REPORTS TO: Director or any other assigned by the Director
SUPERVISION GIVEN TO: Junior personnel with the Division as assigned.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists the Director, SATD with the development, coordination and implementation of the Division’s strategies.
- Drafts policies which would guide and direct the operations and administration of the work of the SATD.
- Assists with sourcing and implementing Information Technology solutions for the Division.
- Establish critical networks with universities, donor agencies and other technical assistance agencies for the offer and execution of awards.
- Establish networks with public and private sector agencies foe the employment of scholars.
- Ensure that awards offered are in keeping with the manpower needs of Trinidad and Tobago.
- Organizes and supervises the work of a group of subordinate human resource officers engaged in the implementation policies and procedures related to the Division.
- Provide professional and technical advice on problems likely to arise, determines the appropriate methodology to be adopted and establishes a time frame for delivery of assignments.
- Contributes to the development and management of human resource development programmes necessary for the fulfilment the strategic objectives of the organizations.
- Assesses the progress of assignments and devises strategies to ensure the timely delivery of assignments/projects.
- Reviews and evaluates reports, recommendations and Notes submitted by subordinates on various aspects of human resource development, validates conclusions and/or proposes alternative recommendations.
- Undertakes more complex research assignments and submits reports/recommendations thereon.
- Reviews recommendations/queries made by staff and external agencies and provide advice in accordance with existing human resource policies, legislation and agreements.
- Represents the Division at departmental meetings/discussions and serves as the Ministry’s/Department’s representative at meetings with external agencies.
- Evaluates reports and other submissions made on issues related to scholarships and other awards.
- Contribute to the creation for the disseminating documents (policies, note, letters, memoranda, reports, briefs and circulars) on matters relating to scholarships.
- Performs related work as may be required by the job function.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of human resource management.
- Ability to supervise a cadre of professionals and other support staff engages in human resource management activities.
- Ability to resolve problems and to conduct negotiations with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to carry out complex assignments related to various aspects of human resource management.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of human resource management and development including compensation management.
- knowledge of Government policies as they relate to human resource management.
- knowledge of research methodology and project management skills.
- knowledge of Public Service and its related laws, rules and regulations.
- Sound communications (oral and written) and human relations skills.
- Ability to exercise diplomacy and maintain confidentiality in the performance of duties.
- Ability to meet critical deadlines.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and other software related to job function.
- Ability to conduct interviews effectively and obtain pertinent information.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of recognized Associations/Unions and the public.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
- At least ten (10) years’ experience in human resource management, development and training or a combination of equivalent experience.
- A recognized degree in human resource management with, courses in human resource development, project planning, compensation management and training solving.
- Experience with the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Web base applications.