December 2nd, 2020 at 10:44 am
Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Principal Planning Analyst At National Development Planning Commission.
JOB PURPOSE To provide technical support for development policy, planning, coordination, M&E and research.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct studies on relevant development issues
- Build and sustain effective working relation with sector agencies and sub-national structures
- Collate inputs for the preparation of work programmes and timetables in conformity with the Divisions and Commission’s objectives
- Provide technical analysis for the formulation of sectoral policies and plans
- Prepare quality policy papers to be presented at both national and international conferences
- Contribute to research on national development issues and maintain a repository of knowledge for purposes of learning and assisting other organizations as needed
- Conduct analysis on the implementation of development plans, policies and projects
- Support the preparation of Long-term and Medium-term Policy Frameworks, Planning Guidelines, Annual Progress Report and other key deliverables
- Maintain and update effective Management Information Systems
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Directors and Director-General
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.
- Membership of a recognised and relevant professional body.
- A minimum of nine (9) years’ post qualification experience of which at least three (3) years have been in senior management.
- 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 on 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
- Communication, Interpersonal and Presentation Skills
- Qualitative and Quantitative Analytical Skills
HOW TO APPLY
Interested persons who meet the above requirements should submit in an A4 size envelope the under-listed:
- Application letter
- Curriculum vitae with biographic data, contact information, names and addresses of two (2) referees
- Copies of academic and professional certificates (you will need to bring the original if you are shortlisted for an interview)
- Evidence of good standing with academic and professional institution if profession is regulated by law
- Vision statement for Director positions only on how the applicant intends to respond to the constitutional mandate and mission of the Commission (2-4 pages long on A4-size paper)
- Only short listed candidates will be contacted
Applications should be submitted via post or hand-delivered to:
The Human Resources Department
National Development Planning Commission
No.13 Switchback Road
P.O. Box CT633
Cantonments-Accra
Or email to hr@ndpc.gov.gh
Closing Date: Friday, 18th December 2020