Director of Research at Parliament of Ghana

The Parliament of Ghana is looking for a detail-oriented, self-motivated, and dynamic team player to occupy the vacant position below;

Job Position: Director of Research 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill a vacancy in the post of Director of Research in the Parliamentary service of Ghana.

Job Summary:

  • The Director of Research will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategy, policies/procedures and guidelines for the management of the operations of the department of research to ensure the provision of high-quality research services

Main Duties:

The Director of Research shall provide support to the Clerk and Management of the Service through the coordinating director (research, data management and library), by performing the following duties:

  • Produce reliable and accurate data to support the information needs of Parliament and Parliamentary Service.
  • Supervise the preparation of briefs/written reports/papers on Parliamentary and Constitutional developments and provide background information on topical and policy issues to MPs and committees
  • Design and conduct appropriate research/surveys on national issues and disseminate reports thereon to meet the needs of MPs and Committees
  • Plan and organize activities for the provision of research services of MPs, committee and the Parliamentary Service
  • Lead a research team to respond to requests for information by MPs and Parliamentary committees
  • Lead the process of developing and implementing the departments strategic plan to be factored into the strategic plan of the institution
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the clerk to Parliament

Qualification Required & Experience:

  • A good first degree in any social science or a relevant discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 10 years of relevant post qualification experience plus a masters degree preferably a master of Philosophy degree in the relevant subject with at least 3 years experience on a grade analogous to the post of a deputy director in a public service institution

OR

  • A research masters degree preferably a master of philosophy degree in any social science or a relevant discipline with at least 6 years post qualification experience and at least 3 years on a grade analogous to the post of a deputy director in a public service institution
  • Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analysing datasets (Excel, SPSS, STATA etc)

Age Limit: Applicants of the post should not be above 50 years of age on the date of appointment into the Parliamentary Service.

Salary: Attractive with fringe benefits

Location: Accra

How To Apply For This Job

Application Deadline: 29th July, 2024