Position Information
Deputy Permanent Secretary Appointment
Turks & Caicos Islands Civil Service
Applications close Midnight: Monday, 27th May 2024
JOB REFERENCE NO: KDGB1-24-04
The Role
The role of Deputy Permanent Secretary is a significant leadership appointment with wide-ranging responsibility for the policies and the delivery of services within their area of responsibility (‘their Command’). Responsibilities will be wide-ranging, including the following:
- Work with Ministers to develop the policies and priorities of their Command, and to ensure efficient and effective delivery;
- Ensure the cost-effective and efficient delivery of public services;
- Ensure proper governance and accountability for public funds;
- Give legal and objective advice to Ministers;
- Ensure that their staff operate at all times and in all circumstances within the letter and spirit of TCI law, and within the letter and spirit of TCI Government financial procedures, General Orders, and Codes of Conduct;
- Be an effective member of the Ministry Board so that the Ministry can respond effectively and collaboratively so as to meet critical government priorities;
- As a senior leader, provide a clear vision and effective leadership for their Command as part of a one-Ministry culture;
- Promulgate and oversee actions to improve their Command’s capability in response to current and future challenges, including people development and succession planning;
- Build credible relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders critical to delivering their Command’s priorities, including other Government Ministries and other sectors;
- (Subject only to the need for person-related and commercial confidentiality) clearly, openly and transparently explain and account for their Command’s actions and decisions, including via the media.
- Substitute for their PS at meetings etc. when the PS is unavailable.
ELIGIBILITY
These appointments are open to TCI Belongers (Citizens) only, whether or not they currently live in TCI.
APPLICATIONS
To download further details, including candidate information and application form, please CLICK HERE or telephone Karresa Gardiner @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (1) 649 338 3803: Job Reference No. KDGB1-24-04
To apply please complete the Application Form in typescript (Appendix 1 and available for download separately in Word format). The application form should be supported by a personal CV/resumé, giving career details, achievements and qualifications. Applicants should also provide details of two referees who may be contacted ahead of a short-listing decision, and supply a copy of the photo page of their current passport, and a current Police Certificate.
Since we will correspond with you by email and phone, please ensure that you provide us with an email address and phone numbers that you are happy for us to use for this purpose. Please in particular include a cell/mobile phone contact number.
CLOSING DATE
Please note that the closing date for applications will be midnight on Monday, 27th May 2024. Late applications will be considered only in exceptional circumstances and entirely at the discretion of the selection panel.
