BASIC PURPOSE OF POSITION: Responsible for developing and implementing policies and standards that guide the administration and functions of the Ministry of Immigration, Labour and Governance through strategic planning, the setting and periodic review of standards, and the formulation of objectives, procedures, and programs that foster efficient and effective governance, immigration and Labour practices. Provides guidance and technical support to management in decision making on all policy, planning, and standards related matters. ANALYSIS OF POSITION: The Coordinator, Policy and Planning within the Ministry of Immigration, Labour and Governance is required to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate the policies, standards and strategies that guide the overall effective and efficient administration and functions of the Ministry. Such policies and standards should support the management decision making process and allow for better coordination of roles and responsibilities of each section or department in fulfilling its functions within the Ministry and in achieving organizational goals and objectives. The Coordinator, Policy and Planning ensure that strategic policies are up to date and disseminated and communicated across the entire Ministry, making employees and management fully cognizant of the expectations required of them. The officer is also responsible for managing strategic planning sessions geared at enlightening key stakeholders on policies that guide the Ministry' s Immigration, Labour and Governance functions. The incumbent is required to advise management and staff on technical issues related to policies and the implications of strategic planning matters, preparing reports, statistical data and other publications that relate to policy and planning development and revisions. Monitoring the services offered by the Ministry to ensure a customer centric approach is another key responsibility of the incumbent. The Coordinator, Policy and Planning is expected to foster teamwork and display the communication skills required to interact with stakeholders, colleagues and subordinates in a manner conducive to motivation toward productivity and success in the achievement of set goals and objectives.

Conditions of service will be in accordance with the Belize Constitution (Public Service) Regulations, 2014, Financial and Stores Orders, Finance and Audit (Reform) Act and any other instructions issued from time to time.

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration. Political Science. Social Sciences. Business Administration. International Relations: Development Studies. or related field. Plus At least five (5) years' work experience in senior management or policy advisory role or any equivalent combination of project planning and evaluation that provides the required knowledge. Experience in immigration or migration and being a trusted resource as a member of a senior level executive team.

 Specialized training in strategic and operational planning and program evaluation.  institutional effectiveness and implementing initiatives.  Specialized proficiency in the use of computer applications for word processing. spreadsheet development. presentation software and related ro.  Ability to work under pressure.