VACANCY – POSTMASTER GENERAL
Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology & Posts
Job DescriptionJob Title: Postmaster GeneralWork Location: Bay Road, Basseterre, St. Kitts and NevisDivision/Department: PostsReports to: Permanent Secretary [✓] Full-time [ ] Part-timeRole:
To ensure the efficient delivery and security of mails. Organize, administer and direct the functions of all Post Offices in the federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. Assist with establishing departmental procedures, implement organization goals and policies. Coordinate office activities and operations for improved efficiency and compliance with departmental goals and policies. Education and/or Experience:
The Postmaster General must have:
1. A University Degree (Business Administration/ Management, Public Administration, or relevant area)
2. At least 3 years of post-qualification work experience in a relevant field
3. At least 5 years in a management/ supervision and policy development position.
4. Experience in business development and strategic planningRequired Attributes:
The Postmaster General must have:
• Good command of the English language both written and oral, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external staff and stakeholders and to represent the Ministry to the highest standard;
• The ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Adequate knowledge of postal operations and regulations
• Can work effectively, confidentially and confidently with all stakeholders, partners and other governmental departments.
• Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary service to the public;
• Have intermediate computer and digital proficiency.
• Be able to negotiate major contracts and agreements with third party partners for the provision of services and development of projects.
• Be able to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices. Duties:
• Use knowledge of communities (rural, urban and suburban) to contribute to the development of the National Addressing System
• Conduct research and implement various projects for the Department, UPU/ CPU including capital projects
• Prepare cabinet submission for Stamp Issues (Commemorative and Definitive)
• The knowledge of ordering stamps for St. Kitts custody thereof
• Visit Sub Offices, mail delivery routes, and review monthly reports on All Post offices
• Oversee the assessment of employees performance
• Custody of Money and Postal Orders Stocks
• Custody and distribution of cash for the payment of money and Postal Orders
• Act as liaison between regional and international Administrations
• Verification of accounts for Postal Administration (terminal dues)
• Investigation of complaints by members of the public
• Safety and Security of Post Office Buildings
• Assist with writing briefs to justify any recommendations and/ or for developing mail delivery. (UPU/ CPU and the Department)
• Ensure that the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and department standards are enforced
• Oversee, monitor and assess the operations of units (EMS, Mail Operations).
• Conduct research for projects related to Mail Delivery and security of mails- (Universal Postal Union (UPU)
• Identify opportunities for staff training, team development and capacity-building as well as organising training seminars and workshops.
• Provide support in the preparation of the Ministry’s yearly Budget Expenditure including development of objectives and indicators for assessing all projects
• Assist in preparing briefs for senior management, to ensure that the technical input by the Ministry at various international, regional and local meetings are of the highest quality;
• When necessary, participate in various local, regional and international meetings, workshops and other related areas to ensure that the interests of the Ministry of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis are adequately represented;
• Collaborate and network with local, regional and international agencies such as UPU and CPU;
• Manage and direct all staff within the department
• Develop mechanisms for regular monitoring and reporting of department activities, plans and projects to the permanent Secretary;
• Provide operational and technical leadership in all related and incidental matters which the Permanent Secretary may from time to time direct or request.
• Undertake any other dutiesSalary: K39 – K41/ K42-K43 ($76,032-83292 / $87,192-91548) per annum
Leave: Twenty-seven (27) working days per annum
The deadline for the receipt of application is July 20th 2023Application Process:
Please include:
1. A cover letter
2. A copy of your CV, including references
Please send applications to:
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Information, Communications, and Technology P O BOX 186,
NATIONAL ICT CENTER, #3 C. A. PAUL SOUTHWELL INDUSTRIAL SITE
BASSETERRE, SAINT KITTS
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