Cayman Islands | Applications for the position of the Cayman Islands Ombudsman

Cayman Islands recently introduced a new law, combining the various oversight entities under one entity: the newly established Ombudsman Office. A call for applications for the position of the Cayman Islands Ombudsman is now open.

The Ombudsman will be a senior public official, charged with monitoring the public administration through the examination and investigation of complaints from members of the public who believe they have been adversely affected by the administrative actions of a public body. The remit of the Ombudsman covers all Government Ministries, Portfolios, Departments and Sections, Statutory Authorities and Government Companies.

The Ombudsman will also serve as Information Commissioner and Complaints Commissioner under the respective legislation, and also as Public Police Complaints Commissioner. In the future the postholder will be responsible for overseeing whistleblower and data protection legislation.

The person appointed should be recognized, either publicly or within their own professional area, as an individual of proven integrity and independence. The Ombudsman will lead a high profile office through a period of expansion and change. S/he will possess a broad understanding and knowledge of public administration including the political and legal systems, and the governance of public bodies.

Broad experience in, and an in-depth working knowledge of government structures and functions (including budget and financial control, and human resource management, change management and mediation) would be a distinct advantage.

The postholder must possess a university degree or a similar tertiary qualification or equivalent preferably in Law or Public Administration. In addition a Master’s Degree in Public Administration or Law or senior practioner in law or similar field would be highly desirable. The postholder should possess no less than 10 years’ experience at a senior management level in the public service, or in a legal/judicial institution. The term of the appointment will be 7 years, non- renewable.

Applications may be submitted until 30 April 2017. For more information please see the advertisement and job description further below.  

The Cayman Islands are located south of Cuba and west of Jamaica. With a population of 60,000 the Cayman Islands are known as a thriving tourist destination for more than two million visitors per year. They enjoy one of the highest standards of living in the Caribbean.

 

Source: Office of the Deputy Governor Cayman Islands

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