Senior Policy Advisor

CAYMAN ISLANDS GOVERNMENT
MINISTRY OF BORDER CONTROL, LABOUR & CULTURE
Applications are invited for the post of: SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR
SALARY: CI$87,444.00 – CI$114,768.00 PER ANNUM

The Ministry of Border Control, Labour & Culture provides policy advice on matters relating to law enforcement, border security, labour compliance, workforce development, and employment of Caymanians; contributing to national security, economic prosperity and the well-being of the community through effective immigration controls, policing, delivery of workforce readiness programs, and enforcement of workplace safety and employment standards.

The Ministry of Border Control, Labour & Culture consists of four (4) departments / entities including Workforce Opportunities and Residency Cayman (WORC), Department of Labour & Pensions (DLP), Customs & Border Control (CBC) and the Cayman Islands Postal Service (CIPS).

The post holder will contribute to this by providing policy advice to maximize efficiency and effectiveness across the entire Ministry.

Education and/or Experience /Qualifications

The post holder must possess:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy or other relevant discipline. A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy or other relevant discipline would be preferable.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience, at senior and strategic levels, in a large organization.
• Five (5) years’ experience in public administration would be an asset.
• Experience working with senior leaders and stakeholders to identify and promote policies, and to help define priorities and bring about solutions to compelling organizational challenges would be an asset.

In addition, the post holder will be required to demonstrate:

• Knowledge of the legislative process.
• Excellent analytical and research skills, with the ability to collect and analyze complex material and data, and present it in accessible forms.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, focused and comprehensible documents for various audiences and purposes.
• Confident public speaking abilities, with excellent communication skills and the ability to interpret and explain policies and provide advice and assistance to a range of audiences, and the ability to persuade, influence and motivate others.
• Excellent strategic planning and project management skills, including the ability to manage and deliver on schedule several projects at once, and the ability to manage external consultants engaged to deliver projects.
• The ability to foster cooperative working and learning relationships with internal and external partners to meet shared objectives.
• The ability to make appropriate decisions independently and work with minimal supervision.
• The ability to bring about strategic changes within and outside of the organization, to meet organizational goals.
• The ability to work cooperatively in teams, with different kinds of people, contributing to team decisions and maintaining team relationships by supporting others.
• High level of personal motivation, initiative and creativity.
• Outstanding levels of professionalism, including the ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, tact and diplomacy.
• Proficiency in the full suite of Microsoft Office, and the ability/affinity to learn new technology applications.

Benefits will be determined in accordance with the Public Service Management Act and Personnel Regulations, the Public Service Pensions Act and the CINICO Health Plan.
DETAILED job description, benefits information and application form are available at: www.careers.gov.ky Closing Date:- 08 APRIL, 2025