Role Summary       

The successful applicant will provide legal advice and assist with cases in order to maintain the integrity of the legal system in a professional manner.

Main Responsibilties

1. Serve as Counsel in the Courts and assist Senior Officers during trials in order to maintain the activities of the Court.
2. Prepare cases, draft charges and arguments, letters, opinions and legal documents as well as instruct on the preparation, filing and service of these documents to ensure effective and efficient administrative management within the department.
3. Prepare outgoing letters of request for legal assistance in matters and advise on incoming letters of request for legal assistance in matters when required.
4. Provide written legal advice to Commissions, Government Ministries and Departments, and attend meetings to provide immediate oral advice on legal matters as required in order to provide timely and professional information.
5. Attend/Participate in relevant workshops and seminars and assist with presentations when requested in order to represent the Department and ensure awareness of up-to-date legislation, knowledge and information.
6.  Undertake general legal assignments including the drafting and/or vetting of legal matters.
7. Perform any other related duties as required by Supervisor or any other senior officer in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws Degree or equivalent
• Bar Professional Training Course Certificate (BPTC)
• Admitted to the BVI Bar or imminent Call or other common law Bar qualifications
• Expert knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
• Sound knowledge of applicable statutes and statutory interpretation
• Sound knowledge of the use of standard office equipment
• Sound legal research skills
• Sound oral and written communication skills
• Sound interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Sound organisational skills

Role Summary

The successful applicant will assist in the academic, personal, and social development of all students in the Virgin Islands educational system.

Main Responsibilities

1. Assists with the orientation of students to the school community, providing them with the necessary help for proper adjustment.
2. Assists with providing leadership in developing programmes for children including those with special needs.
3. Assists with providing individual and group counselling for students, and works with students with behavioural problems.
4. Assists with establishing and maintaining students’ records as applied to guidance and counselling activities.
5. Assists with providing activities and information to students to help with the transition from primary to secondary schools, or at alternative option.
6. Assists with the setting up and running of clubs and social outreach programmes for the personal and social development.
7. Consults with teachers and principals on matters pertaining to students.
8. Assists with the development of career guidance programmes and guidance related activities; preventative, developmental and skill programmes for students.
9. Communicates with the Education Officer responsible for guidance and counselling regarding the guidance programme in the school and referral issues.
10. Works in remediation and crisis intervention programmes.
11. Assists with coordinating parenting education seminars.
12. Performs any other related duties as required by Supervisor or any other senior officer in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in psychology, counselling, social work or related field
• Three (3) years working experience in the area of counselling
• Good knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and computer applications
• Good analytical and decision-making skills
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Sound knowledge of Behavioural Science and Child Development
• Sound knowledge of remedial and crisis intervention programmes and techniques
• Sound knowledge of individual and group counselling techniques
• Sound knowledge of psychological diagnostic tools
• Ability to work well under pressure

Role Summary 

The successful applicant will perform assigned installation, repair and routine maintenance duties on the Unit’s water and sewerage pumps and associated resources, to ensure continued water supply both locally and to the sister islands. 

Main Responsilbilites 

   1. Perform assigned installation, repair and routine maintenance duties on the Unit’s water and sewerage pumps and associated appurtenances to ensure these are well functioning at all        times. This includes:

           a) Install, repair and maintain pump installations

                  b) Procurement of parts from stores

                  c) Maintain the standby generator and advise superiors if additional resources are needed to help ensure best possible maintenance.

     2. Maintain an inventory of supplies in order to complete requisitions of tools and equipment needed to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in completing maintenance and repair tasks.

     3. Performs any other related duties as required by Supervisor or any other senior officer in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the department.

Minimum Qualifications 

• High School Certificate or equivalent
• Certification as a Pump Technician and Electrician
• Seven (7) years working experience in the installation, operation and maintenance of pumps or in a related field
• Good knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
• Sound knowledge of the installation, repair and routine maintenance of pumps
• Sound knowledge of the use of tools and equipment regularly used for the installation and maintenance of
• pumps
• Sound analytical and decision-making skills
• Sound oral and written communication skills
• Sound time management and organisational skills
• Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team player

Role Summary

The successful applicant will assist with frontline and clerical duties to ensure professional customer service is provided to the Department and to the public at all times

Main Responsibilities

1. Answer, screen and transfer calls appropriately, record messages and distribute them to officers to ensure a timely and adequate flow of information.
2. Perform clerical and data entry functions.
3. Update and maintain information on computer systems, databases and spreadsheets and in archives.
4. Assist in processing paperwork, gathering information and verifying data.
5. Greet and assist visitors and clients in a friendly and professional manner to facilitate effective communication and customer service.
6. Ensure that all correspondence is collected, delivered and recorded appropriately to facilitate effective information flow.
7. Assist with the filing of correspondence to keep filing up to date so that complete records are available for reference.
8. Assist with the preparation of meetings and presentation materials.
9. Assist with maintenance of minor office equipment to ensure a well-functioning work environment.
10. Provide clerical support by completing all photocopying, scanning, binding and typing in a timely manner to facilitate the effectiveness and efficiency of the Ministry/Department.
11. Assist with records management, organisation and retrieval of documents.
12. Performs any other related duties as required by the Supervisor or any other senior officer in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years working experience
• Valid BVI driver’s licence (if required)
• Sound knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
• Sound knowledge of the use of standard office equipment
• Working knowledge of relevant computer software applications
• Sound knowledge of general office procedures
• Sound time management and organisational skills
• Sound oral and written communication skills
• Sound interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team player