Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) – Managing Director
We seek a creative and innovative thinker with empowering leadership skills to:
- Ensure the efficient use and day-to-day management of ECTEL’s resources and staff
- Ensure the implementation and directives of the Council of Ministers and Board of Directors
- Make recommendations on issues of licenses and frequency authorisations
- Supervise the formulation of policy recommendations to be made to the Board and Council
- Provide advice to the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commissions (NTRCs) in Contracting Stateson operational, administrative and regulatory matters
- Ensure the implementation of harmonised regulations and other procedures in ECTEL Member States
- Prepare annual operating budget and work plan for ECTEL and any special budgets for approval by the Board
- Oversee the development and promotion of ECTEL’s public relations plan
- Liaise with the OECS Secretariat on the implementation of specific programmes and projects related to Telecommunications and ICT
Qualifications & Experience:
- Degree Level in Social Sciences, Telecommunications, Engineering, Computer Science or Law
- Higher management qualification (e.g. MBA)
- Relevant specialist/technical qualification (e.g. telecommunication and/or regulations)
- A proven track record of successful leadership within a multi-stakeholder organization
- Proven track record of successful financial management including the management of substantial budgets
- Extensive experience and demonstrable success in leading and managing organizational change
- Experience successfully developing and sustaining a customer focused culture
- A track record of forging successful partnerships and building strong work relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience managing contracts, including tendering and procuring to achieve organisational objectives
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant telecommunications regulations and policy issues
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, negotiation and presentation skills
- Sound judgement and ability to handle competing priorities and challenging workload
- Technology savvy; committed to improved service though the use of technology
- Strong business acumen with the ability to manage budgets and resources effectively
- Sound understanding of effective governance in not-for-profit organisations
- Familiarity with Caribbean policy-making environments
- Thorough understanding of Human Resources and Performance Management best practices