Director of Public Prosecutions

An exciting opportunity awaits you in the Turks & Caicos Islands Government Public Service

GOVERNMENT VACANCY

JOB REFERENCE NO:          SRB3-23-88

JOB TITLE:                            Director of Public Prosecutions

MINISTRY:                           Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

LOCATION:                           Providenciales

JOB SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONBILITIES:

An exciting opportunity awaits you in the Turks & Caicos Islands Government Public Service as Director of Public Prosecutions. This professional, senior managerial position has system wide responsibility for providing legal advice to the Police and other Statutory Bodies in their investigations and criminal prosecutions at all levels of Court, including Magistrates Court, Supreme Court and Court of Appeal, at short notice with respect to the application of the law.  The Director directs serious fraud or money laundering or other complex criminal cases.  As Director, the position will be Accounting Officer for the Directorate, manage work flow, performance and reporting requirements for nominated area of responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• The successful applicant must be qualified and eligible to practice in a Commonwealth Common-Law Jurisdiction or the Republic of Ireland.
• Practical experience and strong competency in criminal prosecutions particularly serious fraud or money-laundering cases would be an advantage.
• This is a demanding senior position with responsibility for senior and junior attorneys and an applicant is unlikely to be appointed unless he or she has a Bachelor of Laws or its equivalent.
•  Legal Profession Certificate or its equivalent, admittance (or eligibility to admittance) to the bar in the Turks & Caicos Islands
• At least fifteen (15) years’ post qualification experience of which at least 8 years will have been spent at a senior professional level.
• The applicant must also possess a high level of self-confidence, tact, discretion and confidentiality.
• The position also requires a good knowledge of the workings of Government.
• The successful candidate must be intellectually rigorous; possess the ability to give sound and timely advice in a demanding environment on a full range of complex legal issues and able to demonstrate good judgement and strategic thinking.
• Experience in the public service of a British Overseas Territory or a small independent common law jurisdiction would be a distinct advantage.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE:

SALARY – $137,247.50 per annum plus allowances

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer) as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the Passport photo page, National Turks & Caicos Islander Status Card (where applicable). Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Certificate.

Applications should be addressed to The Director, Office of the Human Resource Management Directorate, Church Folly, Grand Turk. Applications can be hand delivered, faxed to 946-1582 or sent by email to: recruitment @ gov. tc

Hand delivered and fax applications must have clearly marked on the envelope/fax cover sheet the Job Title of position being applied for. On emailed applications the subject line must reference the Job Reference Number (SRB3-23-88) and the Job Title.

Current serving officers must apply through their Head of Department.

Applications without all supporting documents will not be processed.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 29th October 2023