Role Summary

The successful applicant will create and preserve an effective and efficient HR department by providing leadership and managerial direction of the unit on issues pertaining to recruitment, staffing, transfers and performance management matters including reporting and compliance with legislation.

Main Responsibilities

Minimum Qualications

Role Summary

The successful applicant will ensure that documents and requests submitted to the Registry are actioned in timely manner and are readily available upon request as well as assist with the management of the department in order to meet the objectives of the department. On delegated authority, the Registrar also acts in a quasi-judicial capacity.

Main Responsibilities

1. Manage the office, staff and department budget management in a professional manner to ensure effective department organisation.
2. Register documents, inspect and settle boundary disputes, prepare and submit reports and certificate documents, oaths and signing of affidavits in order to maintain the administrative tasks of the department.
3. Prepare relevant reports on the activities of the Department.
4. Assist with the preparation of the Department’s Annual Budget.
5. Assist with the preparation and submission of Performance Planning and Appraisal Report for staff.
6. Deputise in the absence of the Chief Registrar of Lands.
7. Performs any other duties as required by Supervisor or any other senior officers in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the unit.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Law Degree
• Bar Professional Training Course Certificate (BPTC)
• Admitted to the BVI Bar or imminent Call or other common law Bar qualifications
• Five (5) years’ experience in Land Law matters and in Common Law Practice in the legal system of the BVI
• Excellent knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of applicable policies, regulations, laws and ordinances
• Excellent knowledge of the Cadastral mapping system
• Ability to interpret legislation
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Sound knowledge of relevant computer equipment and applicable computer applications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Sound interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure

Role Summary

The successful applicant will provide for protocol services across Government and plan, arrange and execute protocol services for official events and occasions for Government ceremonies and conferences as well as render professional support to Government Officials and visiting dignitaries.

Main Responsibilities

1. Create, implement and maintain the standard of all functions of diplomatic, ceremonial and general protocol for the Government of the Virgin Islands; ensure the execution of all general administrative details for implementation of protocol and ensure the establishment and publication of an agreed Order of Precedence protocol and guidelines for the Territory.
2. Coordinate official visits for Heads of Government, Ministers of Government and other persons of note visiting the Territory from arrival to departure.
3. Coordinate the travel (arrival and departure) and accompany visiting dignitaries as required, ensuring a professional and gracious atmosphere.
4. Coordinate arrangements for the Premier and other Government Ministers visiting other countries on official duty.
5. Coordinate the selection and presentation of gifts for official gift giving.
6. Plan and execute arrangements for official functions and ceremonies hosted by the Premier or other Ministers of Government.
7. Assist with organising hospitality and other logistical arrangements for official events.
8. Coordinate and ensure the maintenance, including allocation of all government resources for the implementation of all protocol programmes (i.e. vehicles, flags, personnel, gifts register, official guest lists, etc.).
9. Serve as the chief consultant on matters of protocol for the Territory, organise all Government protocol, provide training to relevant personnel and supervise officers responsible for protocol or who serve as liaison officers in other ministries.
10. Assist with developing public relation strategies for public activities falling under the Premier’s Office.
11. Performs any other duties as required by the Permanent Secretary, Director/International Affairs Secretariat or senior officer in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Ministry.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities, International Relations, Public Administration, Hospitality Management or related
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• Five (5) to seven (7) years working experience in ceremonial and diplomatic protocol
• OR
• Three (3) to five (5) years specialised training in ceremonial and diplomatic protocol
• Excellent knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
• Sound knowledge of relevant laws, regulations and policies
• Excellent knowledge of protocol procedures
• Sound knowledge of international codes of conduct and diplomatic relations
• Sound experience working at an international level with international development agencies
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and computer applications
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and event planning skills
• Ability to work well under pressure

Role Summary

The successful applicant will assist with the management of the functions of the department to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the Department of Waste Management.

Main Responsibilities

1. Ensures the smooth and efficient operation of the department and the supervision of assigned staff.
2. Assists with the administration of human resources functions.
3. Assists in undertaking the functions of the Department of Waste Management in order to maintain the efficient delivery of services.
4. Assists in managing and training staff assigned to the Department of Waste Management to ensure their understanding of the functionality of Government and relevant legislation.
5. Assists with the preparation of the Department’s Annual Budget.
6. Assists with the preparation and submission of Performance Planning and Appraisal Report for staff.
7. Researches, analyses and prepares reports and provides advice.
8. Deputises in the absence of the Manager.
9. Attends meetings, workshops and training sessions as instructed to ensure awareness of any change in policies or procedures which may be relevant to your role.
10. Keeps abreast of developments in the field of quality improvement and quality assurance.
11. Identify job specific and environmental factors and develop, where applicable, implement and promote the health and safety policies. Mitigate and minimise workplace hazards.
12. Performs any other related duties as required by Supervisor or any other senior officer in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the department

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health or related field
• Five (5) years in senior management within the Public Service
• Excellent knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of waste management and environmental services
• Good knowledge of Government budget and accounting procedures
• Good knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and relevant software applications
• Sound oral and written communication skills
• Sound analytical, negotiating, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Sound research and report-writing skills
• Sound leadership and management skills
• Ability to work well under pressure well under pressure