ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER – Ministry of Public Service

Job Opportunity – Organisational Development Officer

Ministry: Public Service

Position: Organisational Development Officer

Grade: G

Reporting To: OD Manager

Number of Positions: 1

Application Deadline: 24th February 2025

Job Summary

The Organizational Development (OD) Officer will work under the supervision of the Organizational Development Manager, focusing on restructuring, reorganization, and strategic planning within ministries. The role includes conducting management audits, supervising staff, and preparing work plans to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

1. Reorganization and Restructuring

• Conduct management audits and strategic planning studies to enhance organizational efficiency.
• Prepare audit and strategic planning reports after each consultancy to improve staffing deployment.
• Present audit findings and strategic reports to ministries for approval and implementation.
• Monitor the implementation of recommendations to ensure performance improvement.

2. Supervision and Management of Staff

• Supervise and guide Assistant OD Officers to meet divisional objectives.
• Provide quarterly reports on staff activities to the OD Manager.
• Conduct biannual performance appraisals for supervised staff.

3. Preparation of Work Plans

• Develop an annual work plan in consultation with the OD Manager.
• Approve work plans for supervised staff to align with departmental objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, or Business Administration plus two (2) years of experience in a related field.
• Postgraduate Diploma/Honours in HRM, Public Administration, or Business Administration plus three (3) years of experience in a related field.
• BA Degree in HR Management, Public Administration, or Business Administration plus five (5) years of experience in a related field.

Required Competencies

• Proven supervisory skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Quality orientation and attention to detail.
• Specialist knowledge in organizational development.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Planning and organizing
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Interpersonal sensitivity and ability to handle workplace dynamics.
• Resilience and adaptability in challenging situations.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit applications using:

• GP 104 Form (for serving officers) or GP 103 Form (for job seekers).
• Certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts, ID, CV, and Council on Higher Education (CHE) certificate of verification.

Submission Details

Applications should be hand-delivered to the Human Resources Office at the Ministry of Public Service no later than 24th February 2025.

Late applications will not be considered.