Vacancies:

1. Foreign Service Officer I/Chief of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Export Development
2. Senior Planning Officer, Division of Planning, Development and Research, Ministry of Education

Marasie Francis (Miss)
Chief Personnel Officer (Ag)
Mf/Sb

1. Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons from within and outside the Public Service to fill the office of Foreign Service Officer I/Chief of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Export Development.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR APPOINTMENT

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline such as International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Diplomacy, Law, or a closely related field;

• A Certificate in Diplomatic Studies, or a recognised professional certificate in protocol, international affairs, or event management, Advanced training in protocol procedures, intercultural communication, or statecraft will be considered an asset.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR APPOINTMENT

• At least 3 years working within the public sector, preferably in a foreign service, diplomatic, or governmental affairs capacity;

• Demonstrated experience is protocol management, including the coordination of state visits, official ceremonies, and high-level delegations.

• Previous service as a Diplomat, Protocol Officer, or in a liaison role with international organisations will be an asset.

• Proven ability to manage VIP logistics, liaise with foreign missions, and uphold decorum in high-pressure environments.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Action Orientation
Targets and achieve results, creates a result-oriented environment and follows through on action.

Communication
Communicates well, both verbally and in writing. Conveys and shares information and ideas effectively with others. Listens carefully and understands various viewpoints. Presents ideas clearly and concisely, and relevant details in presented information;

Critical Judgment
Exercises sound judgment in arriving at decisions, pursues objectives and finds solutions to challenges.

Client Focus
Listens to customers, builds customer confidence, and increase customers’ satisfaction. Ensures commitments are met, sets appropriate customer expectations and responds to customer needs. Places emphasis on customers’ needs and involves customers in the decision-making process to ensure the highest quality service.

Strategic Leadership
Motivates, empowers, inspires, collaborates with and encourages others. Develop a culture where employees feel ownership in what they do and continually improve the organisation towards the development and maintenance of long-term success. Focuses team members on common goals;

Problem Solving
Generates practical and viable solutions to existing and preempted problems;

Flexibility
Adjusts behaviour and willing to respond appropriately to changing circumstances;

Interpersonal Skills
Engages with others effectively and productively and establishes trust;

Initiative
Takes action to influence events;

Integrity
Demonstrates personal integrity, reflecting high ethical and moral values;

Technical/Functional Expertise
Demonstrates strong technical/functional proficiencies and knowledge in areas of expertise. Show knowledge of the organisation’s business and proficiency in the strategic and financial processes and their implications for the Public Service;

Social Perceptiveness
Understands the verbal and non-verbal behaviours and actions of others. Demonstrates strong technical/functional proficiencies and knowledge in areas of expertise;

Teamwork
Knows when and how to attract, develop and reward and utilise teams to optimise results. Acts to build trust, inspire enthusiasm, encourage others and help resolve conflicts. Develops consensus in creating high-performance teams.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE

• Extensive knowledge of a full range of functional areas such as protocol, reports management, and related protocol and administrative areas to ensure compliance with established policies, practices procedures, and controls;

• Comprehensive knowledge of Public Service Rules and Regulations, government operations and public sector issues;

• Knowledge of key personnel and lines of authority within the Ministry and across the Whole-of-Government to effectively manage administrative and protocol activities and the flow of information;

• Extensive knowledge of and understanding of government policies, procedures and practices for asset and fleet management;

• Extensive knowledge of management analysis, principles, and concepts;

• Sound knowledge and understanding of office procedures and operations;

• Strong computer skills including Word, MS Outlook, PowerPoint.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Direct and supervise the preparation and strategic plans and coordinate activities directly linked to protocol services by the division;
2. Provide authoritative and comprehensive advice to management on protocol and consular matters;
3. Coordinate all the necessary arrangements for the appointment of Honorary Consuls, and Ambassadors-at-Large abroad;
4. Administer all consular matters;
5. Maintain an accurate and efficient e-database of all protocol information;
6. Monitor work in progress to ensure the efficient implementation of work plans and effective use of resources;

Perform any other related duties as assigned by management which facilitates the effective execution of your responsibilities and functioning of the Division.

SALARY

The salary payable to the office is at the rate of $66,184.00 per annum in Grade (J), by incremental points to $86,378.00 per annum.

Applicant(s) are required to submit the following:

• a curriculum vitae;
• two letters of reference, one of which should be from the last place of employment;
• certified copies of academic certificates;
• a certified copy of Birth Certificate
• a Police Record

Applications from interested persons must be transmitted via the addressed below, to reach the Office of the Public Service Commission no later than 30 January 2026:

Chief Personnel Officer (Ag)
Office of the Public Service Commission
Antillean Group Building
Ground Floor
Young Street
St George’s
GRENADA

Applicants within the Public Service are required to channel their applications through their Permanent Secretary/Head of Department.

2. Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons from within and outside the Public Service to fill the office of Senior Planning Officer, Division of Planning, Development and Research, Ministry of Education.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR APPOINTMENT

Applicants should possess a Master’s in Management, Statistics, Education or other relevant field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR APPOINTMENT

1. At least 5 years’ experience at the middle management level;
2. Experience in conducting research and working in a research driven environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Action Orientation
Targets and achieves results, creates a results-oriented environment and follows through on action;

Communication
Communicates well, both verbally and in writing. Conveys and shares information and ideas effectively with others. Listens carefully and understands various viewpoints. Present ideas clearly and concisely and understands relevant details in presented information;

Creativity/Innovation
Generates novel ideas. Develops or improves existing and new systems that challenge the status quo. Takes risks. Encourages innovation;

Critical Judgment
Exercises sound judgment in arriving at decisions, pursues objectives and finds solutions to challenges.

Customer Orientation
Listens to customers, builds customer confidence, and increase customer satisfaction. Ensures commitments are met, sets appropriate customer expectations and responds to customer needs. Places emphasis on customers’ needs and involves customers in the decision-making process to ensure the highest quality service.

Initiative
Takes action to influence events;

Integrity
Demonstrates personal integrity, reflecting high ethical and moral values;

Interpersonal Skills
Engages with others effectively and productively and establishes trust;

Leadership
Motivates, empowers, inspires, collaborates with, and encourages others. Develop a culture where employees feel ownership in what they do and continually improve the organization. Focuses team members on common goals;

Technical/Functional Expertise
Demonstrates strong technical/functional proficiencies and knowledge in areas of expertise. Shows knowledge of organisation business and proficiency in the strategic and financial process, and their implications for the public service;

Teamwork
Knows when and how to attract, develop, reward and utilise teams to optimise results. Acts to build trust, inspires enthusiasm, encourage others and help resolve conflicts. Develop consensus in creating high performance teams.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE

• Sound knowledge of legislation, regulations and established policies governing education and education-support services;

• Sound knowledge of global developments, contemporary practices and trends in strategy management, education administration and project management.

• Sound knowledge of policy matters and governance;

• Sound knowledge of performance management tools;

• Comprehensive knowledge of government operations and public sector issues;

• Working knowledge of computerized applications and procedures as applied to strategy management, government operations and education administration;

• Excellent leadership and people management skills;

• Highest level of confidentiality, integrity, professionalism and decorum.

• • Analyse and interpret strategic issues within the government context, and provide integrated solutions;
  • Make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive and/or confidential issues;
  • Analyse and develop creative solutions to complex problems;
  • Plan, coordinate and administer complex administrative systems and procedures;
  • Present and negotiate effectively to all levels of the organization, as well as with small and large groups;
  • Examine procedures, formulate policy, and develop and implement new strategies and Procedures.

KEY DUTIES

1. Monitor the implementation of the Ministry’s Strategic Plan, Corporate Plan and Programmes and Projects to ensure that activities and outcomes are in keeping with the Ministry’s goals/objectives/targets;
2. Collaborate with other senior officers and stakeholders to formulate and implement plans, programmes, projects, policies and procedures resulting from findings of data collection to guide the strategic direction of the Education Sector and other Ministerial Portfolio;
3. Oversee the conduct of research and retrieval of information from appropriate sources (including the internet and online databases) to address expectations and deficiencies associated with the Ministry’s mission and National Education Programme (NEP);
4. Prepare Cabinet documents (Ministerial Statements, Cabinet Mentions, Briefing Notes etc.) and complete questionnaires and other documents as requested, in keeping with the performance of administrative functions consistent with the position;
5. Lead and manage divisional staff to facilitate their engagement in practices that are sustainable, compliant with attendant policies and in harmony with the Ministry and Divisional mandates;
6. Oversee the administration of schools and other education institutions in a proper and efficient manner, in keeping with existing legislations, policies, principles, and procedures;
7. Review existing legislations, policies, principles and practices that are used to regulate and manage education at all levels, in order to determine relevance, effectiveness, compliance and recommendations for change;
8. Provide technical direction to the Ministry of Education on Education matters, in keeping with sound educational practices and national education priorities;
9. Initiate curriculum innovation and reform, and establish appropriate procedures for evaluating existing frameworks to ensure that prerequisites are met in accordance with regional/international education and learning standards.

SALARY

The salary payable to the office is at the rate of $66,184.00 per annum in Grade (J), by incremental points to $86,378.00 per annum.

Applicant(s) are required to submit the following:

• a curriculum vitae;
• two letters of reference, one of which should be from the last place of employment;
• certified copies of academic certificates;
• a certified copy of Birth Certificate
• a Police Record

Applications from interested persons must be transmitted via the addressed below, to reach the Office of the Public Service Commission no later than 30 January 2026:

Chief Personnel Officer (Ag)
Office of the Public Service Commission
Antillean Group Building
Ground Floor
Young Street
St George’s
GRENADA

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