Job Vacancies at Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)

Job Description

• Initiates and advises the Council on the formulation of policies on matters pertaining to the Association.
• Day-to-day administration of the Association.
• Provides technical and managerial leadership for the programmes and activities of the Association.
• Co-ordinates the activities of sub-committees of the Council.
• Represents the Association on national/international bodies/agencies connected with organised labour matters.
• Exercises oversight responsibility for the efficient and effective management of resources (human, material and finance) of the Association.
• Leads the development, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of Association’s policies, strategic plans and programmes.
• Ensures the availability of appropriate internal structures, controls, management and decision-making systems and processes of the Association.
• Mobilises funding from development partners and other stakeholders for the Association.
• Prepares and submits quarterly, annual and other periodic reports on the Association’s activities to the Council.
• Builds and manages an effective and dedicated cross-cultural work team.
• Collaborates and builds relationships with Government, Public and Private sector partners and other stakeholders in carrying out the Associations’ mandate.
• Serves as Chief Negotiator with the Government, the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service.

Requirement/Skills

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field from an accredited tertiary institution.
• Must be a professional teacher and a member of the Ghana National Association of Teachers in good standing.
• A Master’s Degree in relevant field will be an added advantage
• Must be at least a Deputy Director in GES OR at least a Senior Assistant Secretary (Regional Secretary) in GNAT
• Must not be below 50 years of age.
• Must be able to occupy the position for four (4) complete years before compulsory retirement
• Extensive leadership, networking, monitoring and management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Negotiation, lobbying and conflict resolution skills
• Contract, Change and project management skills.
• Policy analysis, formulation and review skills.
• Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
• Capacity to inspire and motivate people around him/her
• Good knowledge of financial, procurement, budgeting, labour and auditing regulations.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant computer applications.

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Job Description

• Recruits and orientates new members into the Association
• Supervises Heads of Membership Education, Salaries, Terms and Conditions of Service and Administration Departments
• Develop solutions, handles grievances and mediates workplace disputes affecting the membership
• Coordinates the administration and negotiation of union agreements
• Oversees the design and development of compensation strategy for members and staff
• Evaluates procedures and technology solutions, to improve human resource data management
• Recommends and maintains an organisational structure and staffing levels, to accomplish organisational goals and objectives
• Develops and manages annual budgets for the Division and performs periodic cost and productivity analysis
• Recommends and establishes the Association’s Human Resource and membership education policies
• Creates the Association’s strategic training and organisational development plans to meet personal, professional and organisational needs
• Oversees compensation programmes to ensure regulatory compliance and competitive salary levels
• Creates organisational strategic recruitment and selection plans
• Serves on planning and policy-making committees of the Association
• Collaborates with the Labour Department and all agencies of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance.

Requirement/Skills

• Age should not be below 45 and not above 55 years at the time of interview
• A good University first degree from a recognised University but a Higher Qualification would be an advantage.
• Candidate ‘should be conversant with labour-related issues in public sector education in Ghana
• A working knowledge in basic Computer applications in Word and Excel is recommended.
• A background in Labour-Management Relations, Human Resource Management or Legal work is preferred
• A highly motivated individual capable of initiating relevant policies and programmes is the ideal candidate
• Candidate should be an effective team-builder and player
• The candidate should be strong in communication and negotiation skills.
• Candidate should also have strong interpersonal skills capable of managing a large of diverse membership and other publics.