Sexual Violence Prevention, Project Manager, Dominica

To coordinate a Child-Centered Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response Project for an initial period of 3 years in order to support ChildFund in its work towards securing the rights of girls and young women to live free from sexual violence through building knowledge, skills and values of staff and communities to engage in the complex task of preventing it.

Principal Responsibilities will include Lead Assessment/ Mapping, Participatory project design, implementation and evaluation, Strengthen Competencies of ChildFund Staff, Networking and Partnership Building, Strengthen Competencies of Partners, Advocacy, and Program Strengthening.

The Project Manager’s Required Skills, Experience and Qualities should include at least 5 years of experience managing or providing technical support to child protection or gender-based violence programs, Excellent networking, coordination and facilitation skills, Knowledge and experience in participatory community education and mobilization methodologies, Post-secondary degree in relevant field of study, Project management skills including participatory assessment, planning, design and evaluation and budget management and must be able to work independently with limited supervision.

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Solicitor General, Ministry of Tourism and Legal Affairs, Dominica

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for a contractual appointment in the post of Solicitor General, in the Ministry of Tourism and Legal Affairs.

Duties
Under the supervision of the Attorney General, Ministry of Tourism and Legal Affairs, the Solicitor General shall be responsible for:
• Giving legal advice and prepares legal documents;
• Advising on Law Reform and Law Revision matters;
• Representing Government in civil proceedings;
• Training junior lawyers;
• Attempting harmonization of legislation in the OECS/CARICOM region by carrying out comparative studies.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills
• A Masters Degree in Law or Legal Education from a recognized university and Certificate in Legal Education
• Two (5) years or more experience in the legal field
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to Interpret and apply laws
• Computer literacy

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Project Assistant CARICOM-EUCARINET Project

FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
This position is responsible for providing administrative and research assistance support to allow the CARICOM Secretariat to fulfill it roles and obligations under the EUCARINET Project and to ensure that maximum impact is achieved. Also to provide support for the Energy Programme and any other thematic area(s) which might be addressed in the EUCARINET Project, by establishing an active network of research institutions and persons involved in research and capacity building to support science and technology development in the Caribbean.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Candidates should possess at least an Associate Degree in Management or Administration or a related discipline, plus three (3) years relevant experience, including experience in research.

Candidates should also possess the following knowledge and skills:

(i) Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
(ii) Strong oral and written communication skills;
(iii) Strong human relations skills and the ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team; and
(iv) Strong research and analytical skills, with experience in using an analytical software package.

N.B. Certification in Pure or Applied Science would be an asset along with some experience working in an organization focused on Scientific Research. In addition, a working knowledge of a foreign language (preferably Spanish or French) would also be an asset.

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Crew Administrator, Cruise Ship

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Oversees the crew sign-on and sign-off process, as directed by the Human Resources Manager, reviewing immigration documentation such as passports, visas, Alien Resident Cards (ARC), Letters of Re-Employment, etc. to determine validity of documents. Refers unusual documentation to the HR Manager.
• Ensures the efficient clearance of Crewmembers signing on and off through Customs and Immigration by diplomatically encouraging a productive relationship with the relevant officials.
• Supervises the Crew Relations Specialist in the sign-on and sign-off processes, and ensures Crewmembers receive all documentation prior to sign off, including airline tickets, medicals and training records.
• Coordinates with the shore-side support group the repatriation process for shipboard employees
• Supervises the 90-Day US CBP Inspection of all Crew, with the assistance of the HR Manager, T&D Manager, Crew Relations Specialist, Crew Payroll Manager and 2nd Purser Payroll.
• Ensure accuracy of employee records
• Works on a rotational basis with the Crew Relations Specialist in the Crew Office performing a variety of related duties.
• Works with Financial Controller staff in the Crew office in a cooperative, productive and effective manner. Including but not limited to assistance with Payroll Stuffing.
• As part of the HR Division fully supports Crew Activities and events that help increase Crew morale and optimize positive Crew comments of the overall Crew Relations operation.
• Shipboard employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

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Reform Management Unit, Dominica

Duties

§ Reviewing consultant’s reports on various reform initiatives undertaken as part of the Growth and Social Protection Strategy
§ Produce draft legislation facilitating the reform process as instructed
§ Advise the Chief Personnel Officer or her designated representative, where in the opinion of the drafter, new bills or amendments may conflict with existing legislation
§ Review and draft Contracts and other legal documents
§ Make presentations to Cabinet and Committee of Permanent Secretaries and other stakeholders on legislative issues when necessary

Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required:

§ A law degree from a recognized university preference will be given to an individual enrolled as an advocate by a Supreme Court or called to the bar by a legal professional association
§ Ten (10) years working experience of legal drafting preferably in Commonwealth countries using the Westminster model parliamentary democracy
§ Experience in legislative drafting in the Caribbean Region
§ The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate a successful track record in drafting legislation
§ Computer literacy is essential

Terms

Successful candidates will be contracted for a period of one (1) year in the first instance with the possibility of renewal upon satisfactory performance. Salaries will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

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