The Institute of Local Government Studies (ILGS) is mandated to organize the training of members and staff of Ghana’s Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) and Regional Coordinating Councils (RCCs) as well as any other person or body, local or foreign interested in governance. It offers academic programmes, both at the graduate and undergraduate levels as well as management development and short certificate courses; provides consultancy and advisory services; undertakes and promotes research in local government; and also provides conferencing and hospitality services. The Institute’s third Strategic Plan (2020-2024) seeks to strengthen the mandate of the Institute and transform it into a fully-fledged University by the end of 2024 and thereby making it Africa’s leading centre of excellence for local governance and development. ILGS is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment as full-time staff in the under-listed positions:
- Deputy Director, Professional Development and Training (Accra)
Job Summary
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- Responsible for the design and delivery of the Institute’s management development and training programmes, leading to the award of certificates and diplomas for members of the Local Government Service (LGS) as well as members of MMDAs and RCCs, to enhance the managerial, administrative, financial and operational efficiency of local authorities.
Education and Experience
The candidate must:
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- hold a Ph.D. degree in Local Government Administration, Development Studies, Public Administration or any other relevant discipline from a reputable University;
- be a member of a recognized professional body;
- have at least a minimum of 15 years relevant working experience, five years of which must have been in senior management position in a similar institute;
- not be more than 55 years old at the time of the application; and
- demonstrate good competences in policy formulation and analysis as well as facilitating adult learning and training interventions.
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Terms of Appointment
The application pack should contain the following:
from the Institute’s website at www.ilgs.edu.gh;
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- Head of Public Affairs (Accra)
Job Summary:
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- Responsible for planning, organizing and managing programmes, events and activities which improve on the visibility and public image of the Institute, including media relations, events coverage, publicity and publications, protocol and public relation duties.
Education and Experience:
The candidate must:
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- hold a minimum of a Second Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or any other relevant discipline from a reputable University;
- be a member of a recognized professional body;
- have at least a minimum of 10 years relevant working experience, five years of which must have been in senior management position in a similar institute;
- be computer literate.; and
- possess excellent appreciation of the digital media space and public relations.
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Applicants for the position of Deputy Director, Professional Development and Training (Accra), must submit all requirements and in addition;
Deadline for submission of Applications: 30th April, 2024 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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