BUDGET DIRECTOR

An exciting opportunity awaits you in the Turks & Caicos Islands Government (TCIG) Service for the post of Budget Director.

The incumbent in this position would head the Budget Office and operate under the general direction of the Permanent Secretary, Finance. He/She would also be the principal adviser to the Minister of Finance on matters relating to the preparation and monitoring of the budget. The successful candidate would also be responsible for formulating and implementing sound and transparent Budgets for the Government; enhancing budgeting strategies as well as coordinating, implementing and monitoring Essential Budgetary Programmes.  The incumbent must be able to effectively contribute towards creating a Regulatory Framework to enable an environment for enhanced Inter- Governmental relationships especially as it relates to Budget formulation and implementation. The successful candidate would also be responsible for promoting Medium Term Expenditure Frameworks within the Budget process using modern budgeting techniques; ensuring effective and efficient allocation of resources to Line Ministries and Departments as well as improving the collection, processing and timely dissemination of quality fiscal statistics for the formulation of economic policies and development planning programmes and projects by Government and Development Partners.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The position requires a first degree or equivalent in a Finance related area from a recognized institution. A Masters Degree in Financial Management and Accounting would be an asset. The candidate must have at least seven (7) years hands-on experience, five (5) of which should have been obtained by managing a public sector financial department or institution.

SALARY: T59-63 $61,020 - $64,260 per annum.

For persons recruited outside the Turks and Islands, a two (2) year contract is offered.  Other benefits offered include an end-of-contract gratuity of 15% of salary; return passage for family of up to two children under the age of sixteen (16) years as well as duty free concession on the shipment of personal effects imported within six (6) months of appointment.

Applicant’s resume including contact number or email address, two letters of reference and a police certificate should be sent to the Permanent Secretary, Office of the Public Service Management, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands. Fax (649) 946-1582. Extension: 10318

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 29^TH February 2012