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Department of Human Resources
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August 24, 2026 |
Job Description
Assist the Director in planning, organizing and directing the activities and matters in the area of organisational development, workforce and talent management, employee services, policy and compliance, and health and safety to ensure strategic outputs are executed according to established procedures and guidelines in order to ensure a consistent efficient and effective approach to Human Resources Management across all Ministries and Departments.
Responsibilities
1. Assist the Director with planning, developing, managing and implementing Government projects in order to
contribute to the effective management of the department.
2. Assist with the management of the Department’s units to ensure that work is carried out in a timely manner, as well
as monitoring the efficient use of resources and supervise assigned staff.
3. Participate in developing department goals and objectives, and prepare evaluating reports and systems on
effectiveness.
4. Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to promote the department’s continual improvement
and industry alignment.
5. Recommend budget items and develop programmes to ensure units operate effectively.
6. Prepare monthly and quarterly reports on projects supervised by the Department to provide substantive data
measuring performance against indicators.
7. Prepare professional and timely correspondence, Cabinet papers, policy and concept documents, and other
reports as required, ensuring consistency and accuracy of data.
8. Assist with the preparation of the Department’s Annual Report and Budget Estimates.
9. Preparation and submission of Performance Planning and Appraisal Reports for designated staff.
10. Contribute to the development and implementation of people strategies and policies to ensure that they reflect
the employment law and the Public Service values and objectives.
11. Anticipate and solve complex Human Resources matters.
12. Classify positions and conduct job analyses to identify important job duties, necessary qualifications, and other
information about positions to create job specifications.
13. Provide technical advice on human resources matters, policies and procedures to Ministries – line managers and
department heads.
14. Produce articles, handbooks, manuals, and other publications on human resources topics.
15. Advise and assist with the development and implementation of a Career and Succession Planning programme
with Ministries and Departments to ensure sustainability and continuity of quality of service.
16. Attend meetings, workshops and training sessions as instructed to ensure awareness of any change in policies or
procedures which may be relevant.
17. Lead, advise, coordinate and communicate organisational improvement/ transformation and change efforts,
and partner with others to develop and embed workforce plans and structures to support improvements.
18. Identify job specific and environmental factors and develop, where applicable, implement and promote the
health and safety policies to mitigate and minimise workplace hazards.
19. Deputise in the absence of the Director of Human Resource.
20. Complete a minimum of 60 Essential Learning Hours annually to enhance professional knowledge and skills.
21. Perform additional duties that are reasonable, job-related, and within the scope of this position, supporting the
objectives and effectiveness of the Department, as assigned by the Supervisor or senior officer.
Qualifications / Experience / Eligibility
- Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration / Management or related field
- Certification in Human Resources Management
- Five (5) years’ working experience and at least three (3) years in a management capacity
- Excellent knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
- Expert knowledge of organisational development and change management principles, methodologies an tools
- Expert knowledge of compliance, employee services, health and safety, and policy
development/implementation related to Human Resources Management - Expert knowledge of talent management, workforce planning and succession planning principles, frameworks
strategies and activities - Ability to prioritise workload, pay attention to detail, meet deadlines and work well under pressure
- Highly organised and able to maintain confidentiality
- Strong leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Relationship management and partnership skills, including negotiations and influencing skills; proactively building
relationships with other to achieve results - Working knowledge of JDE or other similar Human Resources Information systems experience is preferred
- Good computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, Powerpoint
and Access - Ability to work extended hours (occasionally) and work under pressure
- Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills
- Excellent planning, analysis and project management skills
- Excellent knowledge of assessing organisatonal needs and implementing solutions
- Excellent knowledge of the use of standard office equipment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including a strong command of English grammar
- Ability to work on own initiative, under pressure and meet deadlines
- Competent in dealing with difficult situations
Application Process
HOW TO APPLY: To express interest in this acting role, please submit to the Department of Human Resources by the established deadline:
- A brief statement of interest (cover letter)
- Your updated resume and supporting documents
- Application for Internal Acting Appointment Opportunity
Submit to: hrdbvi@gov.vg and dgohr@gov.vg
For more information please call (284) 468-2178