Senior Project Officer-HR, Caribbean

FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Ø To manage the HR operations, ensuring the smooth, timely and accurate processing of all HR transactions and employment contracts within the HRM as well as the effective delivery of quality service to all clients within the CARICOM Secretariat and its projects across the region.
This entails the coordination and strengthening of the operating systems and work flow within the HRM with particular attention to the recruitment, employment and salary and benefits administration processes amongst other human resource client services. This position provides day-to-day supervision of the Human Resource Information System (HRIS).
Ø The SPO, HRM provides HR Client Services to an assigned Directorate and interacts positively and constructively with all management and staff of the Secretariat and its projects in promotion of harmonious staff relations, also provides technical support to CARICOM institutions and associate institutions, as appropriate.
Ø The SPO, HRM participates in the strategic human resource planning process for the Secretariat, in the annual work programme and budget development for the HRM Sub-Programme and in the development and implementation of HR Policy and Procedures.
Ø Acts in the absence of the Deputy Programme Manager, HRM and provides team leadership or team support as required to other members of the Sub-Programme.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Candidates should possess:

Either
(i) A Masters Degree in Human Resource Management or Human Resource Development or related management or social science discipline from a recognised university with specialised training and/or competencies in HR Operations or HR Administration, salary and benefits administration; and a minimum of three years post qualification experience with a demonstrated performance record in the Human Resource Management field. Experience within an international organisation would be an advantage.
Or
(ii) A Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management or Human Resource Development or related management or social science discipline from a recognised university with specialised training and/or competencies in HR Operations or HR Administration, salary and benefits administration; and a minimum of five years post qualification experience with a demonstrated performance record in the Human Resource Management field. Experience within an international organisation would be an advantage.
Plus
(iii) Sound interpersonal competencies and a positive attitude are critical. HRIS and Computer proficiency is essential. Experience in an e-HR environment is required. Proficiency in a foreign language would be an asset.

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Reform Management Unit, Dominica

Duties

§ Reviewing consultant’s reports on various reform initiatives undertaken as part of the Growth and Social Protection Strategy
§ Produce draft legislation facilitating the reform process as instructed
§ Advise the Chief Personnel Officer or her designated representative, where in the opinion of the drafter, new bills or amendments may conflict with existing legislation
§ Review and draft Contracts and other legal documents
§ Make presentations to Cabinet and Committee of Permanent Secretaries and other stakeholders on legislative issues when necessary

Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required:

§ A law degree from a recognized university preference will be given to an individual enrolled as an advocate by a Supreme Court or called to the bar by a legal professional association
§ Ten (10) years working experience of legal drafting preferably in Commonwealth countries using the Westminster model parliamentary democracy
§ Experience in legislative drafting in the Caribbean Region
§ The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate a successful track record in drafting legislation
§ Computer literacy is essential

Terms

Successful candidates will be contracted for a period of one (1) year in the first instance with the possibility of renewal upon satisfactory performance. Salaries will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

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Network Systems Administrator, Caribbean

Responsible for developing and managing websites and other forms of electronic communication to ensure the incorporation of full and current information on national and regional HIV and AIDS projects and programmes and all forms of written communication including press releases, reports, publications and research findings.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Candidates should possess:

(i) A Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Journalism, Communication or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution, plus two (2) years professional experience working in an electronic information and communication environment including website design and management;

(ii) Good general knowledge of current thinking and the priority of regional issues in the field of HIV and AIDS; and

(iii) Strong human relations skills.

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Information and Communication Officer, Caribbean

Responsible for researching, identifying and reporting on strategic issues; preparing information and databases for internal and external distribution and using, planning and executing information, education and communication programmes to enhance the effective implementation of the Caribbean Regional Strategic Framework on HIV and AIDS (CRSF), and liaising actively with PANCAP members and other stakeholders concerning use of information.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Candidates should possess:

(i) A Bachelors Degree in Journalism, Communication or other related discipline plus at least five (5) years experience in an information and communication environment;

(ii) Good general knowledge in HIV and AIDS in the Caribbean;

(iii) Superior oral and written communication skills; and

(iv) Proven competence in research and analysis and report preparation and presentation.

Computer proficiency is required.

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Strategy and Resourcing Officer-CTS, CARICOM

Responsible for information-gathering, dissemination, analysis and evaluation of regional HIV and AIDS programmes; reviewing National Strategic Plans in order to establish and maintain alignment with the Caribbean Regional Strategic Framework (CRSF) on HIV and AIDS; providing technical support in the operationalisation of the CRSF and the development of regional strategies and programmes on HIV and AIDS with the full integration of regional priorities; identifying funding sources, training and development needs of PANCAP partners with special reference to Care, Treatment and Support.

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Snr. Legal Counsel, CARICOM

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified nationals of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States and Associate Members of the Caribbean Community to fill the abovementioned position in the CARICOM Competition Commission with assigned duty station in Suriname.

2. FUNCTIONS OF THE POST The Senior Legal Counsel will be required to supervise the Legal Department, advise the Executive Director on matters relating to the Treaty, competition law, and in the determination of actions to be taken on the basis of complaints and information available to the Commission on anti-competitive conduct, assist with the organisation and conduct of case investigations and act as lead attorney in the presentation of cases.

3. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE The Senior Legal Counsel should possess at least First degree in Law and a legal education certificate or its equivalent. He /she should be a practising Attorney, with a minimum of 8-10 years experience which includes competition law, corporate law, international law and civil litigation. Experience in such areas as commercial law and legal research would be an asset. Computer proficiency is essential.

4. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Senior Legal Counsel, will be required to: (a) ENSURE correct application by the Commission of the provisions of the Revised Treaty and procedural rules developed pursuant thereto in the determination of anticompetitive business conduct in the CSME; (b) ADVISE on the appropriate action which should be taken by the Commission in the event of complaints received or other evidence available to the Commission on anti-competitive conduct within the CSME; (c) DETERMINE legal strategy and co-ordinate the trial of cases, participate in pre-trial conferences, prepare evidence for submission, examination and cross-examination of lay and expert witnesses and conducting oral arguments; (d) ADVISE on the type of evidence to be presented in cases of violation of the provisions of the Community’s Rules of Competition; (e) ASSESS evidential information gathered with a view to prosecution, if necessary; REVIEW legal documents needed during the various stages of litigation; NEGOTIATE settlements, draft formal complaints and other legal documents necessary for litigation, prepare briefs, present evidence, examine and cross examine witnesses in formal proceedings; PROVIDE legal opinions as requested by the Executive Director or as deemed necessary to further the work of the Commission; DETERMINE, in light of available evidence and applicable legal precedent, whether a matter should be closed or whether a formal complaint of law should be issued; DIRECT AND/OR CONDUCT investigations and studies which provide facts necessary for determining the need for the issuance of complaints, the development of trade regulations and rules, or the publication of industry guides; CONDUCT hearings before the Commission which allow all interested groups to present their views on proposed regulations and rules; REVIEW applications from any person seeking De Minimis or Negative Clearance rulings and provide appropriate advice to the Commission; DIRECT the drafting of proposed rules and guides for the conduct of business by enterprises operating within the CSME and prepare appropriate explanatory legal memoranda; DEVELOP AND PUBLISH, in collaboration with other relevant senior staff, codes and guides relating to competition for approval by the Executive Director and submission to the COTED; DIRECT the preparation of contracts to be entered into by the Commission; and PERFORM other duties which may, from time to time, be assigned.

5. EMOLUMENTS AND BENEFITS An attractive remuneration package will be offered.

6. SETTLEMENT GRANT When you assume duty in Suriname, you shall be paid a settlement grant in respect of yourself (EC$1,000), spouse (EC$500) and each eligible child or dependant (up to two) (EC$500), provided that the total number of children and other dependants accompanying you does not exceed five in all.

7. RECRUITMENT AND APPOINTMENT Appointment will be on contract for a specified period or on secondment from a Public Service or a statutory body of a Member State or approved regional organisation. It will be subject to such regulations, rules, orders and instructions as determined by the Commission and as may be introduced from time to time in respect of service with the Commission.

An officer recruited from outside the assigned duty station, on first appointment, will be provided economy class air passages by the most direct route for the officer, spouse and children (provided they are below the age of eighteen years, unmarried and dependent on the officer) and for such other dependents to a maximum of two as may be approved by the Commission provided that the number of children and other dependents does not exceed five in all.

In addition to passages, the officer will be granted the following transportation allowances: (i) ocean freight charges, including insurance, for shipping personal and household effects to Suriname, not exceeding 1250 cubic feet, plus a motor car (if the officer already owns one); (ii) the cost of transporting baggage, personal and household effects from the home of the officer to the place of embarkation and from the port of disembarkation to the place of residence in Suriname; the cost of packing and crating personal and household effects.

8. LEAVE The officer will be eligible for the grant of vacation leave at the rate of thirty-five working days a year and a leave grant after every twelve months of service in respect of the officer, spouse and up to two dependent children.

9. PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES The officer will be granted the privileges and immunities as agreed by the Government of Suriname in respect of staff members of the CARICOM Competition Commission whose assigned duty station is in Suriname.

10. GROUP HEALTH AND LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE The officer will be required to participate in the Secretariat’s group health and group life and accident insurance schemes. With respect to the health scheme, the officer will contribute fifty per cent of the premium. The life and accident insurance scheme is non-contributory.

11. SUPERANNUATION An officer on contract will, subject to satisfactory service, be eligible for a gratuity at the rate of twenty per cent of basic salary, computed on the basis of completed periods of three months’ service and payable at the end of the contract. Where the appointment is on secondment, the Commission will pay to the officer’s substantive employer, over the period of secondment, a contribution not exceeding twenty-five per cent of the pensionable salary normally payable to the officer by that employer so as to maintain the pension status of the officer in the substantive employment

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Senior Analyst – Fiduciary, Cayman Islands

Our client, The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, wishes to recruit a Senior Analyst – Fiduciary to assist in the regulation and supervision of trust companies to determine whether they are fulfilling their fiduciary responsibilities in a prudential manner. The Senior Analyst is expected to work with minimum supervision reporting to the Chief Analyst of the Division and will have overall responsibility within a team environment, for the supervision of analysts.

Duties will involve all aspects of supervision to ensure that the trust companies being supervised are in a sound financial condition and they have in place adequate policies and procedures to enable them to assess and monitor the various risks they face, and that such institutions are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and regulatory guidelines. Responsibilities will include leading or assisting an on-site inspection team as well as representing the division in prudential meetings with licensees, and meetings within the Authority.

Qualifications & Experience:
The ideal candidate should be a graduate with at least a law degree or a professional qualification such as the Chartered Institute of Bankers (Trustee Diploma) or a Registered Trust and Estate Practitioner qualification.

OR

Alternatively, a university graduate with a degree from an accredited institution (preferably in Finance, Accounting or Economics).

Experience in a management capacity within the trust industry of at least 3 years, (Senior Trust Officer or Trust Officer), preferably with some compliance exposure either in the trust industry or have been involved in the supervision of fiduciary business in a regulatory environment.

Knowledge and Skills:
The incumbent should have a broad, in-depth knowledge of the investment company industry, current industry developments and legislation relating to the investment company and security industries.  An asset would be knowledge of the legal, accounting and reporting procedures of investment companies.

Good communication and interpersonal skills, excellent logical and analytical skills, the ability to work with minimum supervision and advanced computer literacy skills are essential.

The Authority offers a competitive compensation package including pension contribution, health insurance, term life and AD&D coverage, vacation, training & development opportunities.

The salary scale for the post is the US$ equivalent 76,000 – 95,000.

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Legislative Counsel, BVI

The Government of the Virgin Islands invites qualified and professional applicants to apply for the post of Legislative Counsel, Law Reform Commission.

Main responsibilities include:

v	Undertakes research and analyse issues relating to any subject of law under reform or other legal matter assigned by the Law Reform Commission via the Chairman of the Law Reform Commission.
v	Raises any issues considered necessary for discussion with the Chairman based on any initial research and analysis done on any subject under reform.
v	Undertakes the preparation of draft provisions or legislation for consideration and approval by the Law Reform Commission or Committees set up by the Law Reform Commission.
v	Provides legal advice and written opinions based on extensive research into subject matters to be considered or being considered by the Law Reform Commission.
v	Reviews existing legislation and conducts research for the purposes of modernising, improving and simplifying the law, and submit recommendations in that regard.
v	Attends and participates in Law Reform Commission Committee Meetings when required by the Law Reform Commission.

Requirements:

v	Bachelor of Laws Degree or a Master’s Degree in Legislative Drafting, or some practical experience or interest in Legislative Drafting.
v	Legal Practitioner’s Certificate
v	Excellent command of the English language and writing skills
v	Meticulous and analytical with excellent research skills
v	Ability to work under pressure and beyond regular working hours
v	Computer literate and knowledge in the structure and internal workings of Government
v	Excellent interpersonal skills

Salary:

v	Entry level $42,486 – $50,388 annually, Grade 13 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
v	Benefits (if officer recruited from outside the territory): v Travel for self and up to four dependents below 19 years of age v Housing Allowance Gratuity at 20% of salary (on successful completion of contract)

Appointment:

v	Subject to medical fitness; One-year probationary period
v	Permanent and pensionable establishment

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Permanent Secretary, Anguilla

The key duties of the post of Permanent Secretary, Finance are to:

1. Perform the duties as defined in Section 7 of the Financial Administration and Audit Act.

2. Direct, control and monitor the application of established policies, procedures and systems to ensure compliance by all relevant sectors and interests.

3. Interpret and evaluate existing financial, accounting and economic development policies, procedures and systems and recommend initiatives or modifications to facilitate the optimisation of available resources and achievement of targeted objectives.

4. Plan, direct and control the financial and accounting operations of the Government so as to ensure the achievement of established socio-economic, cultural and political objectives and ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, legal and institutional requirements.

5. Provide technical advice, guidance and/or direction for all levels of the Public Service and Government on the interpretation and application of financial and accounting policies, regulations and procedures.

6. Provide technical advice on fiscal and monetary policy.

7. Ensure the preparation and coordination of budget proposals for the Government, and the administration of approved budgets.

8. Prepare papers for the Executive Council on financial, accounting and economic development issues, operations and considerations.

9. Ensure that Government Agencies are in compliance with the provisions of the Financial Administration and Audit Act and with their own laws as they relate to the financial reporting and accountability.

10. Represent the Public Service and Government on various local, regional and international committees, institutions and boards.

11. Develop and monitor the utilisation of subordinate personnel so as to create and maintain effective levels of productivity.

12. Liaise with the heads and sub-heads of all ministries to facilitate the achievement of Public Service objectives.

13. Ensure the preparation of operational, informational and statistical reports as required.

14. Ensure the proper functioning of Apostilles in the Ministry of Finance and sign documents as required.

15. Perform other related duties as required by the job function.

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Aides Aegypti Inspector, BVI

Main responsibilities include:

Conducts premises by premises inspection for mosquito breeding.

Records accurately and conscientiously all relevant data related to inspections on the Daily Work Sheet.

Treats Actual and Potential mosquito breeding sites; Eliminates or removes breeding sites where practical to do so.

Performs basic data collation and calculation of relevant mosquito Indices and submit the Daily Work Sheets to the Supervisor at the end of the workday.

Communicates to and educate householders and others on reduction of mosquito breeding on premises as an approach to integrated vector control.

Collects for identification mosquito specimens as required or instructed to by the supervisor.

Conducts re-inspections, revisits and special surveys as needed or directed by the supervisor.

Conducts fogging of communities during time of high mosquito infestation under the direction of the programme manager.

Ensures, all tools, equipment and machinery are maintained in good working condition.

Prepares and submit daily reports on work activities undertaken; submits at the end of each week a summary of work accomplished including all Closed or unattended Premises not inspected.

Reports to direct supervisor any premises existing in a state of unsanitary condition that encourages the harborage of vectors (mosquito or rodent) or poses a health threat due to other unhealthy conditions/practices.

Requirements:

Secondary school leaving certificate with passes in English, Math and General Science. A good command of English is essential and having the ability to communicate in Spanish would be a great asset.

Basic knowledge and understanding of social, economic, cultural and environmental issues

Ability to grasp and follow procedures.

Aptitude to collect, collates, analyze and interpret data.

Basic computer skills

Good communication (written and verbal) skills for reporting

Good interpersonal skills with the ability to (a) work well with people, (b) understand and describe situations, (c) solve problems (d) be self-confident, assertive but tactful in gaining the interest and cooperation of members of the public, (e) be respectable and have high self-esteem

Salary:

Entry level $19,440 – $21,852 annually, Grade 4 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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