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Director of Information

JOB SUMMARY

Company Ghana Civil S...
Industry Public Sector
Category Management/Ad...
Location Accra, Ghana
Job Status Full-time
Salary GHS
Education Master’...
Experience 7 years
Job Expires Apr 25, 2018
Contact ...
 

Job Description

Objective:

  • Provide leadership and strategic direction for the restructuring of the management and operations of the Department.

Duties And Responsibilities:

  • Provides professional advice to the Minister of Information for effective decision making.
  • Advice the Ministry on the development of' a restructuring plan for the Department.
  • Leads the implementation of the reform plan in the Department.
  • Provides Inputs for sector policy formulation.
  • Provides leadership for the dissemination of government programmes to the public and institutions.
  • Leads the review of press releases and publications by the press and media houses and government Institutions.
  • Coordinates and monitors departmental activities with regard to press coverage during State events and ceremonies.
  • Maintains good relationship and public image with the International agencies, government and non-governmental institutions including official visitors in articulating government policies answering queries on issues and sharing government accomplishments with the public and the media.
  • Provides effective management for the Department.

Required Skills or Experience

  • A minimum of Master's Degree from a recognized University in communications Studies, Journalism or an equivalent discipline.
  • A minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant experience with seven (7) years in a senior management position in a Public Service organization or in a reputable private sector organization.
  • Membership of a relevant Professional Body.
  • Applicants must be able to serve an initial term of four (4) years before the statutory retirement age of sixty (60) years.
  • Extensive knowledge in ICT.


Competencies and Skills:

  • Ability to review technical reports.
  • Ability to demonstrate excellent leadership in performance management.
  • Ability to manage and work with people of diverse backgrounds and interest.
  • Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Good human and public relation skills.
  • Must have good experimental knowledge of government policies and programmes.
  • Conversant with the activities of Government Ministries,Departments and Agencies.
  • Abreast of focal and international news.
  • Knowledge in basic French language and other foreign languages.

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