appraisal form for 2018 and 2019 respectively.
Applications are to be submitted before close of work on Friday, 31st January, 2020 to the address below:
The Head of Service
Office of the Head of the Local Government Service
Post Office Box MB 396
Ministries, Accra
Local Government Service ( LGS ) Recruitment Application Deadline
Applications shall be submitted before close of work on Friday, 31st January, 2020.
Local Government Service ( LGS ) Postings 2020 / 2021
The Local Government Service ( LGS ) postings 2020 / 2021 will be announced here as soon as it is released.