Job Vacancy at Council Of State
POSITION: Director of Research and Technical Services
A prominent public service organization seeks applications from suitable individuals for the position of Director of Research and Technical Services.
The Role
- Reporting to the Executive Secretary of the organization, the Director of Research and Technical Services will be responsible for creating and supervising research projects, managing and mentoring staff, providing advice and assistance to colleagues, and producing high-quality research outputs.
- He/she will have a thorough understanding of research techniques and data analysis, as well as the ability to develop creative research methodologies, such as raising research funds and partnering with relevant stakeholders to perform research. He/she will be in charge of developing the organization’s strategic and operational plans, ensuring that they correspond with the organization’s strategic objectives, and providing expert technical advice to the senior management team.
- Plans, directs, and organizes the work of the Technical Services Directorate, monitors achievements against targets, integrates service delivery in the context of the organization’s plan, and oversees implementation.
Job Purpose
- Provide leadership, technical, and administrative direction in research and technical services to meet the council’s mandate.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Contributes to council policy formulation
- Oversees resource management in the Directorate
- Implements policies and programs
- Develops guidelines, standards, and procedures for research and technical services.
• Maintains a disaggregated database of the council’s programs and activities. - Identifies potential research areas.
- Develops research proposals and instruments.
- Collaborates with stakeholders to conduct research and provide technical services.
• Monitors and evaluates the council’s programs and activities. - Compiles quarterly research and technical reports.
- Manages a single information management repository for the council.
- Collaborates with other Directorates to undertake research and provide technical assistance.
- Coordinates the council’s annual and periodic plans.
- Ensures the Directorate’s annual and periodic plans are developed and implemented.
- Prepares budget proposals for the Directorate to be included in the council’s annual budget.
- Submits annual and periodic reports.
- Implements performance management.
Qualifications & Experience
To be considered for this position, candidates must have a master’s degree in social sciences, business administration, public administration, or a related field, as well as 10 years of relevant work experience, 5 of which must be in a senior management position (e.g., Deputy Director) in a reputable institution. Additionally, membership in a relevant professional body is required.
Required Competencies
- Demonstrates strong leadership, networking, monitoring, and management skills. • Demonstrates strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, inspiring and motivating others.
- Demonstrates expertise in negotiating, investigating, qualitative, quantitative, analytical, data management, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Demonstrates expertise in fundraising, lobbying, and resource mobilization.
- Possesses extensive knowledge of labour laws and regulations, as well as international relations
Location: Accra.
How to Apply for this Job Vacancy at Council Of State
Applications with a full curriculum vitae, scanned copies of necessary credentials, and a one-page vision statement should be addressed to:
The Chairman,
Search Committee For Director,
Research and Technical Services
Or send an email to: info@councilofstate.gov.gh
Closing Date: August 16, 2024.
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