The incumbent in this senior position will be responsible for over-seeing the general day-to-day operations and strategic oversight for the entire Department.

GOVERNMENT VACANCY

JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND GENDER AFFAIRS

DEPARTMENT:                  Social Development and Gender Affairs

MINISTRY:                   Ministry of Environment and Home Affairs

LOCATION:                  Grand Turk

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent in this senior position will be responsible for over-seeing the general day-to-day operations and strategic oversight for the entire Department. He/she will have to insure the efficient and effective provision of front line social work and gender -related services to the client population throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs and participates in the development and implementation of the goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the department.

• Establishes and maintains local, regional and international liaisons that will improve service delivery by the department.

• Acts as advisor on policy matters and legislation that will impact welfare recipients.

• Works in collaboration with interest groups and other government departments, religious and civic groups to assist with providing welfare benefits.

• Monitors welfare programs to ensure the provision of cost effective social services to foster care, home help and other programs are reaching target groups.

• Conducts relevant research and statistical data collection exercises that will enhance the performance of the department.

• Supports the process of social policy formulation to allow for improved planning of national and social programs.

• Apprises the Ministry on matters within the Departments jurisdiction, which may be politically or media sensitive.

• Organizes community outreach groups on established islands.

• Manages and supervises staff in the department to ensure proper training, continued management of public funds consistent with the relevant financial laws and regulations.

• Conducts regular staff meetings to ensure policies and procedures are properly implemented and adhered to.

• Counsels clients and their families when required.

• Performs any other duties assigned by the Head of Department.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview

will be contacted.