Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) – Managing Director

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
Applications with most recent Curriculum Vitae must be submitted via email to admin@lci-inc.com on or before September 8th, 2017
Only suitable applications will be acknowledged.