Job Description

Department of Personnel Management

Designation : Senior Policy Review & Coordination Officer (Code- DPM 05-10)

Job Description / Responsibilities:

1.  IDENTIFICATION

AGENCY:

DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

SYS. POSN. NO:

1490000030

 

REF. NO:

DPM 05 - 10

OFFICE:

POLICY & REFORMS

 

 

DESIGNATION/CLASSIFICATION:

SNR POLICY REVIEW & COORDINATION OFFICER/GR 14

DIVISION:

 STRATEGIC POLICY DEVELOPMENT

LOCAL DESIGNATION:

SENIOR POLICY REVIEW & COORDINATION OFFICER

BRANCH:

POLICY REVIEW & COORDINATION

REPORTING TO:                         SYS. POS. NO:       REF.NO:

MANAGER –POL.REVIEW &       1490000029        DPM 05-9

COORDINATION OFFICER                                                                                                                           

SECTION:

LOCATION:

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT OFFICE (CGO)

HISTORY OF POSITION

FILE REF.

DATE OF VARIATION

DETAILS

ORG.1/25

27/03/2025

No change

2.   PURPOSE

Maintain proper coordination and advice in the implementation of key Government policies to make sure best Human Resource practice in the public service. Ensure policy procedures and guidelines developed and practiced in the Public Service are in compliant to the PS General Order and within the parameters of the Public Service Management Act 2014 and other relevant Government laws and regulations

3.   DIMENSIONS

Financial:   Nil

Staff:         Two (2)

Others:      1 computer, 1 landline telephone

4.    PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Develop and produce effective guidelines, manuals and other appropriate tools to enhance best practices for use in the Public Service.
  • Provide timely and accurate advice on HR policies in the Public Service to Manager Policy Coordination & Advice
  • Effective coordination of Public Service Reform Programs
  • Effective sound advice and recommend appropriate policies on Public Service HR Policies
  • Maintain an effective database on key policy advice given and coordination of existing and new HR policies.

5.    MAJOR DUTIES

  • Interpret Public Service General Orders, PS (M) Act, relevant government policies, procedures and standards.
  • Assist in preparing and formulating research projects.
  • Provide information and advice on the relevant acts, regulations, procedures codes of practice, standards and guidelines.
  • Develop and analyse policies in accordance with the department’s requirements for style, format and contents.
  • Assist in planning and developing the branches MAP/AWP.
  • Assist in facilitating secretariat services.
  • Conduct research and review policies.
  • Prepare and submit reports and research findings.

6.    NATURE AND SCOPE

This position is one of two (2) reporting directly to the Manager, HR Policy Coordination & Advice. Of the other remaining three (3) positions, two (2) positions report to this position; Policy Coordination & Advice Officer and the Assistance Policy Coordination & Advice Officer.

 

 

6.. WORKING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to the Manager-HR Policy Coordination & Advice or the Executive Manager- Strategic Policy Development Division

(a) Internal

    • Liaise and consult with Managers and officers in the Division as well as other divisions on issues affecting the Public Service

(b) External

  • Maintain liaison with First Assistant Secretaries, Assistant Secretaries and Program Managers of Departments, Provincial Administrations and Development Partners/Stakeholders
  • Liaise and consult with PSRMU and other Reform Secretariats
  • Liaise and partner with Australian Public Service Commission to develop new initiatives or policies to enhance the role of Public Service Depts./Agencies
  • Liaise with Research Institutions for information and advice.
  • Establish a good working relationship with other reform interventions in other departments.

6.2 WORK ENVIRONMENT

       This position requires the incumbent to demonstrate high level of professional standards and commitment resulting in quality policy analysis and other related tasks. Provide sound policy advice to the branch, Department and to other agencies

7.  CONSTRAINTS FRAMEWORK AND BOUNDARIES

Rules/procedures:

 

Understand Government policy procedures/requirements, Acts and Regulations.

Decision:

 

Advise on new policy initiatives and development.

Recommendations:

 

Initiate, review new policy development. Review policy submission and advice appropriately.

8.   CHALLENGES

      The major challenge of this position is to be aware of the legal requirements and procedures and processes in terms of providing advice on government policy initiatives.

9.    QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

(a) Qualifications

  • Possess a degree in Public Policy Management, Public Administration, Human Resource Management and or Political Science or equivalent from a recognized university

(b) Knowledge

Possess a high level of: -

  • Public Service (Management) Act
  • Public Service General Orders
  • Public Finance (Management) Act,
  • Organic Law on Provincial and Local Level Government
  • Public Service Policies, Procedures and systems.
  • Research methods especially research and analysis.
  • Job Evaluation and Classification Systems (HAY).

(c) Skills

  • Written and Oral (presentation) Communications. 
  • Advanced Computing      
  • Analytical and Research
  • Public Relations.
  • Inter-personal

(d) Work Experience

  • A minimum of five (5) years working experience in Human Resource Management or Policy Development and Analysis. Proven record in policy research, formulation and coordination within the Public Service or Private Sector is essential. 

 

Job Type:

Full Time

Language Requirements:

English

Salary(per annum):

K46696.00

Job Location:

Waigani

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