National Development Planning Commission Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Accra
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JOB PURPOSE
Under the direct guidance and supervision of the director, the Chief Analyst provides technical leadership for development policy, planning, coordination, M&E and research.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the conduct of studies and technical assignments.
- Prepare Long-term and Medium-term Policy Frameworks, Planning Guidelines, Annual Progress Report and other key deliverables.
- Build and sustain effective working relation with sector agencies and sub-national structures.
- Prepare work programmes and timetables in conformity with the Divisions and Commission’s objectives.
- Support the formulation of sectoral policies and plans.
- Prepare quality policy papers.
- Carry out research on national development issues and maintain a repository of knowledge for purposes of learning and assisting other organizations as needed.
- Track and evaluate the implementation of development plans, policies and projects.
- Coordinate and maintain effective Management Information Systems.
- Recommend training needs of subordinate staff.
- Conduct appraisal of assigned staff in a timely manner.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Directors and Director-General
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Qualification and Experience:
- Must possess a minimum of a Master’s degree in Development Planning, Development Policy or relevant discipline of Economics, Social Sciences, M&E with strong analytical background
- Must be fully certified by a recognised and relevant professional body
- A minimum of eleven (11) years’ post-qualification experience, of which at least three (3) years have been in senior management.
- Pass a competitive selection interview conducted by the Commission in consultation with PSC.
- Knowledge of both national and international development issues and enhanced understanding of the National and sub-national Planning Processes, including Monitoring and Evaluation.
- Demonstrable evidence of experience and previous work involving strategic and/or development planning.
- Demonstrable experience in research and policy analysis with relevant publications in high reputable journals.
- Demonstrated capacity to generate and implement new ideas.
- Excellent skills in resource mobilization.
- Knowledge in the conduct of research, data analysis and interpretation.
- Knowledge in ICT including Microsoft Office suite and statistical analysis softwares.
Competencies in:
- Planning, policy analysis and formulation
- Monitoring, measuring, evaluation methodologies
- The conduct of research, data analysis and interpretation
- Microsoft Office suite and the use of the internet
- Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal and Presentation Skills
- Qualitative and Quantitative Analytical Skills
- Technical knowledge and commitment to vocational education.
COMPENSATION
The National Development Planning Commission’s compensation package is competitive in the public sector, with very attractive fringe benefits.
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CONDITION
Applicants must be able to serve the Commission for a minimum of four (4) years on the appointed grade before attaining the compulsory retirement age of (sixty) 60.
Location: Accra
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