Position Purpose & Background

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Position Chief Executive Officer

Ministry Women Community and Social Development Position Purpose &

Background

The Chief Executive Officer is the head of the Ministry of Women Community and Social Development. The Ministry is part of the Samoa Public Service and is responsible for the following functions:

(a) To provide policy advice on community and social development issues including Village Governance and Culture, Advancement of Women, Youth and Child Development and Disability;

(b) To deliver and monitor Community and Social Development programs for target population;

(c) To coordinate Government led village based programs and projects;

(d) Support Village Governance towards enabling sustainable community development and maintaining social cohesion and harmony;

(e) Provide Government Printing services.

The Ministry headquarter is located in Apia with another Office in Savaii. The Ministry is comprised of 7 Divisions and employs a staff of 141. Inclusive in this aggregate number are 7 Assistant Chief Executive Officers, 120 Officers and 13 Temporary employees. The Ministry is estimated to operate on an annual budget of about SAT$13 million Tala (based on FY 14/15).

Responsible To (a) The Responsible Minister of the Ministry of Women Community and Social Development

(b) The Public Service Commission for leadership and management of employees under the Public Service Act 2004.

(c) The Ministry of Finance for compliance with Public Finance Management Act 2001

Governing Legislation / Mandates

(a) Ministry of Women Affairs Act 1990, Amendment Act 1998 and 2009;

(b) Ministry of Youth Sports and Cultural Affairs Act 1993 (provisions pertaining to Youth);

(c) Ministry of Internal Affairs Acts 1995 and 2010;

(d) Public Service Act 2004;

(e) Public Finance Management Act 2001.

Accountabilities / Duties

(a) General

 Provide quality policy advice to the Minister on all areas of the Ministry’s mandate.

 Ensure MWCSD has the capabilities and supporting culture to enable the delivery of its mandate and corporate objectives.

 Work across the public sector to improve service delivery to achieve national outcomes at a whole-of-government level.

 Lead the employees of MWCSD through role-modeling of the Samoa of the Samoa Public Service Values and Principles of Employment.

 Deliver on the targets and/or objectives set for the Ministry and in the CEO’s Performance Agreement and Key Deliverables.

 Submit to the Responsible Minister the Annual Report on the operations of the Ministry no later than 3 months after the end of each financial year.

 Submit to the Public Service Commission the Human Resource Management

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Report of the Ministry no later than 3 months after the end of each financial year.

 Perform all duties set out in the legislation governing and administered by the Ministry and all other relevant and applicable legislation including the Public Finance Management Act 2001, Public Service Act 2004 and Cabinet directives.

(b) Position specific

Lead and manage the Ministry to:

 Provide policy advice on community, social and economic development issues including Village Governance and Culture, Advancement of Women, Youth and Child Development and Disability;

 Develop, promote and implement policies to:

(a) Strengthen social structures through promotion of good governance and leadership for sustainable community development;

(b) Facilitate an enabling environment responsive to socio-economic needs of communities including mainstreaming gender and disability across all sectors;

(c) Enhance workforce capacities and institutional mechanisms for efficient, effective and professional delivery of community development programs and services.

 Facilitate / coordinate the implementation of services through the public private partnership (PPP) approach by identifying relevant partners to deliver relevant services to the community.

 Lead the effective implementation of the Community Sector Plan 2010 – 2015 and drive improvement in:

(a) Village leadership and governance for sustainable community development;

(b) Accessible and equitable community development services and programs;

(c) Social protection and poverty alleviation;

(d) Climate resilience and community preparedness;

(e) Partnerships with development partners and donor community.

 Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the program delivery aimed at advancing and protecting vulnerable groups including women, children, youth, people with disabilities.

 Report on outcomes of programs and initiatives to inform interventions / strategies in improving the community (social, cultural, economic and environmental) and meeting national outcomes.

 Be at the forefront in conducting research and collating data / information to report on status of all facet of the community to Government to inform national decision making.

 Coordinate Government projects to village communities for optimal effectiveness and efficiency and ensure community empowerment,

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strengthening village governance and economic development.

 Coordinate, monitor and report to Government on the implementation of conventions¹ / treaties under the mandate of the Ministry.

 Provide quality, timely and affordable printing services.

 Act as Advisor to Government on all issues pertaining to the Ministry’s functions as per mandated role.

 Represent the Government of Samoa (where necessary) in relevant international and regional forums.

Key Deliverables 1. Develop Village Governance Policy and Strategy.

2. Develop strategies for sustainable community development identifying relevant partners for program implementation.

3. Develop a policy to guide inter-agency response to cases of violence against women and children.

4. Develop strategies for sustainable development of the disability sector in partnerships with the relevant NGOs.

5. Contribute to reducing youth unemployment and youth crime in collaboration with relevant partners.

6. Focus on policy development / review and implementation and engage relevant partners for program implementation. Ministry to monitor effectiveness and impact.

7. Coordinate in collaboration with other agencies / relevant partners community resilience to climate change, natural or manmade disasters and improve awareness and preparedness during disasters.

8. Ensure communities are accessible to quality basic services and infrastructure that can improve community livelihood.

Position specific competencies Skills and Abilities

Strategic Thinking  Articulates a clear vision of the organization and inspires a sense of shared purpose and direction.

 Drives the organization’s vision and long-term direction to achieve government and agency objectives and ensure improved services to the community.

 Considers emerging trends and multiple perspectives when assessing impact of key issues and identifies long-term opportunities and viable solutions.

 Provides advice to government that reflects analysis of a broad range of issues and the whole-of-government agenda.

 Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of political, social and economic factors affecting the organization.

Building relationships

 Builds and sustains relationships within the organization, with the Minister, across the public service, across agencies and with a diverse range of external

stakeholders.

 Drives a culture of collaboration, participation and values diverse viewpoints to enhance operations.

 Recognizes importance of consultation, stakeholder engagement and fostering teamwork.

 Encourages and maintains a performance culture ensuring regular feedback and

1 Convention to Eliminate Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), Convention on Right of the Child (CRC) to name a few.

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recognition of achievement.

 Empowers, mentors and engages in activities to sustain morale.

 Communicates the big picture clearly to a wide range of internal and external audience with precision, confidence and in an articulate manner.

Delivers / achieves results/outcomes

 Drives activities that support organizational sustainability, operational efficiency and flexible resource management.

 Engenders a culture of accountability and transparency.

 Optimizes professional expertise to improve overall performance and delivery of organizational outcomes.

 Drives and steers the change agenda and demonstrates understanding of the complex range of factors which effect change.

 Drives a culture of achievement and commitment to achieving outcomes beyond expectations.

 Drives an efficient and effective system of reporting progress and evaluation results.

Personal Attributes Integrity and

Honesty

 Provides impartial and forthright advice.

 Models high standard of ethics and probity.

 Is widely trusted and seen as a direct, truthful and courageous individual.

 Serves the Government of the day irrespective of personal preferences.

 Exemplifies integrity and personifies the Samoan Public Service Values of

honesty, impartiality, service, respect, transparency, accountability, efficiency and effectiveness.

Intellect and Judgment

 Is intellectually sharp and exhibits a sophisticated understanding of the environment affecting whole-of-government agenda and impacts on the organization.

 Shows levels of high analytical, conceptual and innovative thinking.

 Proficiently handles concepts and complexity, blends analysis and insight to effectively inform and enhance organizational performance.

 Anticipates implications and applies effective judgment to develop solutions.

Creativity and Innovation

 Consistently generates and employs original ideas, tackling both simple and complex problems.

 Pursues new methods and solutions, thinks outside the box, connects disparate ideas, is unafraid to use unorthodox methods.

 Brings out the best in others in brainstorming sessions or one-on-one, leading them to discover new connections, new solutions and new ways of doing the job.

Experience & past work performance

Proven experience in leadership at a minimum of eight (8) years of service.

Academic qualification

A Degree in Social Science; Social Work, Sociology; Social Development or Management (Postgraduate qualification would be an advantage). Other academic qualifications and achievements will also be considered.

Remuneration &

Term

The position is on a Contractual term of three (3) years.

The salary for the position is CEO GRADE C SAT $115,566 TO $119,768 per annum before tax. This amount is inclusive of 5% employer contribution to National Provident Fund and 1% contribution to Accident Compensation Fund.

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