The Government of the Virgin Islands is seeking a qualified individual to fill the following position:

Chairman, Labour Arbitration Tribunal

ABOUT THE TRIBUNAL

The Tribunal is an independent tribunal set up under the Labour Code, 2010. It has power to make orders and awards with the same force as an order or award of the High Court. Persons/parties appearing before the Tribunal are entitled to the same rights of privileges as they would before any court.

Case management hearings are conducted by the Chairperson sitting alone, while all other hearings are conducted by a full panel, which consists of the Chairperson and two

(2) accredited Labour Arbitrators.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct hearings and trials
• Draft orders and judgments
• Render decisions
• Issue Witness Summons; and
• Perform such other related functions as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ideal Candidates Should Embody the following Qualities:

•  Tribunal’s objectives
• Be trustworthy and confidential
• Be able to make legally -sound, fair and equitable decisions
• Possess personal qualities of high integrity and credibility

TERMS OF SERVICE

Chairperson shall serve for a period of two

(2) years.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) highlighting relevant experience and qualifications; and
• A cover letter which demonstrates the candidate’s fitness for Chairman of the Labour Arbitration Tribunal.

Applications should be addressed to:

Labour Arbitration Tribunal

Ministry of Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation Government of the Virgin Islands

2nd Floor, Romasco Place Road Town, Tortola VG1110 British Virgin Islands

Applications should be delivered electronically to: permanentsecretarymfseddt@gov.vg

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the contact Malisa Ragnauth-Mangal by emailing lat@gov.vg or calling (284) 468-4757.

OPENING DATE: 20th January 2025

CLOSING DATE:17th February 2025