22th December 2023

The MIC invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Manager-Projects (MIC/MP/22/12/23).

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Cambridge Higher School Certificate with three subjects at Principal Level at one and same sitting; and
2. A postgraduate degree preferably in Business Administration/ Economics/ Finance/ Project Management/ Real Estate Investment from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the MIC, with at least seven (7) years relevant post qualifications working experience.
3. Professional qualification relevant to the above fields will be an added advantage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Chief Executive Officer in full project life cycle: creation, development, and execution as well as documenting the project`s scope, budget, justification, expected business impact, and establishing the right project governance;
• Continuously overseeing projects to ensure they meet the company`s set standards, adhering to budgets, aligned with business expectations and meeting deadlines;
• Ensure that proper communication is in place between all parties to facilitate decisions between management team and contractors/consultants;
• Monitor and evaluate actual and expected project benefits on a regular basis;
• Prepare weekly progress reports for Management;
• Promoting, drafting new and improving existing Project Management Office policies and processes;
• Ensure good record management of all project related documentation;
• To critically assess technical and financial information;
• Prepare written reports with focus on key commercial issues ; and
• Perform such related duties as may be assigned.

COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS

The successful candidate should have:

• Good Leadership and Team Management skills
• Significant analytical and quantitative skills
• Time Management skills
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (both in written and oral English and French)
• Ability to develop a communicative and trustful working atmosphere in which staff members feel recognized
• Ability to use judgement, and show initiative and independence

TERMS AND REMUNERATION

The position will be of a permanent and pensionable establishment at the MIC.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Applications, along with an updated curriculum vitae, a motivation letter and a photocopy of all supporting documents for the post (National Identity Card, academic and certified professional certificates, evidence of any experience claimed) may be submitted on recruitment@mic-ltd.mu OR in a sealed envelope, along with copies of the above-mentioned documents, together with the job reference clearly marked on the top left hand corner of the envelope, addressed to:

Mauritius Investment Corporation Ltd

Level 4, The Docks 2, United Docks Business Park,

Caudan, Port Louis

The deadline for the submission of applications by Wednesday 10 January 2024.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NOTE FOR APPLICANTS

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Incomplete, inadequate or inaccurate applications may cause an applicant’s elimination. It is an offence to give information which is false or to conceal any relevant information. This will lead to an application being rejected or, if a candidate has already been appointed, to the termination of his/her appointment.
• Only the best qualified candidates will be called for interview and they may be required to undergo any selection process, which may be applicable for the position.
• Recruitment by the MIC is made solely on the basis of qualifications and merit. Recruitment is not made against reward of any kind. Applicants must therefore guard themselves against any person who promises employment against reward, financial or otherwise, and report the case immediately to the nearest Police Station.
• Any person who directly or indirectly by himself or by other person and in any manner, influences or attempts to influence any decision of the interview panel or that of the MIC or its Board shall commit an offence and shall be automatically disqualified from the recruitment process and may be liable to criminal prosecution.
• The MIC reserves the right not to make any appointment following this advertisement without any obligation to give any reason to the candidate(s) of the grounds of its actions.