The St. Christopher & Nevis Social Security Board (SSB) invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the post of Corporate Secretary. The position is tenable in the St. Kitts Office.
About Us:
St. Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis Social Security Fund is a compulsory insurance fund established by an Act of Parliament in 1977. It began operations on February 1, 1978, taking over from the National Provident Fund, which was basically a retirement savings scheme with limited other benefits.
JOB PURPOSE
The main purpose of this role is to establish, develop and maintain systems and processes that ensure good integrated governance within the organization and advising on all corporate governance matters.
The Corporate Secretary shall act as an adviser and support to the Board, its Chairperson, Board Committees and the organization executive leadership on all matters relating to statutory and legislative compliance, constitutional matters, appropriate business conduct, meeting protocols and individuals’ duties and responsibilities with respect to governance.
APPLICANTS SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB SKILLS
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in the areas of Laws (LL.B), finance, accounting, management or a related field.
• A certificate or Diploma in business law, finance, management, or related field. ICSA accreditation will be an asset.
• Minimum of at least five years’ experience as a corporate governance professional in the public or private sector or other relevant practical experience.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of Social Security Regulations will be an asset.
• Excellent communication (verbal &written) skills, and interpersonal skills. • Good management and organisational skills.
• Good judgment and performs at a high level of integrity and credibility. • Ability to complete multiple tasks within deadlines and perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Good mediation skills to effectively function as liaison between executives.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Ensures the integrity of the governance framework, and the efficient administration of the SSB in compliance with statutory requirements, and implementing decisions made by the Board of Directors.
• Coordinates and ensures seamless execution of all meetings of the Board and its subcommittees.
• Manages the Corporate Relations Unit of the SSB.
• Manages and oversees the preparation of the agenda and minutes of all Board Meetings.
• Manages and organizes Board and Committee meetings and furnishing members with prerequisite materials/documents as per agenda.
• Attends and records all minutes/decisions/actions required of the Board and its subcommittees and manages all corporate records.
• Establishes, develops, and maintains systems and processes that ensure good integrated governance within the organization.
• Manages the communication and actions required between the Board and the executive management of the SSB.
• Provides support and advice to the Board of Directors in carrying out duties relating to the effective governance and performance of the Board.
• Advises the Chairperson on corporate governance best practice, Board processes, Board skill sets and the avoidance of conflict of interest.
• Defines and guides a corporate reporting process, supporting the generation and submission of reports to the Board by management to best support the Board in the discharge of oversight responsibilities and fiduciary duties.
• In collaboration with the Chairperson, ensures the orderly induction, transition, and orientation of new Board members, acts as a channel of communication and information for Directors.
Qualified persons are asked to submit an application, Curriculum Vitae and two (2) professional references to the following address by 30h November 2023.
The Director
Application for Corporate Secretary
Social Security Board
P.O. Box 79
Bay Road
Basseterre
St Kitts
