President - National Infrastructure Development Company (NIDCO)

About the role

NIDCO, a wholly owned Special Purpose State Enterprise of Trinidad and Tobago, is recruiting a President who reports to the Board of Directors through the Chairman. As chief executive, the President is accountable for strategic leadership, overall management and organisational performance, translating the Government's mandate and the Board's policy direction into results.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the formulation and execution of the strategic plan, annual business plans, budgets, performance targets and policies for Board approval.
• Direct operations and the infrastructure and maritime portfolio to meet scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, sustainability and stakeholder outcomes.
• Set up programme and project governance, monitoring and control systems, cash flow funding arrangements and corrective action mechanisms.
• Oversight of corporate finance, capital and operating budgets, cash flow and funding arrangements.
• Ensure sound public procurement, tendering and contract management, including oversight of major contracts, claims, variations and disputes.
• Maintain corporate governance, risk management, internal control, audit, compliance and business continuity systems.
• Provide accurate management information, statutory returns and performance reports to the Board, Shareholder, Line Ministry and Ministry of Finance.
• Lead a high-performing executive team, promote succession, capability development and ethical conduct, and build relationships with government, regulators, contractors and stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Law or a related discipline; a Master's degree is highly desirable.
• At least 10 years' experience in senior management roles, with proven success leading large, complex infrastructure and/or maritime projects.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement, contract management, project finance, risk management and corporate governance.
• Understanding of the legislative and regulatory framework for state enterprises in Trinidad and Tobago.

Required skills

• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in relevant software applications and technology.

Applications with a CV, three references and copies of relevant certificates must be sent by email with the subject "Application for the position of President"; the deadline is Friday 19 May 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.