Job Vacancy: Human Resources Management Adviser

4th January, 2010

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for a one- year contract appointment as Human Resources Management Adviser for the Office of the Deputy Governor, in the British Overseas territory of Montserrat. See full Terms of Reference here: Terms of Reference for Human Resources Management Advisor

Job Purpose

The Public Service Reform Programme on Montserrat started over three years ago and has delivered a number of changes in the operations of Government. (A second phase of reform is currently being designed.) An innovative new structure for the Deputy Governor’s Office was approved by Executive Council in April 2009 and is currently being operationalised. A senior and experienced human resources manager is required to support the development of the new roles and functions and maintain the momentum for change.

Key Responsibilities

The Human Resources Management Adviser will be required to:

  • Act on an interim basis in the newly-established position of Human Resources Director, updating the existing, and establishing the new, functions of the HR Unit.
  • Facilitate implementation of wider reforms, including delegation of human resources management responsibilities to line managers; reforms to the role of the Public Service Commission, and introduction of modernised public service rules and procedures.
  • Assist with the recruitment of, and provide one-to-one induction and coaching to the substantive Human Resources Director.
  • Provide professional human resource management guidance and mentoring to all of the newly-appointed Directors and Unit Heads in the Office of the Deputy Governor.

Terms of Reference for Human Resources Management Advisor

Personnel Specifications

The successful applicant should have:

  • A post-graduate qualification in Human Resources Management
  • 10 years experience as a Senior Human Resources Manager in a public service environment.
  • Be able to demonstrate a track record of achievement in modernising Human Resource Management functions, and of coaching and mentoring others in similar situations.
  • Experience of British Overseas Territories, or of other small Public Services, would be advantageous.

Remuneration

Salary is negotiable and is commensurate with qualification and experience.

Application Procedure

To obtain further details, including background to Government of Montserrat and its public service reform programme, and Terms of Reference for this post, please contact the Public Service Reform Unit by Tel: (664) 491 9202/6524, Fax (664) 491 9375 or email:mailto:psru@gov.ms. Alternatively you may visit the Public Service Reform Unit website at http://psru.gov.ms or the government of Montserrat Website http://www.gov.ms to download a copy of the Terms of Reference for the post.

Application forms can be obtained from the Government of Montserrat’s Job website or by contacting the Human Resources Unit, Department of Administration, Brades, Montserrat by e-mail to mailto:admin@gov.ms or by telephone at (+664) 491-2365/2444 or by fax at (+664) 491-6234. Certified copies of qualifications, as well as the names and letters of two referees must be submitted with your application.

Completed application forms must be returned to the Department of Administration either by email, or by fax or by ordinary mail. These should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Human Resource Management, Department of Administration, Government Headquarters, Brades, Montserrat. The deadline for the receipt of applications is Friday January 29, 2010.

Please note that only applicants selected for Interviews will be notified.