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The University of the West Indies

at St. Augustine, Trinidad

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SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER (TECHNICAL)



Centre (Mona) Campus:

Deadline Date: Monday, November 30, 2009

As delegated by the Project Director, the Senior Project Officer – Technical will be responsible for the preparation, development and management of projects for the Vice Chancellery, University of the West Indies, and the Open Campus (Principal, Open Campus) relative to infrastructural and institutional development in accordance with the policies and priorities defined by the University of the West Indies. 

Responsibilities of the Senior Project Officer involve collaborating with executive management, academics, administrators of the UWI and professionals as well as the wider community relative to the development and preparation of project briefs and their implementation, in accordance with the parameters proposed for time, cost, quality and scope.  The Senior Project Officer is expected to support the Project Office’s role as a coordinating and implementing entity by undertaking assignments at the request of the Director, in response to the prevailing University priorities. 

SKILLS AND SPECIALISED TRAINING

  • Formal academic professional qualification in the area of civil engineering
  • Formal training and /or experience in construction project management
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate project team
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
  • Thorough understanding of building industry practices, processes, standards etc. and their impact on project activities is vital. 

EXPERIENCE 

Minimum of eight (8) years experience in the construction industry.Minimum of five (5) years in a managerial position.Experience in managing construction projects.  

Detailed applications giving i) full particulars of qualifications and experience, biodata; and ii) the names, titles, mailing and e-mail addresses, fax and telephone numbers of three (3) referees should be sent as soon as possible to the: UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR, OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION, THE VICE CHANCELLERY, UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES, MONA, KINGSTON 7, JAMAICA, W.I.  E-mail: (oadmin@uwimona.edu.jm) or Fax: (876) 977-1422.    

Further Particulars of the post including full details of the remuneration package may be obtained from the Office of Administration by contacting us on – Fax: (876) 977-1422; or E-mail: oadmin@uwimona.edu.jm).   The Further Particulars may also be obtained from our website at (http://www.uwi.edu). 

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:  November 30, 2009 

The University of the West Indies thanks all applicants, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



APPLICATION PROCEDURE


Please carefully review the information given in the vacancy advertisement above for application instructions and addressing. If this information is not provided in the advertisement, you should follow the instructions below.

Complete two copies of the application form provided and submit with the application form, your full particulars of qualifications, experience, date of birth, marital status and addresses of three (3) referees (one of whom should be from your current organisation). This information should be forwarded to:

The Campus Registrar
The University of the West Indies St. Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago, W.I.
Fax: 1 868 663 9684
Email: appts@admin.uwi.tt

Further particulars of advertised post and applications forms are available at the above address. In order to expedite the appointments procedure, applicants are advised to ask their referees to send references under confidential cover directly to the Campus Registrar at the above address.