Justice Advisor for NI-CO awarded MBE

Graeme McCammon, the Chief Executive of Northern Ireland Co-operation Overseas (NI-CO), is delighted to announce that one of its experts, Paula Jack, has been recognised with an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in King Charles III’s New Year Honours Overseas and International List.

Paula’s name was submitted to HM The King by the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) for services to Child Justice Reform, to Human Rights, and to International Relations in Bahrain in her role as Justice Adviser for NI-CO.

Paula has worked as a Justice Adviser for NI-CO since 2014, focusing on Child Justice Reform.  She has worked on Human Rights Reform in projects funded by the FCDO and the EU.  Paula’s work in Bahrain in particular has been commended for leading a project to reform the Child Justice System with the introduction of a new Child Justice Law which provides for a minimum age of criminal responsibility of 15 years, and the creation of a new Social Welfare Centre to promote the protection and welfare of children.  She has trained Bahraini judges, prosecutors, and social experts focusing on children’s rights and protection, as well as engaging Ministers and officials in the reform process.  She also supported the establishment of a new Commissioner for Children’s Rights in Bahrain, the first specialised role in the region.

Speaking about her award, Paula said, “I am honoured to be given an MBE in recognition of my work as Justice Advisor with NI-CO over the last 9 years.  It has been my privilege to work internationally to reform child justice and protection systems. Our aim in NI-CO is to share the Northern Ireland experience and to challenge and create reforms promoting compliance with international standards for human rights.  Seeing real changes in law, policies and practices through reforms that improve the lives of some of the most vulnerable children across the world makes this work incredibly rewarding.  I am delighted to receive this honour as it recognises the importance of ensuring children’s rights are upheld.”

Previously, Paula held the position of Chief Executive of the Youth Justice Agency Northern Ireland from 2010.  Prior to becoming Chief Executive of the Youth Justice Agency, Paula was a senior Prosecutor in both England and in Northern Ireland from 1992. From 2005 she held the position of Regional Prosecutor for the Public Prosecution Service Northern Ireland for the Northern Region.  Over the last 9 years, Paula has worked internationally as a justice advisor on projects, successfully leading and delivering projects to reform child justice and child protection systems.

Mr McCammon and the wider NI-CO family would like to offer their congratulations to Paula and are thrilled that she has been recognised and celebrated with this honour.

By |2024-01-04T11:54:40+00:00January 4th, 2024|News|0 Comments

Tristan da Cunha – Chief Operating Officer

GOVERNMENT OF TRISTAN DA CUNHA

Vacancy Notice – Chief Operating Officer

Salary of £60,000 per annum (tax free) 

Additional benefits package which includes free housing, travel and medical cover including on-island treatment and evacuation to Cape Town

About the role

We’re looking for a suitably experienced professional with a background in senior management in the public sector who will enable Tristan da Cunha to become more self-sustaining, deliver change, manage vital projects and ensure the island has the capacity and capabilities to meet the objectives of the island’s strategic goals and to confront the challenges facing it.

What you’ll do

The postholder will assist the Government of Tristan da Cunha (GoTdC) in its strategic and business planning and prioritising.  You’ll be expected to identify and encourage initiatives which could enhance the economy, environment, reduce waste, improve productivity and value for money taking a strategic oversight of the various funding streams to which the island could apply.  Working closely with the Finance Officer and team, you’ll oversee all procurement and contract management by GoTdC, providing guidance and support as necessary to ensure and enable compliant, value for money solutions.

What you’ll bring

As an experienced practitioner, ideally with several years’ operational experience in administration and management in the public sector, the postholder will be someone who is highly motivated, knowledgeable, adaptable and resilient with a ‘can do’ attitude which is paramount to living and working on Tristan. You’ll advise on alternative public service delivery models such as community & social enterprises and you’ll provide training on project/contract management and development initiatives and impart project/contract management skills through ‘hands on’ mentoring on specific tasks.   You will also establish successful working relationships with a range of Government, International and local stakeholders.

What we offer

In addition to an annual salary of £60,000 (tax free), the role attracts an accompanied status, initial one-year contract with option to extend and the following benefits:

  • an attractive benefits package which includes free housing; travel and medical cover including on-island treatment and evacuation to Cape Town
  • an incredible environment to live and work in
  • return flights and passage costs to and from the island

The appointment will be subject to:

  • Satisfactory employment references
  • Enhanced Criminal Records Check
  • Satisfactory Medical and Dental Clearance

What’s it like to work on Tristan da Cunha?

Tristan da Cunha is an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom (UKOT). It is the world’s remotest inhabited island with a population of around 250 people, and lies 1500 miles west of Cape Town.  The island has no airport and is only accessible by ship from Cape Town nine times a year.  Opportunities to work in this unique environment and community are rare, and this particular role will offer the chance to develop a range of skills.  To thrive here in this high-profile role, you must be resilient, adaptable and able to live and work in an incredibly small community with limited availability of perishable food, non-food items and internet connectivity.

 

Closing date: 28 July 2023

Interviews: By Microsoft Teams or Zoom in mid-late August 2023

Required start date: December 2023 or January 2024 (depending on the shipping schedule)

For more information on how you can help with Tristan da Cunha’s future success and sustainability, please click on the link below for a full job description.

If you have any queries about the role, email jcaldwell@nico.org.uk


How to Apply:

If you would like to be considered for this key position starting December 2023 or January 2024 at the latest, please send a copy of your CV and a letter of application clearly detailing your suitability for the post and how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria to Jean Caldwell, Project Manager to the following email address: jcaldwell@nico.org.uk

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 28th July 2023.

Applications from individuals expressing an interest in being seconded from the public sector to the post will also be considered.


Supporting Documents for Chief Operating Officer

COO_Job Description & Personnel Spec

By |2023-07-10T19:48:40+00:00July 10th, 2023|Jobs, News|0 Comments

Tristan da Cunha – Chief Finance Officer

GOVERNMENT OF TRISTAN DA CUNHA

Vacancy Notice – Chief Finance Officer

Salary of £50,000 per annum (tax free) 

Additional benefits package which includes free housing, travel and medical cover including on-island treatment and evacuation to Cape Town

About the role

We’re looking for a CIMA-qualified accountant (or other approved body) to lead and support on strategic financial management on the island of Tristan da Cunha (TdC), and build resilience and sustainability into the island’s economic future.  As the financial lead for the government of a UK Overseas Territory, this position requires a background in public sector management accounting or financial accounting environment.

What you’ll do

The postholder will be a key player in setting direction in management and development of government finance and the island economy.  You’ll support the Finance Department and help implement strategic initiatives and reforms and take responsibility for all the TdC Government’s statutory accounts.  You’ll be responsible for leading and managing major procurements and implementing continuous improvement of financial systems across Tristan da Cunha Government.

What you’ll bring

As a CIMA qualified practitioner, ideally with several years’ experience in a public sector management accounting or financial accounting role, you’ll be someone who is highly motivated, knowledgeable, adaptable and resilient. You’ll share your skills in supporting and mentoring staff and establish successful working relationships with a range of Government, International and local stakeholders.

What we offer

In addition to an annual salary of £50,000 (tax free), the role attracts an accompanied status, initial one-year contract with option to extend and the following benefits:

  • an attractive benefits package which includes free housing; travel and medical cover including on-island treatment and evacuation to Cape Town
  • an incredible environment to live and work in
  • return flights and passage costs to and from the island

The appointment will be subject to:

  • Satisfactory employment references
  • Enhanced Criminal Records Check
  • Satisfactory Medical and Dental Clearance

What’s it like to work on Tristan da Cunha?

Tristan da Cunha is an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom (UKOT). It is the world’s remotest inhabited island with a population of around 250 people, and lies 1500 miles west of Cape Town.  The island has no airport and is only accessible by ship from Cape Town nine times a year.  Opportunities to work in this unique environment and community are rare, and this particular role will offer the chance to develop a range of skills.  To thrive here in this high-profile role, you must be resilient, adaptable and able to live and work in an incredibly small community with limited availability of perishable food, non-food items and internet connectivity.

 

Closing date: 28 July 2023

Interviews: By Microsoft Teams or Zoom in mid-late August 2023

Required start date: December 2023 or January 2024 (depending on the shipping schedule)

For more information on how you can help with Tristan da Cunha’s future success and sustainability, please click on the link below for a full job description.

If you have any queries about the role, email jcaldwell@nico.org.uk


How to Apply:

If you would like to be considered for this key position starting December 2023 or January 2024 at the latest, please send a copy of your CV and a letter of application clearly detailing your suitability for the post and how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria to Jean Caldwell, Project Manager to the following email address: jcaldwell@nico.org.uk

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 28th July 2023.

Applications from individuals expressing an interest in being seconded from the public sector to the post will also be considered.


Supporting Documents for Chief Finance Officer

CFO_Job Description & Personnel Spec

 

 

By |2023-07-10T19:47:00+00:00July 10th, 2023|Jobs, News|0 Comments

Locum Surgeon / Medical Officer – Ascension Island

NI-CO, on behalf of the Ascension Island Government (AIG), is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Locum Surgeon/Medical Officer for the period 9th July to 2nd September 2023 . 

Please see further details of the post in the Job Description here.

The candidate should be medically fit.  AIG’s Pre-Employment Medical Examination form must be completed if selected – details can be found here.

If you wish to apply, please email your CV to Jean Caldwell, NI-CO Project Manager at jcaldwell@nico.org.uk as soon as possible.

By |2023-05-17T13:48:32+00:00May 17th, 2023|Jobs, News|0 Comments

VACANCIES AVAILABLE FOR DOCTORS ON ST HELENA ISLAND, SOUTH ATLANTIC

NI-CO, on behalf of the St Helena Government, is seeking suitably qualified and experienced medical staff to join the team at the General Hospital in Jamestown, St Helena.

Looking for a medical role with a difference?  Maybe you are looking to expand your professional experience; relishing exposure to a different and exciting role; or just a change in your working environment for a short period of time.  Whatever your motivation, we would welcome your application!

We are currently looking to recruit the following doctors:

LOCUM GENERAL PRACTITIONER:

EXPECTED DATE OF APPOINTMENT As soon as possible for approx 3-4 months duration
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS Post open until an appointment is made

 

GENERAL PRACTITIONER (FIXED-TERM):

EXPECTED DATE OF APPOINTMENT As soon as possible
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 10 March 2023

 

LOCUM ANAESTHETIST:

EXPECTED DATE OF APPOINTMENT 8 Jul -18 Aug 2023
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS Post open until an appointment is made

 

We would also like to hear from you if you’re not available now but may be in the future for short or longer assignments or rotations on the Island.

For further details on how to apply, please click below:

Locum General Practitioner

General Practitioner (Fixed-Term)

Locum Anaesthetist

Completed Application forms (Parts A and B) should be emailed to jcaldwell@nico.org.uk 

By |2023-02-21T17:04:27+00:00February 21st, 2023|Jobs, News|0 Comments

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER – Tristan da Cunha, South Atlantic Ocean

NI-CO, on behalf of the Government of Tristan da Cunha, is seeking to fill a Chief Operating Officer role.

Package: Initial one year contract with option to extend, £60,000 per annum (tax free), including free housing, travel and medical cover.

Opportunities to work in this unique environment and community are rare, and this particular role will offer the chance to develop a range of skills.

If you would like to be considered for this key position starting as soon as possible but ideally no later than June/July 2023, please send a copy of your CV and a letter of application detailing your suitability for the post to Jean Caldwell, Project Manager at the following email address: jcaldwell@nico.org.uk

Applications should be received no later than Monday, 20th March 2023.

Individuals expressing an interest in secondment from the public sector to the post will also be considered.

For further details on the post, please download the following vacancy notice here: Chief Operating Officer Vacancy Notice

By |2023-02-15T15:00:25+00:00February 15th, 2023|Jobs, News|0 Comments

Delivering Citizen focused Cyber Awareness Campaigns in Mauritius

Building cyber awareness and resilience among vulnerable groups is the cornerstone of NI-CO’s EU funded Cyber resilience programme.  Over the past four years, our Communications Expert, Sylvia Beamish, has worked to develop wide ranging and impactful strategies and campaigns with our colleagues in partner countries a cross the globe. This week Sylvia has been in Mauritius to support the Ministry of Gender and Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Recreation in their efforts to address the important issues of cyber bullying and online Gender based Violence (GBV).

Sylvia Beamish with Dr. Kaleem Usmani, Mr Manish Lobin and Mr H. Buddhu from the Government of the Republic of Mauritius.

As a Cyber4Dev hub country, The Republic of Mauritius has already taken a lead in developing innovative and citizen led campaigns which seek to empower women and young people to take control of their online life. We’re pleased to have supported them to further develop their ‘Safer Internet Day’ activities as well as their ‘Cyberbullying- Pas Avek Nu’ campaign.

 

By |2023-01-13T17:20:43+00:00January 13th, 2023|News|0 Comments

Chief Finance Officer – Tristan da Cunha

NI-CO, on behalf of the Government of Tristan da Cunha, is seeking to fill a Chief Finance Officer role.

Package: Initial One Year contract with option to extend, £50,000 per annum (tax free)

This is a unique opportunity, not only to live on the world’s remotest inhabited island located in the South Atlantic Ocean, but to lead and support on strategic financial management and build resilience and sustainability into the island’s economic future.

If you would like to be considered for this key position starting in May 2023, please send a copy of your CV and a letter of application detailing your suitability for the post to Jean Caldwell, Project Manager at the following email address: jcaldwell@nico.org.uk

Applications should be received no later than Monday, 20th March 2023.

For more details of the post, please download the following vacancy notice here: Finance Officer Vacancy Notice

Opportunities to work in this unique environment and community are rare, and this particular role will offer the chance to develop a range of skills.

 

By |2023-02-15T15:39:56+00:00January 5th, 2023|Jobs, News|0 Comments

Head Teacher/Primary Education Adviser – Tristan da Cunha

An opportunity has arisen at St Mary’s School on the island of Tristan da Cunha for a Head Teacher, who will also have responsibility as a Primary Education Adviser.  

If you would like to be considered for this key position starting in March/April 2023, please send a copy of your CV and a letter of application detailing your suitability for the post to Jean Caldwell, Project Manager at the following email address: jcaldwell@nico.org.uk

Applications should be received no later than 5pm on Friday 13th January, 2023.

For more details of the post, please download the following vacancy notice here: Head Teacher – Primary Education Adviser Vacancy 2023.

By |2022-12-13T15:52:34+00:00December 8th, 2022|Jobs, News|0 Comments

General Practitioner

PITCAIRN ISLAND, Eastern South Pacific

NI-CO, on behalf of the Pitcairn Islands Government is seeking an experienced GP to fill the Role of Medical Officer on the UK’s smallest Overseas Territory, Pitcairn Island.

Pitcairn Island is located in the Eastern South Pacific, approximately 500kms from the Gambier Islands of French Polynesia.  The Island was originally settled by the Bounty mutineers in 1790 and most of the current inhabitants are direct descendants.  With a land mass of just 4.5km2 the Island is home for approximately 50 permanent residents and 10 additional off islanders bringing the total population to around 60.

Candidates for the position should be a registered Medical Practitioner in Australia, New Zealand or the UK.  Must have good General Practice experience and be confident to handle occasional emergencies in a remote situation.  They should also have a wide field of experience and knowledge and have worked in small and isolated communities.  The appointment is expected to be for approximately 6 months, though longer terms may be considered and will commence from April 2023.  Role would include the accompaniment of a partner, but the GPI is unable to accept dependent children onto the Island. 

The position offers a competitive package including the use of a two-bedroom house, exclusive use of quad bikes and travel to and from the Island.  The Medical officer also has access to the internet, video conferencing facilities, a NZ linked phone system and 24/7 support from UK health service providers Healix International Ltd based in Auckland.

If you are looking for a medical role with a difference and relish exposure to a different culture; then we would welcome your application!  Please submit your CV / any queries to Project Manager, Jean Caldwell at jcaldwell@nico.org.uk 

Applications close 25 November 2022.

 

We continually look for CVs from experienced medical staff covering all professions to add to our database, so if you’re not available now but may be in the future for short or longer assignments or rotations on any of the Islands we recruit for, then we would like to hear from you.

By |2022-11-17T16:41:30+00:00November 17th, 2022|Jobs, News|0 Comments
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