Job Vacancy: Public Service Reform Lead Adviser

4th January, 2010

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for a three-year contract appointment as Lead Adviser for the Public Service Reform Unit, Office of the Deputy Governor in the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. Terms of Reference for Public Service Reform Lead Adviser

Job Purpose

The Public Service Reform Programme on Montserrat started in 2006 and has delivered a number of changes in the operations of Government. A second phase of reform was partially designed and requires a senior and experienced individual to provide support to the continuation of the reform Programme.

Key Responsibilities

The PSR Lead Advisor will be required to

  • Complete the design of PSR, Phase 2; to ensure that it addresses and integrates all elements of a Public Sector Management (PSM) system (Strategic, Financial, HR, Entity Management);
  • Provide professional expert advice on all aspects of PSR2, including project and change management;
  • Prepare and maintain a rolling work-plan for PSR2 and to monitor progress in achieving it;
  • Provide efficient management of the project, for compliance with the ToR and regulatory requirements,
  • Advise on the ToRs and Job descriptions and recruitment of specialist advisors, and organise and supervising the work of the specialist advisors;
  • Provide the Deputy Governor with quarterly reports on the progress of PSR 2 including a variance analysis of shifts away from programme and to present an Annual Report to CMT and DFID; and
  • Conduct workshops and seminars on topics relevant to the reform initiatives.

Terms of Reference for Public Service Reform Lead Adviser

Personnel Specifications

  • A post-graduate qualification in any of the following areas; human resources, project management, public finance or accounting and public sector management,
  • 8 years experience in a Public Sector environment and 5 years Project Management, experience in Public Sector Reform, Public Management and budget cycle would be desirous.
  • Experience of British Overseas Territories, or of other small Public Services, would be advantageous.

You should be able to demonstrate a track record of achievement in modernising Public Service, systems and organisation and of coaching and mentoring others in similar situations.

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, 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: psru@gov.ms. Alternatively you may visit the Public Service Reform Unit website at http://psru.gov.ms or the Government of Montserrat Website at 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 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.