Department

Department

Corporate Affairs and Administration Department


MISSION:
Responsible for the management of all communication to the public, including all printed material, press releases, conferences and protocol.

Specific Functions, duties and responsibilities

  1. Responsible for planning all Corporate Public Engagements;
  2. Ensure PR campaigns are well planned and executed;
  3. Commission surveys and Public Consultations on issues that pertain to public opinions on PPA's policies and guidelines;
  4. Ensure the effective publication of press releases, in-house newsletters, brochures, promotional audiovisuals, annual reports speeches and articles;
  5. Ensure that information on the Agency's website is updated; and Accountable for public presentations, community relations, corporate events & Media Engagements.
Head of Department
RHODA A. DAMOAH
HEAD, CORPORATE AFFAIRS & ADMIN

Finance Department


MISSION:
To manage a support team of Finance and Procurement Officers and to develop financial management systems consistent with relevant laws to support the day to day operation of the Board and the Secretariat.

Specific Functions, duties and responsibilities

  1. Ensuring timely and accurate preparation of the Board s annual accounts.
  2. Developing and maintaining efficient transparent financial management and accounting systems.
  3. Setting up and managing banking arrangements for the Agency in line with Financial administration act, 2013.
  4. Developing clear internal financial management procedures for managing day-to day finances.
  5. Advising senior management on financial implications for Policies and change management.
Head of Department
GEORGE A. BINEY
HEAD, FINANCE

Human Resources & Administration Department


MISSION:
Responsible for human resource planning, recruitment, training and development of staff, reward and sanctions systems as well as an effective and efficient administrative system for the Agency.

Specific Functions, duties and responsibilities

  1. Responsible for formulating key Human Resource/Administrative policies to guide the effective operations of the Agency.
  2. Design and implement Human Resource/Administrative strategies for achieving organizational objectives.
  3. Develops and implement staff performance appraisal system;anking arrangements for the Agency in line with Financial administration act, 2013.
  4. Play a leading role in change management and ensure that the Agency's management philosophy and vision are clearly articulated and understood and applied.
  5. A Ensure effective planning and implementation of administrative tasks and policies.
  6. Ensure an effective administration for the efficient operations of the organization.
Head of Department
MRS. YVONNE QUANSAH
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER / HEAD, HRA

Internal Audit Department


MISSION:
The mission of Internal Audit is to assist the Board and management of NIDA in the discharge of their oversight, management and operating responsibilities through independent audits and consultations designed to evaluate and promote the system of internal controls, including effective and efficient operations.

Specific Functions, duties and responsibilities

  1. Maintaining the results of audits and evaluations in the strictest confidence, subject to any legal or ethical requirements for disclosure to outside authorities
  2. Providing a written summary of internal auditing activities to the Chief Executive and the Audit Committee within 15 days of the end of each calendar year.
  3. Coordinating the total auditing effort, both internal and external, in the interest of minimizing duplicate efforts and in contributing, as far as professionally permissible, to the work of the external auditor(s) bearing in mind that final determination of the extent of such contribution rests with the external auditor(s)
  4. Communicating with the external auditor(s) on all significant matters which will be brought to the Audit Committee s attention.
Head of Department
MR. ABDUL KAADRI ZIGANI
SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR

Procurement Unit


MISSION:
The function retains responsibility and accountability for planning and managing procurement and purchases for the organization in an efficient and cost effective manner, working closely with Internal Audit and Finance Department.

Specific Functions, duties and responsibilities

  1. Ensures procurement planning and implementation.
  2. Supervises development of specifications and terms of reference.
  3. Ensures efficient management of contracts and supplier database.
  4. Anticipates Agency s needs and requirements by keeping abreast of trends and development in both the public and private sectors.
  5. Responsible for procuring goods and non-technical service for the operation of the Agency
Parent Staff
Ms. Faustina Adjorkor Okuadjo
Senior Procurement Officer
Ms. Minawara Adams
Senior Procurement Officer