GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY
Temple court 2,
52-60 Abercromby Street
Port-of-Spain
JOB OPPORTUNITY
CITIZEN SECURITY PROGRAMME (CSP)-(LO-1965/OC-TT)
ONE (1) POSITION OF
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR (IN THE FIRST INSTANCE)
The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (GORTT) has embarked upon a Citizen Security Programme partially financed through a loan facility by the InterAmerican Development Bank (IDB) to reduce levels of crime and violence in Trinidad and Tobago. The objective of the programme is to reduce crime and violence in 22 pilot communities through the financing of preventive interventions that would address the most proximal and modifiable risk factors.
The programme activities have been organized into three (3) main components: (1) Community Action: (2) Assistance of the Trinidad & Tobago Police Service (TTPS) Policing for People Initiative; (3) Institutional Strengthening of the Ministry of National Security;
The Ministry of National Security (MNS) is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidate to fill the positions advertised above in the Programme Implementation Unit (PIU), which will execute and administer the Citizen Security Programme (CSP). All candidates will be offered employment on a contractual basis for one (1) year in the first instance.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Programme Coordinator, CSP, the Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to the Programme Coordinator and support the work of the PIU.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate facilitate and supervise the day to day activities of the office
- Schedule meetings and make arrangements for all travel and consultants visits
- Execute other tasks as required by the Programme Coordinator to ensure the efficient execution of the activities of the PIU
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
- A first degree or APS qualification with at least 5 years of professional experience
- Experience in project management is desirable
- Familiarity with IDB programs (or other internationally funded programs) and knowledge of IDB project execution procedures
- Excellent command of MS-Office Suite and computerized accounting programs
- Strong communication skills, proficient report writing skills and demonstrated analytical ability
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to work in a team environment
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
SUITABLY QUALIFIED PERSONS ARE ASKED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATIONS WITH RESUMES TO:
THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR
CITIZEN SECURITY PROGRAMME
MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY
TEMPLE COURT 2 BUILDING
52-60 ABERCROMBY STREET
PORT-OF-SPAIN
Deadline date for Submission is Friday 27th June 2008.
Unsuitable applicants will not be acknowledged.
