Policy Analyst (Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands) - Ministry of Financial Services and Home Affairs

Reference: R02652020

Salary: CI$69,288 - CI$82,380

The Ministry of Financial Services and Home Affairs is recruiting a highly motivated, detail-oriented professional to join the Team. The Policy Analyst will engage in research and analysis and provide advice to the Senior Policy Advisor and Deputy Chief Officer (Home Affairs), assisting with the strategic development, implementation and monitoring of complex policies related to public safety, offender management and rehabilitation, and disaster management.

AS POLICY ANALYST YOU WILL:

• Engage in policy research, analysis and related activities to assist the Senior Policy Advisor and the Deputy Chief Officer (Home Affairs) with strategic policy development, implementation and monitoring.
• Enhance the work of Home Affairs and its departments by assisting the Senior Policy Advisor with the development of advice for the Deputy Chief Officer and the Chief Officer, on the identification of opportunities to improve existing policies, legislation and initiatives, or introduce new ones, through research and analysis.
• Employ a holistic and consultative approach in research and analysis so that the policy advice provided is informed by stakeholder feedback and considers inter-departmental, inter-Ministerial and cross-sectoral opportunities and implications.
• Assist the Senior Policy Advisor with any research required to inform the drafting and editing of papers for Caucus and Cabinet, press releases, speeches and statements for the Minister, responses to Private Member’s Motions and Parliamentary Questions, Minister’s speaking notes for press conferences and briefings as well as Caucus and Finance Committee, the Ministry’s Annual Report, the Minister’s introduction of Bills, tabling of the Annual Report of the Ministry and the Departments, and any other material that may be required.
• Assist the Senior Policy Advisor with the monitoring, assessment and analysis of the achievements of the Ministry’s (Home Affairs) priority outcomes and those of the departments.

DO YOU HAVE?

• A Bachelor Degree in Social Science, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Law or a related field and a minimum of 5 years post graduate experience in developing, implementing and monitoring policies and strategies.
• Experience conducting policy research and analysis, as well as engaging with internal and external stakeholders at various levels.
• Knowledge of current Home Affairs issues related to public safety, offender management and rehabilitation and disaster management.
• Previous public service experience and demonstrate the Civil Service Core Competencies of building capability, working together and delivering results at the individual contributor level.

The following are required submissions for the application: 

COMPLETED CAYMAN ISLANDS GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

COVER LETTER and RESUME

COPIES OF RELEVANT CERTIFICATIONS/ QUALIFICATIONS

SUBMIT APPLICATION BY MONDAY, 30th NOVEMBER, 2020 to:

Chief Human Resources Officer 
Ministry of Financial Services and Home Affairs 
133 Elgin Avenue, 
George Town, 
Grand Cayman 
Email: mfshr@gov.ky

APPLICATION FORMS

• Form [PDF]
• Form [Word]
• Guidance Notes [PDF]

Benefits will be determined in accordance with the Public Service Management Law, Personnel Regulations, the Public Service Pensions Law and the CINICO Health Plan as may be amended from time to time. Pension and health benefits are non-contributory.

Office Manager (Cayman Islands) - Ministry of Financial Services and Home Affairs

The Ministry of Financial Services and Home Affairs is recruiting a highly meticulous, knowledgeable and experienced individual to join the Team. The role of Office Manager is to provide corporate services within the Ministry, to ensure administrative support structures are in place which maximizes the ability of staff to concentrate on the core business of the agency.

Salary: CI$48,816 - CI$65,664

Reference: R02582020

AS OFFICE MANAGER YOU WILL:

• Contribute as an effective team member to the planning and/or implementation of administrative and Ministry activities, and do so in a manner that is supportive and encourages team work and collaboration, as well as attend and actively participate in staff meetings and the performance management process.
• Maintain optimal levels of office supplies and manage the budget allocation, including sourcing adequate stocks of stationery, ink for printers, pens pencils, etc., and kitchen supplies.
• Provide administrative support to Ministry team members, which may include reproduction of documents, scheduling appointments, drafting letters and/or any other administrative tasks as necessary.
• Serve as the Personal Assistant to the Minister (as required), Chief Officer and his deputies, providing support through various administrative tasks.
• Act as the Ministry’s Records Officer ensuring the effective and appropriate management of the Ministry’s records from their creation to their eventual disposal.
• Act as the Information Manager, developing and implementing procedures and systems that enable the Ministry to respond efficiently and lawfully to applications for access to information in line with the Freedom of Information Law, (2018 revision).
• Manage the external customer complaints process, developing and implementing procedures and systems that enable the Ministry to respond efficiently and compliantly to the complaints; and managing and resolving complaints.

DO YOU HAVE?

• A Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or other relevant field with 2 – 3 years relevant experience or an Associate Degree with 5 years’ relevant work experience.
• A strong academic record and able to demonstrate capacity to apply studies to fulfil the functions of the role.
• Commitment and aptitude for learning and further development, and an interest in developing credible work experience in a professional, service-based, high-paced and high-challenge environment, within the context of a small and supportive team.
• Working knowledge of Freedom of Information Law, Data Protection Law, National Archive and Public Records Law (preferred).
• Previous public service experience and demonstrate the Civil Service Core Competencies of building capability, working together and delivering results at the individual contributor level, as well as a High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strengths in the areas of administration, customer service, and the organization, planning and prioritization of work.
• Strong relationship management skills and are comfortable and effective when liaising with staff at all levels, and demonstrate excellent communications skills, both written and verbal. 

The following are required submissions for the post:

1. COMPLETED CAYMAN ISLANDS GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
2. COVER LETTER and RESUME
3. COPIES OF RELEVANT CERTIFICATIONS/ QUALIFICATIONS

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:

Chief Human Resources Officer

Ministry of Financial Services and Home Affairs

133 Elgin Avenue, George Town, Grand Cayman

Email: mfshr@gov.ky

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:  MONDAY, 30th November 2020

APPLICATION FORMS

• Form [PDF]
• Form [Word]
• Guidance Notes [PDF]

Benefits will be determined in accordance with the Public Service Management Law, Personnel Regulations, the Public Service Pensions Law and the CINICO Health Plan as may be amended from time to time. Pension and health benefits are non-contributory.