Northern Development Authority Construction Jobs in Northern Region
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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).
The objects of NDA are to accelerate economic and social development in the NDA zone through strategic direction in the planning & prioritization of development projects; mobilize public resources including financial resources and private public investments for the accelerated economic and social development of the Northern zone; coordinate development activities in the Northern Zone with the aim of ensuring that i. public resources are effectively utilized, and ii. private sector investments achieve maximum development impacts to reduce poverty and deprivation iii. formulate and implement initiatives towards achieving gender equality and empowerment of vulnerable groups in the Northern Zone;
To fulfill its mandate, the Northern Development Authority (NDA) seeks to hire qualified Ghanaians who are highly motivated, dynamic, results-oriented with good leadership qualities and strong work ethics to fill the following positions at the Head-office and Zonal Offices.
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Job Title: Assistant Officer, Land, Infrastructure, Environment and Natural Resources
Job Purpose:
To provide operational support for the peroformance 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
Qualification Required & Experience
- 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
1. Patiently scroll down and read the job description below.
2. Scroll down and find how to apply or mode of application for this job after the job description.
3. Carefully follow the instructions on how to apply.
4. Always apply for a job by attaching CV with a Cover Letter / Application Letter.
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).
The objects of NDA are to accelerate economic and social development in the NDA zone through strategic direction in the planning & prioritization of development projects; mobilize public resources including financial resources and private public investments for the accelerated economic and social development of the Northern zone; coordinate development activities in the Northern Zone with the aim of ensuring that i. public resources are effectively utilized, and ii. private sector investments achieve maximum development impacts to reduce poverty and deprivation iii. formulate and implement initiatives towards achieving gender equality and empowerment of vulnerable groups in the Northern Zone;
To fulfill its mandate, the Northern Development Authority (NDA) seeks to hire qualified Ghanaians who are highly motivated, dynamic, results-oriented with good leadership qualities and strong work ethics to fill the following positions at the Head-office and Zonal Offices.
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Job Title: Assistant Officer, Land, Infrastructure, Environment and Natural Resources
Job Purpose:
To provide operational support for the peroformance 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
Qualification Required & Experience
- 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
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