APPLICATIONS:

Office of the Head of the Civil Service

Recruitment, Training & Development Directorate

Coat of Arms of Ghana

Functions:

  • Facilitates the development and implementation of Reform Initiatives in the Civil Service
  • Monitors and evaluates reform programmes in the Civil Service.
  • Maintains a database of reform programmes in the Civil Service.
  • Collects and harmonizes reform data within the Civil Service to inform policy decisions.
  • Undertakes periodic research for improved performance and productivity in the Civil Service
  • Collaborates with external stakeholders to undertake research of mutual interest.
  • Coordinates and facilitates implementation of the activities of the Civil Service Committee on Administrative Reforms
  • Coordinates the implementation and reporting of the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP) by all MDs.
  • Coordinates the Implementation of RTI Activities at the OHCS and its Departments/Institutions
  • Coordinates the implementation and reporting of key Civil Service reforms and policies.
  • Coordinates the preparation of the Civil Service Annual Performance Report
  • Manages the operations of the Client Service Unit at the OHCS and
  • Monitors compliance of service delivery standards in OHCS.
MR. BENEDICT BOADI
Director, RCU

PROFILE OF MR. BENEDICT BOADI

Mr. Benedict Boadi is an experienced public sector professional with over 15 years of service in Ghana’s Civil Service. He is currently the Director of the Reform Coordination Unit (RCU) at the Office of the Head of the Civil Service. He specializes in human resource management, organizational development, public sector reform and performance improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.

Mr. Boadi oversees reform strategy development, policy alignment, monitoring and evaluation and manages a centralized database for reform in the Civil Service.

He holds an MBA in Human Resource Management, a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology (both from the University of Cape Coast), a Graduate Diploma in Public Administration (GIMPA), and is pursuing a Master’s in Organizational Development.

Mr. Boadi is a Full Member of the Organization Development Practitioners Association, Ghana, and an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management Practitioners. Known for his strategic thinking, leadership and commitment to reform, he continues to drive transformation and excellence within the Civil Service.

Madam Elizabeth Obeng-Yeboah
Director, RTDD

WORK AREAS OF THE UNITS
Based on the functions and key objectives of the Directorate, there are three (3) main work/focus areas. Details of each focus area is listed below:


A. Recruitment
i. Analyses and advises on the human resource requirements of the Civil Service
ii. Develops and coordinates annual recruitment plans for the Civil Service.
iii. Implement annual recruitment plans for the Civil Service.
iv. Reviews and processes applications for recruitment and replacement of Staff.
v. Facilitate the organisation of Civil Service Graduate Entrance Exams.
vi. Facilitate the interviewing process of qualified applicants.
vii. Facilitate the induction and onboarding of newly recruited staff.

B. Training and Development
i. Develop Civil Service Training policies and guidelines.
ii. Collate annual training plans and reports of Ministries /Departments.
iii. Prepares composite training plans for the Civil Service.
iv. Identifies and prioritises options for service-wide training.
v. Monitors the implementation of service-wide capacity development interventions.
vi. Coordinates/ Commissions impact assessment of training and development programmes.
vii. Liaises with relevant stakeholders and development partners for training interventions.
viii. Responds to all study leave requests.
ix. Facilitates the induction of newly recruited staff.
x. Collates data on staff on study Leave and coordinate knowledge sharing platform.
xi. Identifies and selects Officers for training at GIPA- Senior Management Development course.


C. Civil Service Training Institutions
i. Provide administrative support and monitor plans and programmes of the Institutions.

In addition to the above, the Directorate also supervises and oversees the implementation of the under listed focus areas;

ii. Management of strategic Partnerships (Emerging Public Leaders (EPL), JICA programmes, Chinese programmes, etc.)

 

Departments

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Initiate the formulation/review and implementation of policies, guidelines, standards and programs on Career Management for the Service.

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