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Senior Policy Adviser - Policy Coordination, Analysis and Capacity Building

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Reference:PG/GRE/0528 (SPA)
Location:St George’s, Grenada
Duration:2 years
Closing date:27 February 2014

Assignment requirements

The Commonwealth Secretariat seeks to appoint a Senior Policy Adviser who can bring in-depth knowledge to the role, expertise and relevant experience relating to Cabinet administration and management.  This project will see placement of one Senior Policy Adviser reporting directly to the Cabinet Secretary or nominee.

Project purpose

The purpose of the project is to enhance the role and efficiency of the Office of Prime Minister especially the Cabinet Secretariat in the area of policy formulation, implementation and quality control while building the institutional and functional capacity of staff.  This project will assist in enabling a more effective "centre of government" as the nucleus of policy formulation and advice.
The Senior Policy Adviser will lead on improvements in coordinating general policy formulation among the various government ministries, providing the necessary guidance in establishing and executing improved functional administration and strengthening the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit within the Cabinet Office.

Duties summary

  • Advise the Prime Minister’s Office on the formulation of the annual policy agenda including improvements to ensure efficiencies in policy making and implementation. 
  • Establish and implement frameworks and systems within the Cabinet Secretariat.
  • Mentor and provide specialized training to Cabinet Secretariat personnel including, Policy Analysts, Planning Officers and technical personnel within the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit of the Cabinet Secretariat. Where appropriate, and identified, mentoring should also be extended to relevant line ministries. 

Qualifications and experience

  • A postgraduate degree in Economics, Social Development, Political Science or equivalent from recognized educational institutions;
  • 15 years postgraduate qualification experience, working as a senior level within Government or relevant institutions;
  • Significant hands-on experience at senior Cabinet level is desirable;
  • Relevant practical experience in the development and implementation of institutional frameworks and systems;
  • Strong leadership and administration skills;
  • Ability to engage with senior government officials;
  • Strong presentation and public speaking skills;
  • Ability to manage a diverse team and partner relationships;
  • Experience in the development of human capacity by way of mentoring and training;
  • Respect for diversity and ability to adapt to different cultural settings. 

How to apply

The position is open only to nationals from Commonwealth member countries. To apply:
  • Please send a detailed CV together with a covering letter and including the names and contact details of three referees.
  • Referees provided, should include your current or most recent/last employer. If your current/last employment has been for less than 2 years, you should also include a previous employer. Referees should not be related to you and should be able to give an assessment of your professional abilities as well as your character. (We will not take up references until after any qualified offer has been made).
  • Applicants should provide an indication of their earliest availability for the assignment, or period of notice required, in the event of an offer.
  • A completed Personal History Form (PHF) (PDF) which is available for download with the Skill Codes Booklet (PDF) . 

Further information

Applications should be sent via email to:
Mr James Lek
Human Resources Division
Commonwealth Secretariat
Marlborough House
Pall Mall
London SW1Y 5HX
UK

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