Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill a vacancy in the post of Chief Science and Technology Analyst in the Parliamentary Service of Ghana.

Job Summary

• The Chief Science and Technology Analyst will be responsible for providing independent, impartial and in-depth analysis of public policy issues related to science, technology and innovation to enhance legislative deliberations of Parliament

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Chief Science and Technology Analyst shall provide support to the Clerk and Management of the Service through the Deputy Clerk responsible for information Management Services by performing the following duties

• Conduct environmental scanning to anticipate changes in science and technology that are likely to impact public policy, legislations and the work of Parliament
• Analyse and publish briefing notes and reports on likely policy implications of current and emerging issues relating to environment, science, technology and innovations
• Support committees of Parliament and the house with advice, oral briefings, data analysis, background papers or follow-up research on matters relating to science and technology
• Inform the house on public dialogue activities in environment, science and technology
• Organise discussions and public lectures to stimulate debate on a wide range of topical issues relating to environment, science and technology
• 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 Research Master’s Degree preferably a Master of Philosophy/PhD in Biological Science, Physical Science, Engineering, Computer science, environmental science / Engineering, energy technology or any relevant science discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 6 years of relevant post qualification experience on a grade analogous to the post of a Director in a public service institution
• Must have authored several policy and research papers of international repute in science and technology for governments and international organisations

Age Limit: An applicant should not be above fifty-five 55 years of age on the date of appointment to the post in the Parliamentary Service.

Salary: Attractive with fringe benefits

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants may submit soft copies of applications together with their curriculum vitae and photocopies of educational certificates to:

[email protected]

Applicants are also required to submit hard copies of applications, curriculum vitae and photocopies of educational certificates to:

The Clerk To Parliament
Parliamentary Service of Ghana
Parliament House
Accra

Closing Date: 24 August, 2024