Lieutenant Colonel
The Turks and Caicos Island Government
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- See description
- Contract
- Updated 09/10/2023
- Human Resource Management Directorate
The Lt. Cornel shall be responsible to assist the Commandant with the day-to-day administration of the Cadet Corps and subject to TCI Cadet Corps Ordinance shall be the 2 I/C and have supervision, discipline, and control of the Cadet Force.
GOVERNMENT VACANCY
JOB REFERENCE NO: KGB4-23-48
JOB TITLE: Lieutenant Colonel
MINISTRY: Education, Youth, Sports and Social Services
DEPARTMENT: Department of Youth Affairs, TCI Cadet Corps
LOCATION: Grand Turk
JOB SUMMARY:
On appointment pursuant to section 3 (2) of the Turks & Caicos Cadet Corps Ordinance 2015, The Lt. Cornel shall be responsible to assist the Commandant with the day-to-day administration of the Cadet Corps and subject to TCI Cadet Corps Ordinance shall be the 2 I/C and have supervision, discipline, and control of the Cadet Force.
Thus, strengthen the capacity of the TCI Cadet Crops by assisting the Colonel/Commandant
through the provision of effective and efficient management of the Cadets. The incumbent is
expected assist the Colonel/Commandant to guide the planning and implementation of the
annual Cadets Objectives in keeping with the strategic Policy Directives issued by the Ministry of
Education.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Legislative:
- 1. Makes appointments and promotions in respect of non-commissioned officers as he sees fit;
- 2. Makes periodic standing orders pursuant to section 30 of the Cadet Corps Ordinance and;
- 3. Assist with the development of a handbook, a code of practice or such guidelines as he may see fit, for the guidance, government and regulation of members of the Cadet Corps
Operational:
- 4. Assists in selecting Officers and Adult Instructors (AI) to the establishment.
- 5. Assists with the Management training and development of all Officers and AI
- 6. Assists the Colonel with Plans and Maintains a key personnel succession plan.
- 7. Ensures that security guidelines and policies are being implemented and adhered to.
- 8. Ensures Health and Safety and Child Protection regulations have the highest priority with all officers and AI.
- 9. Maintains the welfare of all Officers, AI and Cadets of the TCICC.
10. Promotes the TCICC within the community, enhancing the awareness of the Cadets in the public eye by fostering effective Public Relations.
11. Liaises and fostering links with the local Civic Community.
12. Ensures that all staff and senior cadets are maintaining a high level of drill, dress, and deportment at all times and reporting significant concerns to the CO in a timely manner;
13. Ensures that effective data collection and analysis systems are in place to facilitate effective reporting.
Strategic:
14. Assists the Colonel with developing and monitoring strategic objectives of the TCI Cadets
15. Acts as Colonel/Commandant in the absence of substantive post holder
Training:
16. Assists the Colonel/Commandant with development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of a Training Plan for the professional development of staff and enrolled Cadets
Financial:
17. Assists the Commandant with the implementation of prudent financial systems to properly steward approved funding
18. Assist with the preparation of budget estimates, projections, profiles and key performance indicators for the Cadets Program
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
SALARY: Grade 7.1: $44,138.80 per annum plus allowances
For persons recruited outside of the Turks & Caicos Islands a two-year extendable contract is offered. Other benefits in addition to basic salary include a Housing Allowance, End-of contract gratuity of 6%, return passages for a family of up to two children under the age of 18 years, freight cost and duty exemption on personal effects imported within six months of the appointment.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: |
Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer) as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the Passport photo page, National Turks & Caicos Islander Status Card (where applicable). Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Certificate.
Applications should be addressed to The Director, Office of the Human Resource Management Directorate, Church Folly, Grand Turk. Applications can be hand delivered, Faxed to 946-1582 or sent by email
Hand delivered and fax applications must have clearly marked on the envelope/fax cover sheet the Job Title of position being applied for. On emailed applications the subject line must reference the Job Reference Number (KGB4-23-48) and the Job Title. Current serving officers must apply through their Head of Department. Applications without all supporting documents will not be processed. |
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
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27TH OCTOBER 2023
The Turks and Caicos Island Government
- Church Folly, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands
- 649-946-2801
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