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The following vacancies have been advertised in St. Lucian newspapers in the period leading up to 4th November 2000.
Executive Officer at Banana Trust
The Trust for the Banana Industry of St. Lucia invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the appointment, on a one year renewable contract basis, to the post of Trust Executive Officer. This is a management position and the person selected would be the Chief Executive Officer of the Trust, responsible for day to day management of its financial and administrative affairs. The responsibilities of the Trust Executive Officer will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Financial duties:
* The officer shall be required to administer Grant funds of the Trust according to the criteria laid down by the NAO or relevant donors and co-ordinate a related credit programme under the management of a Financial Institution(s) with this programme;
* Appraise applications for Grant assistance for project financing, training, capacity building or other appropriate support services;
* Presentation of programme appraisals and recommendations where appropriate, to relevant Advisory Committees of the Trust to facilitate efficient deliberations and processing of project agreements;
* Recommend relevant criteria under which disbursements should be made according to project or programme type;
* Monitor the activities and disbursements of credit programmes adminstered by Financial Institutions to ensure proper fulfillment of the Trust's obligations;
* Administer the Trust's working budget and maintain proper accounts and records. Monitor the status of both grant and loan funds associated with the Trust;
* Receive and evluate reports from the Financial Institution(s) administering loan programmes and present recommendations for necessary actions and/or policy adjustments;
* Receive and collate appropriate reports from Financial Institutions.
Administrative duties:
* Ensure secretarial duties at all formal Trust meetings are maintained and recorded properly;
* Co-ordinate and facilitate the efficient operation of all Trust programmes and support functions;
* Provide executive follow-up actions on resolutions passed and decisions taken at meetings;
* Carry out administration of Trust expense account;
* Attend to correspondence and maintain proper files of meetings, correspondence and relevant documentation relating to the Trust;
* Assist Trustees in the fulfillment of the Trust objectives and the promotion of the Trust and ensure correct procedures are complied with;
* Ensure all Trustees are regularly appraised of all activities that are of concern to the Trust;
* Develop a suitable office structure and associated annual budget. Following approval by the Board, recruit staff and establish the office.
Qualifications:
* The candidate will have at least 3 years experience in accountancy and bookkeeping or a related subject;
* The candidate must have a good working knowledge of the banana industry which will enable the Officer to make accurate and informed assessments of market positions of the industry and current;
* Experience with donor and government procedures would be advantageous;
* The candidate must have no vested interest in the affairs of the Trust that may lead to conflicts of interest;
* The Officer should be familiar with and have gained at least 3 years experience in credit administration.
Remuneration will be commensurate with experience. The terms of appointment will provide for standard expenses for travel and other claims as agreed with the Board.
Applications accompanied by a full CV and the names of two referees should be addressed to:
The Chairman
Banana Industry Trust for St. Lucia
PO Box 482, Castries, St. Lucia.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 15th November.
Library Assistant at Supreme Court
Applications are invited fom suitably qualified and trained persons for appointment to the post of Library Assistant, Court of Appeal Library. Kind of work: routine work in sub-professional duties in the Court of Appeal Library.
Duties:
* Handles basic queries from library users;
* Records all library loans and returns;
* Processes incoming library material;
* Performs duties relating to the computerisation of library services;
* Processes print and electronic copies of judgements;
* Photocopies as required;
* Performs related work as required.
Qualifications and experience:
* Five GCE/CXC passes including English, Mathematics and Typing;
* Library Technical Assistants Certificate from Sir Arthur Lewis Community College or the equivalent.
The salary will be commensuarte with qualifications and experience. Interested eligible candidates are invited to apply in writing to:
The Secretary
Judicial and Legal Services Commission
PO Box 1093
Castries, St. Lucia
Applications should include a detailed curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of two references who can confirm the required skills, and should reach the Secretary no later than 20th November. Only applicants who satisfy the stated criteria will be acknowledged.
General Manager
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the post of General Manager.
Candidates must have at least 3 years experience as General Manager in a computerised trade environment.
First-hand experience is required in:
* Sales Management, costing and pricing utilizing the General Store Retail Management Systems software;
* Development of a marketing strategy to generate and improve sales through effective contact with new and existing niche markets;
* Management of human resources involving recruitment, training, continuous improvement and termination of employees;
* Customer relations management geared towards improving customer service and satisfaction, and effective resolution of consumer issues;
* Contributions to strategic planning in areas related to sales marketing and operations.
Applications with CV and references should be sent to:
Personnel Manager
PO Box 1042, Castries.
Sewing machine operators
Sales Associates at United Colors of Benetton
Sales Persons
Manager at Minimart
Secretary at Ministry
The Ministry of Agriculture, Foresty and Fisheries invites applications to the post of Secretary for its Agricultural Diversification Unit under the Agricultural Diversification Programme. This programme is funded by the European Union (SFA funds) and the Government of St. Lucia.
Relationship and responsibilities:
* Works under the direction of and reports to the Project Manager, ADMCU;
* Responsible for the office administration of the ADMCU.
Duties and functions:
* Takes by dictation, whenever necessary, notes, letters, minutes of meetings, invitation, etc.;
* Types all correspondence, reports, policy papers and project proposals;
* Proofreads all letters, memoranda or other documents prepated for signature or attention;
* Receives and directs incoming telephone calls or visitors, handles inquiries, records scheduled meetings and arranges appointments and interviews;
* Prepares agenda for official meetings, prepares and makes copies of douments and circulates them as required;
* Submits acknowledgement of letters and invitations received and drafts routine letters and correspondence as directed;
* Operates typewriter, computers, photocopiers, telex and other office machines;
* Maintains files of correspondence, reports, circular and other written or typewritten records;
* Performs such other duties as may be assigned, from time to time, by the Project Manager.
Skills, knowledge and abilities:
* Required to be proficient in the use of computers, facsimile, telex and photocopying machines;
* Ability to type at a minimum speeds of 60 words per minute.
Qualifications and experience:
* Four GCE/CXC passes or RSA/Pitmans Advanced Level plus six years Civil Service experience;
* Four GCE/CXC passes or RSA/Pitmans plus three years total years experience;
* Diploma in Secretarial Studies from Sir Arthur Lewis Community College or RSA/Pitmans Certificate plus three years Civil Service experience;
* Four GCE/CXC passes which must include English, Typing and Mathematics or Certificate at Intermediate Level Typing and Shorthand plus two years Civil Service experience.
The closing date for receipt of applications is November 17. Only candidates who have been shortlisted for interviewing will be notified. Applications by letter including full curriculum vitae, name and address of two referees should be sent to:
The Permanent Sceretary
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
NIS Building, Block A
Castries.
Systems Analayst at FINMAN project
Vacancy notice, Government of St. Lucia, Financial Management Reform (FINMAN) Project.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position on the FINMAN project: Systems Analyst/Programmer.
Duties:
* To support a fully integrated Government-wide computerised financial and human resource system based on state-of-the-art technologies;
* To assist in the ongoing development of the system;
* To design and write reports;
* To train end-users;
* To resolve systems and user problems in a timely manner;
* To assist in the day-to-day administration of the system.
Qualifications, skills and experience:
* A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a computer-related discipline;
* At least 2 years experience in a computing environment;
* Ability to work in Microsoft Access;
* Working knowledge of Windows NT, Sybase and Microsoft Office would be an asset;
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to appreciate and effectively address the needs of users.
Applications with cirriculum vitae should be addressed to:
The Accountant General
Treasury Chambers
Government Buildings
Laborie Street, Castries.
Deadline for receipt of applications is 17th November. Only suitable applications will be acknowledged.
Accounts Clerk
Chief of Ports Police
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the position of Chief of Ports Police at the St. Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority.
Qualifications: Applicants should possess a diploma or degree or equivalent qualifications in Criminology or an appropriate discipline in policing or security;
Experience: Applicants should have at least 10-15 years police or security experience at a senior and management level. The successful applicant should have at least attained the rank of Superintendent of Police or Chief Security.
Main functions: The successful applicant will be responsible for providing security services at all Port facilities, equipment, installations and other properties of the Authority.
Working relationships: The successful applicant will report directly to the General Manager and will maintain effective working relationships with the Commission of Police and Heads of all Departmens/Sections of the Authority.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applications with curriculum vita, certified copies of certificates and two estimonials should be submitted in a sealed envelope to:
The General Manager
St. Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority
PO Box 651, Castries.
To reach him no later than Monday 20th November. Please state on the envelope 'Application for the post of Chief Ports Police'. Only suitable applications will be acknowledged.
General Manager at Club St. Lucia by Splash.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the post of General Manager at Club St. Lucia by Splash.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management, administration, direction and control of the functions and operations of the hotel, financial and accounting function and overseeing of sales and marketing for the hotel. Applicants must be knowledgeable of the South American, Europeam and US markets.
Qualifications and experience:
* Applicants must be mature with excellent communication, interpersonal and strong management skills;
* Good understanding and sensitivity to the hotel sector;
* Applicants should have a minimum of 10 years hotel experience in the same position;
* Five years experience in an all-inclusive 5-star hotel;
* Must be able to speak, in addition to English, Spanish and Portuguese fluently;
* Must be computer literate.
Only candidates with experience in a similar position will be acknowledged.
Please apply in writing to:
Personal Assistant
Club St. Lucia
PO Box 915, Castries.
Various Vacancies at Windjammer Landing
Hairdresser/Shampoo Girl
Driver for Babonneau Route
Accounts Clerk at PRF
The Poverty Reduction Fund (PRF) seeks to hire an Accounts Clerk to assist the Project Accountant in maintaining accurate and up-to-date cacounts information on all aspects of the PRF's work. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities:
* Preparing purchase orders and cheques for verification and signature;
* Maintaining the Petty Cash Account;
* Maintaining Project Files;
* Entering all cheque vouchers in appropriate account;
* Processing office materials and supplies requisitions;
* Any other related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the Accountant.
Requirements:
* At least five CXC/GCE passes including English, Maths and Principles of Accounts or equivalent with at least three years accounting experience; OR
* Intermediate AAT/Diploma ABE, with one year accounting experience;
* Should be self-motivated, committed and possess good communication skills;
* Should be computer literate;
* Should be proficient in the use of office equipment.
Applications for this position should be addressed to the Executive Director, PRF, along with a current CV of the applicant, including 2 referees, and should reach the ED no later than 6th November.
Executive Director
Poverty Reduction Fund
31 Leslie Land Road
Castries, St. Lucia.
Senior Graphic Artist
Vacancy for a Senior Graphic Artist.
Requirements:
* At least 3 years in an advertising environment;
* Good communication skills;
* Use the following graphic programmes and systems: Macintosh Computer, Scanner and the Pre-Press Image Setter, Quark Xpress, Illustrator, Photoshop and Pagemaker;
* Must be able to design/layout full colour and grayscale images and be able to understand and produce printing requirements for newspapers, offset and screen printing.
Send resume to:
The Manager
PO Box 281, Castries.
Bakers
Sales Rep
Accounts Officer at Ministry of Agriculture
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries invites applications to the post of Accounts Officer for its Agricultural Diversification Unit under the Agricultural Diversification Programme. This programme is funded by the European Union (SFA funds) and the Government of St. Lucia.
Relationships and responsibilities:
* Works under the direction of and reports to the Project Manager of the Agricultural Diversification Programme;
* Responsible for the accounting needs of the ADMCU by keeping track of all programme funds.
Duties and functions:
* Responsible for maintaining and updating all ledger and financial records and processing of accounts receivable and payables on a timely basis;
* Supervises project expenditure ensuring full compliance with EDF financial and procurement rules;
* Pays invoices and prepares cheques in respect of the agricultural diversification programme;
* Prepares the monthly bank reconciliation statements for the agricultural diversification programme;
* Generates monthly, quarterly and annual reports and financial statements for programme budgetary control and input into programme progress report;
* Monitors and controls the programme finances;
* Assists in the prepartion of annual work plans and budgets;
* Assists the staff of the unit in financial monitoring and maintenance of internal control and management of information systems;
* Prepares purchase orders for all supplies, printing and duplicating, repair special contract, consultants and capital outlay for the business office;
* Performs any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Programme Manager of the agricultural diversification programme.
Qualifications and experience:
* BSc. in Accounting or a graduate of the AAT programme or at least completion of level II of ACCA or the CGA;
* Three years experience in an accounting position;
* Computer literacy.
Skills, knowledge and conditions:
* Ability to communicate effectively;
* Good writing skills;
* Knowledge of EDF procedures.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 17th November. Only candidates who have been short-listed for interviewing will be notified. Applications by letter including full curriculum vitae, name and address of two referees should be sent to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
NIS Building
Block A
Castries, St. Lucia.
Sales Executive
Position exists for a Sales Executive with a rapidly expanding local group of companies. The successful applicant must possess the following:
* 6 CXC's including English and Maths;
* Sales and Marketing qualifications an asset.
Requirements:
* 3 years Sales & Marketing experience;
* Extrovert personality;
* Motor vehicle would be an asset.
Please send application no later than 8th November, addressed to:
The Human Resource Manager
PO Box 88, Castries.
Budget Analyst at WASCO
The Water and Sewerage Company Inc. Vacancy notice.
Job title: Budget Analyst
Job relationship: reports to the Financial Controller
Responsibilities:
* Co-ordination and compilation of Annual Work Plans prepared by Departmental Managers.
* Responsible for the analytical review of the monthly financial results of WASCO;
* Liaising with Departmental Managers to identify business performance of respective departments. To advise on best action for more efficient performance.
Skills:
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
* Ability to work within a team environment;
* Must be computer literate in MS Office and ACCPAC;
* Ability to prioritize work in an unsupervised environment;
* Ability to monitor and evaluate performance in the implementation of strategic business plans.
Minimum qualification requirements:
* BSc. in Economics/Finance with 5 years working experience in the public/private sector or in a similar position. Management experience will be an asset.
Referees: names and addresses of two persons to serve as references.
Deadline for application: 17th November.
Applications should be addressed to:
Human Resource Officer
Water and Sewerage Company
PO Box 1481, Castries.
Only suitable applicants will be acknowledged.
IT Officer at CSCCU
Applications are invited to the post of Information Technology Officer (ITO) from suitably qualified and experienced persons.
The main functions of the post are:
* To control, support and maintain complete, high integrity of systems, databases and hardware which the Civil Service Cooperative Credit Union (CSCCU) owns or has direct responsibilities and interest in;
* To maintain systems administration documentation and management reporting that will provide instruction and support for maintenance of the information system;
* To modify programmes as required to meet the IT needs of the CSCCU within existing agreements with relevant third parties;
* To develop and maintain acceptable levels of CSCCU user training;
* To promptly and competently attend to and find solutions to day to day problems related to soft- and hardware.
Qualification:
* A degree with a minimum of 2 years experience or a Diploma with minimum of 5 years experience, in Information Technology;
* NT and SQL, Server Administration.
Experience:
* Familiarity with PC hardware maintenance;
* Experience with SQL, MSACCES;
* Experience with supporting users and databases.
Familiarity with Cruise SQL would be an advantage.
Salary will be based on qualification and experience.
Applications should be accompanied by three referees addressed to:
ITO
The General Manager
St. Lucia Civil Service Cooperative Credit Union Ltd.
PO Box 1333
Castries, St. Lucia
Applications must be received on or before Wednesday 15th November.
Secretary-Gerenal at CPA
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association appointment.
The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association is the parliamentary wing of the Commonwealth and brings together some 15,000 Commonwealth Parliamentarians from more than 164 Parliaments and Legislatures in 51 of the 54 Commonwealth countries around the world. The Secretariat is located in London.
Secretary General
Reporting to the Executive Committee of the Association, the Secretary-General heads a staff of 14 and is primarily responsible for the overall promotion of the Association's activities. The Secretary-General is the chief executive officer of the Association and, in that capacity, administers its affairs and manages the staff of its Secretariat. He/she will be a person who has demonstrated leadership qualities and will have an extensive knowledge of Commonwealth and parliamentary affairs.
The appointment will be for a five-year contract period from 1 January 2002. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will not be less than £70,000 p.a. In addition an overseas allowance of 15% of the gross salary will be paid to a successful applicant from outside the British Isles. A non-contributory pension plan and health care insurance are also provided.
Further details of this appointment together with information on the CPA can be obtained from CPA website www.cpahq.org.
Candidates wishing to apply for the post should submit their application and detailed curriculum vitae in writing (e-mail not acceptable) to ensure receipt by 28 December, 2000, marked CONFIDENTIAL to:
Mr. Arthur Donahoe, QC
Secretary-General
CPA Secretariat
Suite 700, Westminster House
7 Millbank
London SW 1P 3JA
United Kingdom
Any further enquiries may be directed to:
Ms. Thomas
Honorary Secretary of the Saint Lucia Branch of the CPA
Tel. 452-3856.
Sales Persons at Europa Hardware
Europa Hardware in Rodney Bay is looking for two highly motivated Sales Persons (male or female).
Applicants must have 5 CXC levels including English and Mathematics. Knowledge of power tools would be an asset. Applicants should have a pleasant personality. Complete curriculum vitae to be sent to:
Vacancy notice
Euro Carib Enterprises Ltd.
PO Box 541, Castries.
Female Photographer at Resort
Wanted: Female Photographer to work at a major Castries Resort.
Requirements: 5 O'Levels including English, Mathematics and a Science subject (include certified copies of certificates). Must be 18-25 years, able to work day/night shift. Apply to:
Manager
PO Box 672, Castries.
Live-in Housekeeper
Security Officers
Various Vacancies at Sema Group, Barbados
Beauty Therapist
Business Opportunity
Are you industrious? Would you like to be your own boss? Here is an opportunity. For sale is a Small Soya Bean Processing Business. Training for its operation will be provided. Priced to go, owner leaving island.
Tel/fax: 450-3615, pager: 481-3939.
Inhouse Jeweler at Colombian Emeralds
A vacancy exists for an in-house Jeweler to carry out expert high quality repairs and sizings for five outlets on the island.
Must be able to work with 14kt, 18kt and platinum. All cuts of stones and settings: Channel, prong, bezel, pave. Fast sizing while customers wait will be necessary. Some watch repair and bracelet sizing would be an asset. Please include list of personal tools available.
Send CV with copies of all certificates to:
Island Manager
PO Box 1487
Castries, St. Lucia.
Closing date for applications is the 13th November.
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