National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB)
Port of Spain
Job Description
The incumbent is required to provide overall management and coordination of the activities of professional Human Resource Management (HRM) and other support staff engaged in the formulation and implementation of HRM policies, procedures and systems in one or more of the functional areas of HRM in the Public Service. Duties include directing the provision of advisory/consultancy services to Sections/Units in the HRM functional area(s) assigned, reviewing the HRM policies, procedures, practices and systems and recommending changes; leading the development of the organizational strategic plan, work programme and budgetary estimates and contributing to the NLCBs overall strategic plan.
Key and Critical Responsibilities
1. Plans, organises, directs and co-ordinates the work of professional and other support staff providing HRM services in one or more of the HRM functional areas in NLCB.&nbsp;<div>2. Directs and co-ordinates the formulation and implementation of HRM policies, procedures and systems in the HRM functional area(s) assigned.&nbsp;</div><div>3. Directs the provision of advice on and the interpretation of policies, procedures and systems in the HRM functional area(s) within NLCB.&nbsp;</div><div>4. Provides coaching and mentoring to staff supervised as required.&nbsp;</div><div>5. Directs and co-ordinates the analysis and review of existing HRM policies, procedures, and systems in the HRM functional area(s) and makes recommendations for changes and improvements.&nbsp;</div><div>6. Leads and participates in the development of the HRM functional area(s), organisational strategic plans and work programmes and contributes to the development of the NLCBs strategic plans.&nbsp;</div><div>7. Directs the conduct of research activities to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of HRM and client services provided in the HRM functional area(s) and develops strategies/mechanisms for improvement.&nbsp;</div><div>8. Directs and participates in the preparation of the budgetary estimates of the Unit.&nbsp;</div><div>9. Reviews and analyses reports, proposals, draft Cabinet/Ministerial Notes, circulars and other documents prepared by staff supervised in order to assess quality and accuracy of content and recommendations made.&nbsp;</div><div>10. Prepares the more complex Cabinet/Ministerial Notes, internal notes and other documents.&nbsp;</div><div>11. Participates in or presides over negotiations, consultations and meetings with representatives of recognized associations/unions.&nbsp;</div><div>12. Serves on committees/panels and represents the NLCB at conferences, seminars and workshops in respect of matters related to HRM functional area(s) assigned.&nbsp;</div><div>13. Performs other related work as required.</div><div><br><div><br></div></div>
Key Competencies
Knowledge: <ul><li>Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of one or more functional areas of HRM.&nbsp;</li><li>Extensive knowledge of government policies, procedures, rules and regulations related to one or more functional areas of HRM.&nbsp;</li><li>Extensive knowledge of Public Service legislation, rules, policies and procedures.</li><li>Considerable knowledge of national labour laws and regulations, collective and other agreements and policies in respect of the various categories of employees.&nbsp;</li><li>Considerable knowledge of principles and techniques of strategic planning and project management.&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of research methodologies, principles and techniques.</li></ul><div><br></div><div>Skills and Abilities: </div><ul><ul><li>A clear understanding of contemporary human resource strategies and methodologies.</li><li>Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.&nbsp;</li><li>Skill in the use of personal computers.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to use e-Government technology platforms.</li><li>Ability to use the internet for research purposes.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to plan, organise, direct and coordinate the activities of a Unit.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to identify issues and direct staff to their solution.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to provide leadership and vision.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to analyse data and trends.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to solve complex problems and make decisions within approved policy frameworks.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and policy briefs.&nbsp; Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in the performance of duties.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to observe and maintain confidentiality in the performance of duties.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. </li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other public service employees, representatives of recognised associations/unions and the public.</li><li>Demonstrated experience leading organisational restructuring or transformation initiatives.</li><li>Experience in Industrial Relations and Employee Relations.</li><li>Experience in strategic planning.</li><li>Experience developing organisational structures and governance frameworks.</li><li>Experience preparing reports for Boards of Directors.</li></ul></ul><div><br></div><div>MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:</div><div> Minimum of ten (10) years experience performing duties functional areas of human resource management, including at least eight (8) years at a management/supervisory level.&nbsp;</div><div> Master's Degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Organisational Development, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related discipline.</div><div><br></div><div> Membership in a local/international HR institute (SHRM, HRMATT et al) would be a preferred asset.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>