CHOISEUL PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT
P.O. BOX 34, TARO
SOLOMON ISLANDS
Phone: 63131/63132, Fax: 63113/63131

VACANCY NOTICE NO: CP2/2024

POST TITLE: DEVELOPMENT PLANNING OFFICER

Task, Duties and Responsibilities

1. Analyses specific socio-economic development aspects for the short term, medium and long term provincial development plans and programs.
2. Monitor, analyse and report on the execution of the provincial development programmes and on the provincial development expenditures on a quarterly basis.
3. Compiles, maintains and update statistical data on key economic and social indicators for the socio-economic development status of Choiseul Province.
4. Assist in and coordinate the preparation, formulation, implementation and monitoring or provincial development plans and programs including the development budget;
5. Assist in and coordinates development planning training workshops for provincial divisional heads;
6. Undertake research and analyses of development strategies and development policies and provides inputs or possible option for adoption by the Provincial
7. Participate in any economic development review team on provincial development issues as and when necessary.
8. Undertakes other task as may be directed from time to time by the Chief Planning Officer [Province].

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must be computer literate.
2. Have excellent interpersonal and communication
3. Good management and planning capability.
4. Analytical and able to submit timely report when required, quick to understand, consistently sound and reliable.
5. Project Management knowledge and experience.
6. Have mature and honest attitude towards work commitment.
7. Healthy and physically fit.

Qualification

• Minimum of Diploma/Degree in Urban Planning/Development and/or related fields;
• At least five [5] years’ experience in related fields.

Age Limit

• Must be between 20 – 45 years of age

Terms and Conditions

• Salary Level – 6/7
• Annual Salary – $40,148.34   –   $47,805.20 per annum
• Fort-nightly Salary – $1,544.17     –   $ 1,838.66 per fortnight
• Annual Leave – 36 days         –   36 days
• Housing Allowance – $231.63        –    $275.80
• Other conditions of service as stipulated in the agreement of service on

Application Details

Interested candidates must complete and submit the following;

• Cover letter
• Fully detailed Curriculum vitae
• Reference letters from three referees.

Applications must be addressed to;

THE PROVINCIAL SECRETARY
P O BOX 34, TARO
CHOISEUL PROVINCE  –  Marked: CPG 2/2024

Closing date for all application; Friday 9^th August 2024.

Any application received after this date will not be considered.

Geoffrey Pakipota
Provincial Secretary
Choiseul Province