The Good Governance Officer is required to support the Good Governance Unit in the realization of its goals and objective in relation to good governance and its associated principles within the Belize Public Service. The incumbent supports the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and promotions of good governance, public and electoral administration, public service innovation and modernization and anticorruption initiatives, liaising with government, non-governmental, and private sector stakeholders. The Good Governance Officer functions under the supervision of the Director, Good Governance in assisting with the monitoring of good governance and other initiatives approved by the Cabinet and also makes input into the development of the Unit’s operational and strategic plans. The Officer also leads the development and implementation of public awareness, and other promotional activities to raise consciousness on good governance, accountability in public administration, public and electoral administration, public service innovation and modernization, and anti-corruption and other issues, so as to increases education and awareness, and foster active citizenship and participatory democracy. The incumbent is expected to have sound knowledge of governance issues and their associated principles; good analytical skills and must display the communication skills required to interact productively with senior and junior personnel within the Public Service, officials of government agencies, as well as representatives of outside agencies and organizations, other stakeholders, and the general public.

In accordance with Belize Constitution (Public Service) Regulations, 2014, Finance and Audit (Reform) Act, Financial and Stores Orders and any instructions issued from time to time.

Recognized Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Political Economy, International Development, International Relations, or related field. Plus At least three (3) work experience in providing governance support (or suitable transferrable skills), responsibility in the field of good governance and/or anti-corruption and/or anti-money laundering, advocating with government, policy development or related experience. Knowledge and experience of the operating framework for civil society.

Specialized training in needs assessment or programme development. Specialized proficiency in the use of computer applications for word processing, spreadsheet development, electronic form creation and related. Knowledge and experience of the role of civil society in promoting good governance and accountability.