operations that have the potential to add Ability to set-up and configure LANs value and directly impact on the level and WANs; of citizen & business satisfaction with Government Ability to analyze issues, conduct public sector services. research and recommend innovative Notice Innovation: provide technical advice approaches to the integration of ICT in to Government Agencies on innovative Public Administration. opportunities arising from new ICT HE following document is to improve efficiency and to enhance Qualifications and Experience: published with and form part of national competitiveness. T A University Degree in the area of this Gazette: Network Infrastructure: oversee Information Technology, including Statutory Instrument the upgrade and rationalize the use of Network Engineering, Database Local Area and Wide Area Networks, Management and Systems Analysis. No. 16 of 2006 — The Price Control including: the implementation of a VOIP A Post-graduate degree and Business (Amendment) Order. network; coordination and optimization Process Analysis and Project ________________________________ of the island-wide frame relay networks; Management Skills will be assets. and implement and monitor standards Plus, for the secure transmission and storage Vacancy of data. A minimum of five (5) years working experience, if which, at least four (4) ICT Finance: in partnership with years should be at middle management the Ministry of Finance, monitor ICT Notices level. projects and provide advice on major ICT related investment decisions. Remuneration: Post of Research: identify and communicate The successful applicant will be key technology trends, opportunities, Deputy Director employed on contract and will be paid threats and risks for Government and a salary commensurate with his/her Public Sector Reform -(Information for the use of ICT for economic and qualifications. Technology & Electronic Government) social development. Applications along with certified Supplier Management: in copies of qualifications should be PPLICATIONS are invited partnership with the Ministry of submitted to: from suitably qualified persons Finance, manage the relationship with Afor appointment to the post of suppliers to Government and conduct The Secretary Deputy Director, Public Sector Reform supplier analysis. Public Service Commission -(Information Technology & Electronic Ground Floor, Government) . Evaluation Method: Sir Stanislaus James Building Castries Waterfront Relationships: Work Performance will be evaluated SAINT LUCIA on the basis of: The successful applicant will be To reach her no later than March required to report to and work under the Demonstrated policy making 10th, 2006. direction of the Permanent Secretary. capabilities in the area of ICT and _____________________ e-government for development; Duties and Tasks: Demonstrated technical skills and Organisation of Eastern The Director will manage the Public quality of advice and recommendations Caribbean States Sector Information Technology and on ICT adoption and implementation; Electronic Government Project, and will be responsible for the following: Timely completion of reports and Post of Programme meeting of task deadlines, duties and Policy and Strategy: develop assignments. Officer (ESDU) the policy and plan for the use HE Organisation of Eastern of ICT within Government and Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: provide a framework for programme Caribbean States (OECS) is management for implementation, to A comprehensive knowledge of the Tinviting applications from support the Government’s objectives structure of the Public Service and the suitably qualified Nationals from its for improved public service delivery machinery of Government’s Member States and CARICOM to fill and administrative efficiency. administrative policies and procedures; the position of Programme Officer with the Environment and Sustainable Process Analysis and Process Ability to plan and organize work Development Unit of the OECS (OECS- Reengineering: assist key Public Sector and prepare clear and concise reports; ESDU). Saint Lucia Government Gazette | Monday 27 February, 2006 | Issue 9 169 Key Duties: copies of relevant certificates. Only A post graduate degree in Economics applications under consideration will or related field, (upper second class Under the general direction of the be acknowledged. honors/equivalent or higher) Head, ESDU, the Programme Officer would be expected to provide support Applications can also be sent via At least five years of relevant work on technical aspects related to Natural e-mail to [email protected]. experience Resources Management as it relates to For further information please visit Excellent research, report writing Small Island Developing States (SIDS) our website at: www.oecs.org. and communication skills. particularly as this relates to the OECS ___________________________ Experience and competence in Member States. Organisation of Eastern relevant computer applications. More specifically the Programme Caribbean States Officer will be expected to: Terms of Appointment: Participate in the ESDU’s strategic Post of Senior The programme Officer shall planning process and preparation of Programme Officer be based at the secretariat in work plans and budgets; St. Lucia. The appointment will be on the permanent establishment of the Assist in monitoring developments HE Organisation of Eastern Organisation. Remuneration shall be in environmental conditions in the Caribbean States (OECS) is in the Organisation’s P3 salary range. Member States and in recommending Tinviting applications from suitably In addition to the basic salary the appropriate adjustments in the ESDU’s qualified Nationals from its Member successful applicant shall receive a programmes and facilitation strategies; States and CARICOM Nationals to housing and travel allowance and will be fill the position of Senior Programme a member of the Organisation’s Pension Assist in the preparation and review Officer to the Economic Affairs Scheme and its non-contributory Group of relevant proposals, agreements and Division of the OECS. Health and Life Insurance Scheme. contracts for approval by Funding Reasonable relocation expenses will be Agencies and the OECS-NRMU; The Senior Programme Officer reimbursed. will have direct responsibility to the Assist in the preparation of monthly Divisional Director for major thematic Application Procedures: updates, quarterly and annual reports as well as geographical areas of trade and analyses on progress of work negotiations. Applications are to be submitted for within the various work programme the attention of: The Human Resource components of ESDU; Requirements: Officer, Senior Programme Officer, OECS Secretariat, Morne Fortune, Must have a clear understanding Keep abreast of developments in the P.O. Box 179, Castries, St. Lucia and of the trade issues/concerns that are field of natural resource management; should reach her by March 6th, 2006. relevant to Small Island Developing Applications should include Curriculum Provide implementation assistance to States (SIDS), in particular the OECS Vitae stating Nationality with two the various work programmes of ESDU Countries, in order to present arguments as assigned; references and the name and addresses that reflect those issues/concerns in of the present or most recent employer various trade negotiating theatres and Undertake research relevant to the along with certifed copies of relevant policy documents. work programmes and mandate of certificates. Only applications under ESDU; Ability to work closely with other consideration will be acknowledged. Undertake other related assignments regional and international institutions For further information please visit for the benefit and development of on trade policy issues. our website at: [email protected]. the ESDU in particular and the OECS Capacity to lead, motivate and Applications can also be sent via Secretariat and Member States in effectively communicate with the public general. e-mail to: [email protected]. and private sector in the OECS on trade __________________________ policy issues. Application Procedures: Ability to conduct organise and St Lucia Fire Service Applications are to be submitted for conduct training sessions on trade Ministry of Home Affairs and the attention of: The Human Resource issues for the private and public sector Internal Security Officer, Post of Programme Officer in the OECS. ESDU, OECS Secretariat, Morne Post of Fortune, P.O. Box 179, Castries, St. Qualifications and Experience: Lucia and should reach her by March Chief Fire Officer 6th 2006. Applications should include The ideal candidate should meet the Curriculum Vitae stating nationality following criteria: PPLICATIONS are invited with two references and the name Have a good understanding of the from suitably qualified persons and address of the present or most OECS Region and the work mandate of Awithin the Public Service for recent employer along with certified the OECS Secretariat. appointment to the post of Chief Fire 170 Saint Lucia Government Gazette | Monday 27 February, 2006 | Issue 9 Officer, at the St Lucia Fire Service, Commercial Building Fire Safety Act The Secretary Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal 1973 and any other enactment for the Public Service Commission Security. prevention and control of fire; Block A Waterfront, Castries Qualifications: performing such other duties that are required for the prevention and control to reach her no later than March 15, Masters Degree in Management, of fire and for the operational