Northern Development Authority (NDA) Recruitment for Assistant Officer, Land Infrastructure
Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Northern Development Authority (NDA) Recruitment for Assistant Officer, Land Infrastructure.
The Northern Development Authority (NDA) was established under the Northern Development Authority Act 2017 (Act 963) to provide a framework for the accelerated economic and social development of the Northern Zone. The NDA also serves as an agency for the implementation of the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication programme (IPEP).
Job Description
- Company:Â Northern Development Authority (NDA)
- Location:Â Ghana
- State:Â Tamale
- Job type:Â Full-Time.
Job Title:Â Assistant Officer, Land, Insfrastructure, Environment and Natural Resources
Job Purpose:
• To provide operational support for the performance of the functions of the LIENR Directorate
Key Responsibilities
• Collect data for the formulation of policies and guidelines for Directorate
• Implement programmes and activities of the Directorate
• Collect data for the design of a comprehensive infrastructure/E&WR/L&NR framework in conformity with national and international standards
• Maintain a database on all programmes and activities of the Directorate
• Maintain a comprehensive infrastructure inventory
• Participate in the conduct of feasibility studies on interventions of the Directorate
• Facilitate the dissemination of information pertaining to Directorate’s activities
• Collect data for the preparation of the unit’s work plan and budget
• Collect data for the preparation of the annual and other periodic reports of the unit
Qualifications
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited tertiary institution in any of the following fields: Engineering, Architecture, Building Technology, Surveying, Land Economy, Development Planning, Geology, Natural Resource Management, Development Studies or any other related field
• Must have completed national service
Competencies / Personal Attributes
• Knowledge in Engineering Design methods
• Knowledge in Environment and Water Resource Management modelling
• Knowledge in Lands and Natural Resources Management modelling
• Research analytical and community entry, engagement skills
• Construction supervision skills
• Relevant knowledge in ICT applications skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc)
• Communication, interpersonal, presentation and report writing skills
• Ability to initiate and a team player
• Project Management skills
• High integrity with strong ethics.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit the following documents to the address below not later than one week after publication of this notice. • Detailed Curriculum Vitae, stating current and latest posts (WITH DATES) as well as summary of key job responsibilities; • Application letter (stating the position applied for) to the address below; • Certified photocopies of relevant certificates of highest academic qualifications, as well as national service certificate (if applicable); • Names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) Referees (work-related); • Personal contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. The Head, Human Resource, Northern Development Authority, P.O. Box TL 883, Lamashegu Industrial Area, Tamale Northern Region. Interested applicants can submit applications at our front-desks Head office in Tamale, industrial area: Email: Habiba.nantuo@gmail .com
Closing Date: 16 December 2019.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Qualified Ghanaian nationals, especially female candidates are encouraged to apply. NDA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the economic, social development and gender equity and our recruitment procedure reflect these.
