NOTICE OF VACANCY IN THE JUDICIAL AND LEGAL SERVICE OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for a contractual appointment in the post of Director, Public Prosecutions in the Ministry of Tourism and Legal Affairs.

DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Attorney General the Director, Public Prosecutions shall be responsible for:

• Deciding upon and conducting prosecutions on behalf of the State of Dominica
• Advising the Government upon the Revision of relevant laws of Dominica
• Training Junior State Attorneys
• Reviewing and researching criminal cases, legislation, practice and procedure to ensure that the criminal justice system and in particular the litigation process operates at and maintains consistency with modern acceptable standards of practice.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelors Degree in Law or Legal Education from a recognized University and Certificate in Legal Education or equivalent.  A Masters Degree in Law would be an asset.
• Seven (7) years or more experience in the Legal field at least five (5) of which should be trial practice.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to provide technical advice.
• Conduct and supervise prosecutions and appeals for the State of Dominica.
• Proven advocacy expertise.

TERMS

Successful candidate will be contracted for a period of two (2) years in the first instance.

SALARY COMPOSITION

Salary                                                  -           $77,571.48 per annum

Allowance in lieu of practice              -           $24,000.00 per annum

Combined Travel and Entertainment  -           $20,700.00 per annum

Special Duty Allowance                     -           $24,000.00 per annum

House Allowance                                -           $31,020.00 per annum

Telephone Allowance                         -           $  1,200.00 per annum

Gratuity                                               -           twenty percent (20%) of basic salary drawn

upon satisfactory completion of contract

Applications, including certified copies of professional Certificates, detailed Curriculum Vitae and two letters of reference should be submitted under confidential cover to:

Application for the Post of Director, Public Prosecutions

The Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Tourism and Legal Affairs

Government Headquarters

Roseau

Applications should reach the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and Legal Affairs, on or before September 30, 2012.