Position: Deputy Chief Secretary - Operations.
Department: President and Bougainville Executive Council.
Classification / Code: BEX 02.
Job Location: Buka, ARoB.
The Deputy Chief Secretary - Operations is responsible for the oversight and effective management (through the Director) of the Directorate of Public Affairs, Media and Communication, the Directorate of Electoral Management, the Project Management Unit, the Internal Audit, and Corporate Services. This position plays a vital role in ensuring departmental functions align with the strategic goals outlined in the Department’s Corporate Plan. The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) faces complex and deeply rooted challenges that demand coordinated, innovative, and government-wide responses. In this context, the Deputy Chief Secretary – Operations supports the Chief Secretary and other senior leaders in driving these efforts.
The following requirements and competencies will form the selection criteria for this position.
Leadership within the Public Service
Excellent leadership is essential to ensuring that the Department, and the Public Service as a whole, can function effectively. As a senior office-holder, the Deputy Chief Secretary - Operations is expected to lead by example. The Deputy Chief Secretary - Operations will work in a spirit of service and strive towards the overall goal of a world-class, professional public service, serving the government of the day and meeting the needs of all Bougainvilleans.
Profile:
The Deputy Chief Secretary - Operations will be a proven leader, able to demonstrate current experience in a senior managerial position, whether in government or the private sector. To be considered suitable for appointment, an applicant, by providing evidence of skills and career experience, will be able to demonstrate the following qualities: A comprehensive understanding of the autonomy arrangements under the Bougainville Peace Agreement and relevant constitutional provisions. Executive leadership capability, with an ability to motivate and interact with people at all levels, in order to maximise the quality and contributions of the Department in delivering practical outcomes. An ability to think strategically and analytically about the highly complex, sensitive and technical issues facing the ABG, and to then translate that thinking into practical effort, directed towards achieving goals within available resources. A reputation for independence, fairness and sound judgment, while maintaining the highest standards of honesty and personal and professional integrity. Proven communication skills, accompanied by an ability to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships with key stakeholders. A reputation for independence, fairness and sound judgment, while maintaining the highest standards of honesty and personal and professional integrity. Desire Experience and Qualifications
To be appointed as Deputy Chief Secretary - Operations, a person will: Hold a relevant tertiary qualification from a recognized institution. Be a fit and proper person to be appointed to the Bougainville Public Service Have at least 5 years' recent experience as a senior manager within government or the private sector. Mandatory matters regarding qualification for appointment
Mandatory matters regarding qualification for appointment. Under Section 25 of the Bougainville Senior Appointments Act 2014, a person is not qualified for appointment as Deputy Chief Secretary - Operations if the person is: A member of, or a candidate for election to, the House of Representatives, the National Parliament, a Provincial Government, a community Government or other local-level government body or authority; or an office-holder in a registered political party; or an undischarged bankrupt; or of unsound mind; or under sentence of death or imprisonment; or aged 65 years or older.