The St Helena Government has the following vacancies. For further information please email: shro.admin@sainthelena.gov.sh
SENIOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY
The Office of the Chief Secretary is seeking to recruit a Senior Assistant Secretary who will be responsible to the Deputy Chief Secretary for the provision of a comprehensive management support and advisory service.
The post provides an excellent personal development opportunity for individuals aspiring to Heads of Department positions as the successful applicant will be required to perform the duties of Deputy Chief Secretary on a regular basis whenever the substantive post holder is acting in another capacity or on extended leave.
The main duties of the post include:
• assisting with the compilation and monitoring of the department’s Strategic Plan and budget to ensure that the plan supports the delivery of the national goals and strategic objectives within agreed budget and timelines ;
• analysing, appraising and providing advice on the many wide ranging issues, including policy issues, that come to the attention of the Office of the Chief Secretary and Office of the Governor and which, in some cases, will need to be referred to the Executive Council for policy decisions;
• compiling reports and responses in compliance with international reporting obligations and in close liaison with key stakeholders to include non government organisations, government departments and the FCO representatives on Island;
• providing support and advice in respect of other departmental management functions to include the management, recruitment and development of staff for both the Office of the Chief Secretary and Plantation House staff;
• carrying out the duties of nominated executive on matters relating to the Public Transport System to include the monitoring of compliance with the Agreement between SHG and the service providers and, in regard to the Swimming Pool Contract, to monitor the performance of the contract and business plan.
The successful applicant will need to be IT proficient with proven managerial skills at grade levels 6 or 7, or equivalent. He/she will need to be an excellent communicator, self motivated with good organisational and analytical skills and be committed and adaptable to change. Successful completion of senior management training and a diploma in public sector administration would be an advantage, as would some knowledge of Government work procedures.
Salary will be in Grade Level 8, commencing at £11,376 per annum.
A job profile for the Senior Assistant Secretary post, together with application forms, can be obtained from the Office of the Chief Secretary or the Human Resources Department. For further information about the post, interest persons should contact the Deputy Chief Secretary on telephone number 2314.
Completed application forms should be submitted through Heads of Department, where applicable, to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, No.3 Main Street, by no later than Tuesday, 5 January 2010.
BUSINESS FINANCE MANAGER
Applications are invited for the post of Business Finance Manager in the Finance Department of the St Helena Government.
The successful applicant will be responsible to the Financial Secretary for the management of the Investment Policy. The post also involves monitoring subsidised organisations, and assisting in the development of an enabling environment to support the development of the private sector. This is a varied and challenging position and is suited to a self motivated person with good communication skills and awareness of business planning and financial monitoring.
The duties of the post include:
• Liasing with the St Helena Development Agency on applications for Approved Investment Status
• Liasing with the Contracts and External Services Manager on the outsourcing initiative
• Liasing with subsidised organisations on funding bids and financial reporting
Applicants should ideally be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject, such as Business Studies or Finance. Applicants without a degree level qualification but with relevant experience in a business and finance environment will also be considered.
Salary for the post is at Grade Level 8, commencing £11,376 per annum.
Interested persons should contact Mr Desmond Wade, Chief Finance Officer, on telephone number 2345 or on email at desmond@sainthelena.gov.sh, for further details. Application forms, available from the Human Resources Department, should be completed and submitted through Heads of Department, where applicable, to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, No.3 Main Street, by no later than Tuesday, 5 January 2010.
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER (CONTRACTS)
The St Helena Government is currently in the process of undertaking significant changes that will affect how we operate in the future.
Are you up for the challenge of being involved with the shaping of St Helena Government’s history? You will be expected to work closely with the modernisation of government process.
The Human Resources Department is seeking to recruit a pro-active individual with excellent interpersonal, people management and motivational skills; strong organisational and operational experience, good IT and drafting skills to fill the post of Senior Human Resources Officer (Contracts). In this busy, highly visible role, you will join a small team providing Human Resource advice on and management of International Recruitment for St Helena Government. You will liaise with staff within the Department for International Development (DFID), SHG’s UK Representative NICO and SHG Departments on all relevant matters. You will also provide essential support to departments to enable them to optimise their use of human resources. You will be experienced in reviewing, developing and implementing policies, co-ordinating the administration, assisting in recruitment campaigns, training and career development, conduct and discipline and performance management, as well as undertaking specific projects. You will also manage the Technical Corporation Budget and terms and conditions of service for international staff, Chief Secretary Housing and oversee the Travel and Accommodation arrangements. A Job Profile that sets out the specifics of the post is available on request.
The candidate should be formally trained in Human Resources (Personnel) Management and/or Human Resources Development or have a minimum of seven years experience in this field. The ability to analyse income and expenditure together with drafting legal and binding documents is essential to this role. Knowledge of administration procedures and Human Resource techniques is also a requisite for the post. A professional qualification in Personnel/ Human Resource Management and Development would be advantageous. Excellent communication skills, the ability to remain calm when dealing with customers and maintaining confidentiality, is of primary importance in this role.
Salary for the post is at Grade Level 8, commencing £11,376 per annum, but the successful candidate may be required to serve initially in the training Grade, Level 7. Further information regarding the duties of the post may be obtained from the Chief Human Resources Officer, Mrs Barbara George, on telephone numbers 2720/2418 or you can make an appointment for an informal chat to better assess if your qualifications and experience match the requirements. Application forms, available from the Human Resources Department, should be completed and submitted through Heads of Department, where applicable, to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, No.3 Main Street, by Friday, 15 January 2010.