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Internal Position No. Job Title Closing Date Department
PSC 17 of 2023
Senior Immigration Officer

Senior Immigration Officer

Immigration Department

Role Summary

The successful applicant will assist with day to day activities and management of the Department to ensure enforcement of the Immigration and Passport Ordinance.

Main Responsibilities

  1. Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the department and the supervision of assigned staff.
  2. Interview passengers entering the Territory to ensure adherence to the Immigration and Passport Ordinance.
  3. Assist with the detention and repatriation of illegal entrants in order to enforce the Immigration and Passport Ordinance.
  4. Assist with completing incoming and outgoing summaries of passengers and vessels, and maintain accurate records of persons who are refused entry, in order to facilitate effective record management and to monitor the impact of the Immigration and Passport Ordinance.
  5. Collect and record revenues including the sale of Embarkation Cards in the preparation of invoices from vessels in respect to overtime payments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  6. Assist with the administration of human resources functions.
  7. Conduct secondary inspection interviews at the assigned Port of Entry to ensure that the necessary information is collected.
  8. Perform 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

1. Manage your time effectively
2. Obtain information for decision making
3. Provide feedback on performance
4. Ensure products and services meet quality requirements
5. Manage the recording and storage of information
6. Develop the trust and support of colleagues and stakeholders
7. Develop the team to improve performance

 

31 March 2023
31 March 2023 Immigration Department
PSC 16 of 2023
Senior Administrative Officer (PA to the Financial Secretary)

Senior Administrative Officer (PA to the Financial Secretary)

Ministry of Finance

Role Summary

The successful applicant will assist with the Ministry’s administrative functions to ensure its efficiency and effectiveness.

Main Responsibilities

  1. Maintain, manage and oversee inventory, records and systems.
  2. Assist in the planning and execution of the Ministry’s work.
  3. Provide administrative and specialised support to management and organise events.
  4. Research, analyse and prepare reports and advice.
  5. Prepare correspondences and annual and monthly reports to ensure accurate dissemination of information.
  6. Perform 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 Business Administration/Management, Public Administration or related field
  • Three (3) to five (5) years related experience
  • Sound knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
  • Sound knowledge of relevant laws, regulations and policies
  • Sound oral and written communication skills
  • Sound knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and computer applications
  • Sound analytical and decision-making skills
  • Sound interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure
31 March 2023
31 March 2023 Ministry of Finance
PSC 15 of 2023
Senior Administrative Officer (PA to the Deputy Financial Secretary)

Senior Administrative Officer (PA to the Deputy Financial Secretary)

Ministry of Finance

Role Summary

The successful applicant will assist with the Ministry’s administrative functions to ensure its efficiency and effectiveness.

Main Responsibilities

  1. Maintain, manage and oversee inventory, records and systems.
  2. Assist in the planning and execution of the Ministry’s work.
  3. Provide administrative and specialised support to management and organise events.
  4. Research, analyse and prepare reports and advice.
  5. Prepare correspondences and annual and monthly reports to ensure accurate dissemination of information.
  6. Perform 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 Business Administration/Management, Public Administration or related field
  • Three (3) to five (5) years related experience
  • Sound knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
  • Sound knowledge of relevant laws, regulations and policies
  • Sound oral and written communication skills
  • Sound knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and computer applications
  • Sound analytical and decision-making skills
  • Sound interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure
31 March 2023
31 March 2023 Ministry of Finance
TSC 2 of 2023
Principal (Secondary)

Principal (Secondary)

Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports

See Vacancy TSC 2 of 2023 attached.

31 March 2023
31 March 2023 Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports
PSC 14 of 2023
Learning and Development Business Partner

Learning and Development Business Partner

Department of Human Resources

Role Summary

The successful applicant will provide assistance to the Human Resources Manager by collaborating with Ministries and Departments to assess, project and address the learning and development needs required to facilitate their strategic goals.

Main Responsibilities

  1. Consult and collaborate with Ministries and Departments on transformation objectives and change plans in order to understand the goals and objectives needed to determine the most suitable learning interventions.
  2. Conduct gap analysis to diagnose the origin of issues that contribute to strategic learning needs.
  3. Design and facilitate training to address learning needs and priorities of Ministries and Departments and assist with identifying and prioritising funding.
  4. Evaluate and coordinate courses and other learning opportunities to support performance enhancement and foster a learning culture.
  5. Assist with curating a variety of learning opportunities to suit the learning needs of public officers such as digital learning.
  6. Assist with coordinating and conducting the Employee On boarding Programme and the orientation of new employees.
  7. Foster and develop an embedded culture of learning and continuous improvement through using communication campaigns and other strategies.
  8. Support the learning and development of Public Officers by providing career guidance and planning sessions and providing education on career paths and the development of individual career plans.
  9. Support the development of the Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute.
  10. Compile and manage various learning and development data to guide and inform decision making.
  11. Manage and administer development and exposure programmes and opportunities such as Job Rotation Programme as well as local, regional and international job attachments.
  12. Perform any other related duties as required by the Supervisor or any other senior officer in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Ministry/Department

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration/Management or a related field
  • Three (3) to five (5) years related experience in a position related to adult education, training and/or career
  • counselling
  • Affiliation with Association of Talent Development (ATD) or Chartered Institute of Learning and Development (CIPD) a plus
  • Sound knowledge of theories on adult learning, group behaviour and methods of building a learning culture
  • Sound knowledge of current learning trends and practices
  • Sound knowledge of change management models and techniques
  • Demonstrated knowledge of consultancy tools and techniques
  • Excellent collaboration and coaching skills
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge of learning design and facilitation
  • Good knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Sound knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and computer applications
  • Good analytical and decision-making skills
  • Good interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure
23 March 2023
23 March 2023 Department of Human Resources