Job Recruitment at National Media Commission

April 26, 2026 11:52 am

Job Recruitment at National Media Commission

POSITION: Deputy Executive Secretary

The National Media Commission is seeking a Deputy Executive Secretary to join our leadership team. If you have a strong track record in policy formulation, resource management, compliance monitoring, and performance appraisal, this role offers the perfect opportunity to shape media regulation, ensure compliance with communications laws, and drive the commission’s mandate forward.

Why the National Media Commission?

The National Media Commission is the constitutional body responsible for promoting and ensuring freedom and independence of the media in Ghana. As Deputy Executive Secretary, you will not simply manage operations; you will provide leadership, technical, and administrative direction for achieving the commission’s mandate. You will oversee policy implementation, manage human, material, and financial resources, ensure effective internal communication, monitor and evaluate programmes, review proposals on standardization and planning, manage operational compliance with media laws, establish management systems, and prepare quarterly, mid year, annual, and periodic reports.

Your Mission

You will take responsibility for providing inputs for policy formulation and implementation while exercising oversight for efficient resource management. Your focus will span internal communication, monitoring and evaluation, proposal review, operational compliance, management systems accreditation, reporting, performance management, and staff appraisal. Your ability to appraise directors within the Operations section and maintain strong internal communication will keep the commission running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Your role spans policy inputs, resource management, internal communication, monitoring and evaluation, proposal review, compliance, systems accreditation, reporting, performance management, and appraisal. Here is what you will tackle:

Policy & Programme Leadership

You will ensure the provision of inputs for the formulation and implementation of policies and programmes, shaping the commission’s strategic direction.
Then, exercising oversight responsibility for efficient and effective management of human, material, and financial resources protects public assets.

Internal Communication & Coordination

You will ensure effective internal communication within the commission, keeping staff aligned and informed.
Also, breaking down silos improves collaboration and decision making.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

You will ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of the commission’s programmes and objectives, making recommendations for improvements.
Moreover, overseeing the preparation and submission of quarterly, mid year, annual, and other periodic reports keeps stakeholders informed.

Proposal & Compliance Review

You will review proposals on standardization, metrology, planning, monitoring, and evaluation for approval.
Managing operational processes to ensure compliance with relevant media communications laws and management system standards protects the commission from legal and regulatory risk.

Management Systems & Accreditation

You will ensure the establishment of management systems and their accreditation within the commission.
Certified systems build public trust and operational credibility.

Performance Management & Appraisal

You will oversee the preparation and implementation of the performance management system for the Operations section.
Appraising the performance of Directors within the Operations section ensures accountability and professional growth.

What You Bring to the Role

We are looking for a candidate with the right education, experience, and career history. Here is what you need:

Qualifications

A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, Law, or any related field from an accredited tertiary institution.

Experience

A minimum of 12 years of post qualification relevant work experience.
At least five years of that experience must be in a Senior Management position within a reputable institution.
Must pass a selection interview.

In Service Entry (for internal candidates)

Availability of a vacancy in the grade of Deputy Executive Secretary.
A minimum of five years on the grade of Director.
A satisfactory staff performance appraisal report.
Must pass a selection interview.

Career Progression (to Executive Secretary)

By promotion to the grade of Executive Secretary, subject to:
Availability of a vacancy in the grade of Executive Secretary.
A minimum of five years in the grade of Deputy Executive Secretary.
A satisfactory staff performance appraisal report.

Why This Role Suits You

Media Regulation Leadership: You will help shape policies that govern Ghana’s media landscape.
Strategic Impact: Your leadership will influence how the commission manages resources, monitors programmes, and ensures compliance.
Career Pathway: This role can lead to the Executive Secretary position after five years of satisfactory performance.
Public Service: You will serve a constitutional body dedicated to media freedom and independence.

Key Details to Remember

Position: Deputy Executive Secretary
Organization: National Media Commission
Location: Accra (Cantonments)
Application Deadline: 08 May 2026

How to Apply for this Job at National Media Commission

If you possess the qualifications and drive to excel as Deputy Executive Secretary, we want to hear from you. Follow these steps to submit your application:

Prepare an up to date detailed curriculum vitae with your contact information (postal address, email address, and telephone number).
Provide contact details for three referees who can attest to your professional competencies.
Submit your application to the following address:

The Executive Secretary
National Media Commission
P.O. Box SD 114
Sports Stadium, Accra

Alternatively, hand deliver your documents to the NMC office at:
1st Rangoon Close, Cantonments, Accra

Closing Date: 30th April 2026

Do not delay. This is your chance to join the National Media Commission and provide leadership, technical, and administrative direction for the achievement of the commission’s mandate.

NOTE:

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