Key Responsibilities:

• Provides inputs for the formulation of policies
• Ensures the preparation of the strategic plan of the Institution
• Ensures the efficient and effective management of the human, material, and financial resources of the Department
• Oversees the monitoring and evaluation of the programmes and activities of the Institution
• Ensures the implementation of the programmes and activities of the Department
• Ensures the development of guidelines, strategies and performance indicators for the conduct of research, monitoring and evaluation activities of the Instituition
• Ensures the timely preparation, production and dissemination of fact sheets, policy briefs, research findings, reports and peer-reviewed articles
• Oversees the development of research agenda, research proposals and the preparation of resource mobilization plan
• Ensures the conduct of research 
• Oversees the implementation of the performance management system within the Department
• Collaborates with other Department and external bodies in identifying areas of research
• Ensures the preparation of annual and other periodic reports for the Department
• Ensures the preparation of the annual budget and work plan of the Department.
  

Educational Qualification & Experience

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited tertiary institution in Social Sciences, Statistics or any other related field
• A minimum of ten (10) years post-Bachelor Degree relevant work experience, five (5) years of which must be in a senior management position in the education sector. 

Competencies 

• Good Research, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good knowledge of project management 
• Good leadership, management and networking skills
• Good monitoring and evaluation skills
• Technical and innovative skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Negotiation, lobbying and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to inspire and motivate
• Knowledge of financial management laws and regulations 
• Knowledge of labour laws and regulations
• Knowledge in relevant IT applications

Salary: Gh¢5,109.98