D115, 776 per annum - FIXED
Grade of the Government Integrated Pay Scale. Other
fringe benefits include an official vehicle (with
driver), responsibility allowance, telephone
allowance, special skills allowance etc, etc.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXPERIENCE
Education:
Minimum of a Masters degree or equivalent from a
recognized university in business or Public
Administration/Management, Social Sciences or related
field;
Possession of Diploma in Public
Administration/Personnel Management or related field
would be an added advantage.
Work Experience
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible
experience in administration/management, service
operations or related field;
Proven track record of excellent management and
leadership skills is required;
Experience in Public Sector Management is highly
desirable;
Working knowledge of the Vision 2020, PRSP and MDGs
is required; and
Knowledge of Civil Service rules and regulations is
highly desirable;
Duties:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Permanent Secretary is the Accounting Officer of
the Ministry and Chief Adviser to the Minister. He/She
is responsible for the strategic management of the
Ministry, providing policy advice, leadership and
guidance, and ensuring that policies, programs and
projects are implemented to achieve the overall goals
of the Ministry.
Specifically the Permanent Secretary will:
Advise the Minister on the formulation of strategies
and policies by preparing documents on relevant policy
issues and participating in relevant committees within
the Government;
Provide leadership to the development of innovative
goals, strategies, and objectives that are coherent
and consistent with the policies of the Ministry;
Formulate and manage implementation of the work
program of the different Directorates/Divisions,
determining priorities, allocating resources for the
timely delivery of outputs and coordinating work in
the Directorates within the Ministry;
Ensure timely and efficient delivery of high-quality
services to the public within the Mandate of the
Ministry;
Manage, guide, develop and train staff; and actively
foster teamwork and communication among staff in the
Directorates/Divisions and across the Ministry;
Maintain productive and cooperative relations with
senior management of other Sectors/Ministries of the
Government; and
Perform any other duties as required.
Personal Specification:
SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
Proven track record of leadership accomplishments in
running a large Organization/Department/Ministry;
Excellent decision-making skills with a
well-developed ability to balance interests and
translate general strategic plans into concrete
actions;
Proven ability to find innovative solutions to
problems, combining maturity with resourcefulness and
initiative;
Proven ability to provide direction, to plan and
establish priorities, and to ensure an effective work
structure to maximize productivity;
Proven record of building and managing teams and the
creation of an enabling environment, including the
ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor,
develop and evaluate staff:
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both
oral and written; and
Computer literacy/proficiency in computer
applications.
Closing Date:
11th June 2010
Note:
HOW TO APPLY:
Application forms (Form 16B) are available at:
The Records Office
Public Service Commission (PSC)
The Quadrangle
Banjul
Applicants should submit a duly completed Application
Form (Form 16B) together with their Curriculum Vitae,
copies of Certificates and relevant documents to:
The Record Office
Public Service Commission (PSC)
The Quadrangle
Banjul, The Gambia
