UDeCOTT Career Opportunity April 2021

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April 14, 2021 at 2:03 pm #978073

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UDeCOTT Career Opportunity April 2021

Corporate Governance Officer

Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad & Tobago (UDeCOTT) Ltd

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Provides direct support to the Corporate Secretary in the efficient and effective management of corporate records of the Corporation and its subsidiaries and in providing advice and guidance on governance and compliance issues facing the Corporation from time to time

Summary:

The Corporate Governance Officer’s role is to provide direct support to the Corporate Secretary in the efficient and effective management of corporate records of the Corporation and its subsidiaries and in providing advice and guidance on governance and compliance issues facing the Corporation from time to time.

The incumbent will support the Corporate Secretary’s role to the Board of Directors of UDeCOTT, Subsidiary Companies as well as sub-committees of the Board as assigned by the Corporate Secretary. He/she will perform specific tasks as delegated by the Corporate Secretary.

Education, Knowledge and Experience

Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) from an accredited academic institution and Legal Education Certificate
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Management from an accredited academic institution
Certification in Corporate Governance training from an accredited academic institution will be an asset

Chartered Secretaries Qualification and be a registered member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries
Working knowledge of the Companies’ Act and other relevant legislation
Working knowledge of construction law, including the application of standard forms of contract including the FIDIC form of contract
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Tools and software relevant to job functions.
A minimum of five (5) years working experience in a Corporate Governance environment of a large, diverse organization with at least two (2) years at a supervisory level

Combination of Equivalent Qualification and Training and Experience

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

UDECOTT BOARD, SUB-COMMITTEES AND SUBSIDIARIES

Assists the Corporate Secretary in ensuring compliance of the Board of UDeCOTT and its Subsidiaries with the requirements of relevant laws, statutes, rules and policies (e.g. Companies Act, State Enterprises Performance and Monitoring Manual,).

Provides advice and guidance to the Board and/or Management on corporate governance issues in accordance with the principles of good governance

Receives, records and responds to requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act as directed by the Corporate Secretary.

Reviews Notes to the Board, its Sub-Committees and Subsidiaries to ensure compliance with Company by laws, internal policies and processes and best practices prior to submission where applicable

Assists in managing official records and minutes of the Board, sub-committee meetings and Subsidiaries

Follows-up with Senior Management on decisions arising from the meetings of the Board of UDeCOTT, its Sub-Committees and its Subsidiaries as directed

Takes accurate minutes at Board, sub-committees or subsidiary companies meetings as scheduled or as directed by the Corporate Secretary.

Ensures execution and adequate reporting of action items as recorded, when necessary

Assists in developing and monitoring compliance with the charters for each Sub-Committee of the Board

Collates information and/or documents reports, ensuring decisions are communicated to the relevant stakeholders when necessary

Assists the Administrator in compiling packages for Board Meetings etc. and ensuring delivery within the pre-determined timeframes.

Assists the Administrator in the planning and executing of meetings as necessary

Assists the Administrator in the planning and executing of special events/projects as assigned by the Corporate Secretary

Performs any other duties related to the job function as may be required

The Office holder will be recruited on a contractual basis and unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged by the Corporation.

Kindly submit copies of relevant academic qualifications inclusive of Cover letters and CV’s. Please note that ONLY academic qualifications from accredited instituitions will be accepted.

All applications must be submitted by 4.00pm on April 27, 2021. Hard copy applications should be submitted to:

Divisional Manager, Human Resources, Level 5, UDeCOTT Head Office, 38-40 Sackville Street, Port of Spain