Director, Community, Youth & Sports Services

The Government of Montserrat is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Director, Community, Youth & Sports Services , within the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing, Environment, Youth Affairs and Sports.

JOB PURPOSE

To lead programme creation and implementation that will foster community, youth and sporting developments/activities, while ensuring the Department's efficient and effective use of its resources and delivery of its strategic objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director will be required to:

  • Promote the Montserrat National Sports and Recreation Policy, National Youth Policy, Montserrat Community Development Plan and departmental policies and programmes at the national, community, group and individual levels;

  • Lead on the co-ordination of the development of Strategic Plan for the Department;

  • Oversee and contribute to the development of policy and project proposals to effect the department functions, including community development, youth affairs and sports;

  • Co-ordinate the monitoring and evaluation of the community, youth and sports work programmes and projects;

  • Encourage participation in youth and community activities locally, regionally and internationally;

  • Establish and maintain links with other groups and agencies locally, regionally and internationally for capacity building and creating new programmes;

  • Help to raise public awareness on issues relevant to the youth and community;

  • Direct the human resource management and development interventions for staff and volunteers;

  • Oversee financial and related matters, including preparation of the department’s budget and distribution of financial assistance to local sports, community and youth associations;

  • Prepare Budget Reports, including the quarterly Strategy and Fiscal Performance Report;

  • Oversee the day-to-day management and administration of the Department.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS

Applicants must have:

  • An undergraduate degree in Public Sector Management, Management Studies, Business Administration or closely related Social Sciences field;

  • At least five (5) years' senior management experience (GoM scale of R17-13 or higher) or equivalent managerial level in the public or private sector; 

  • Proven skills in policy formulation and implementation, monitoring and evaluation, project proposal development, project management, human resource management, financial management and report writing;

  • An academic and/or professional qualification in Youth/Sports Development and Administration or related field would be an asset;

  • Effective oral, written and presentation communication skills; 

  • Good interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise with a broad cross-section of community, youth and sporting groups;

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, MS Outlook and videoconferencing software 

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule during weekdays and occasionally on weekends based on programming;

  • Current driver's license

  • Clean Police Record

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