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OUR MISSION:
“To plan, promote and effectively manage the production, delivery and use of energy through Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, and Cleaner Production interventions for the sustainable development of Belize.”
FOCAL AREAS:
Renewable Energy
The Energy Unit is working for a rapid expansion in the use of renewable energy in Belize over the next few years. However, to measure whether our efforts are having an impact, we need baseline an estimate of how much renewable energy is already installed in Belize.
If you own a solar panel or small hydroelectric plant we would love to hear from you. Any information you can provide us with about the size, type and location of your device would be greatly appreciated. We are also interested in hearing about your experiences with the device, how successful it has been, and any challenges you have encountered.
This information will be de-identified and used to compile statistics for the Ministry. Specific information about you, or your energy source, will not be released to the public.
Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency means using less energy, to do the same amount of work. Energy prices in Belize are particularly high because we have a high demand for energy, but produce only a small amount ourselves. Increasing energy efficiency addresses the demand side of this equation, allowing our economy to continue to grow, whilst using less energy to facilitate that growth.
Using energy efficient products not only reduces the energy demand for Belize as a whole, it can also have a big impact on your energy bill. Whilst most energy efficient products have a slightly higher purchase price than inefficient products, they will save you money in the long term.
Encouraging energy efficiency is a core focus of the Energy Unit. We are currently planning a number of interventions to promote energy efficiency in Belize. These include:
The Ministry is currently looking for case studies that can be used to promote the energy efficiency. If you or your organization have undertaken an energy efficiency project and would be happy to have your experiences shared on the Ministry’s webpage, please contact us here.
Clean Energy Production
Clean Production focuses on getting the most out of businesses and industry whilst minimizing the environmental impact. This is done by looking at the whole process so that raw materials and energy used for the process is kept to a minimum; waste is also kept to a minimum and used for a secondary purpose whenever possible; and by reducing the toxicity of wastes from the industry. These processes reduce the operating costs, and maximize the benefits for industry. They also benefit Belize as a whole by placing less strain on our natural resources and having a lower impact on our environment, whilst allowing the economy to grow.
Improvements in clean production are a core focus of the Ministry. As we are currently focused on a number of other initiatives in the areas of renewable energy and energy efficiency, we anticipate that our first projects in clean production will start in 2015/2016.
The Training Unit is a sub-unit of the Human Resources Management Unit whose primary purpose is to lead in the professional development of the Government Human Resources. Our overarching goal and focus is to institutionalize capacity building and skills development to enable a competent workforce for improved Public Service Performance.
There is currently an ongoing plan for the unit to evolve into A Learning and Research Center for the Belize Public Service.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and administer training programmes for the horizontal and technical grades.
Click here to download our informational guide to learn more about the programmes.
- Coordinate foreign training and scholarships
- Process of Study leave requests
- Process increments for higher qualifications and increments withheld while on study leave
- Process Duty leave request which are treated similarly to Study leave under Regulations 183 (1),
OFFICE LOCATION(S):
North Wing, Ground Floor
Sir. Edney Cain Building
Belmopan,
Cayo
Belize. Central America
CONTACT:
501-822-2204/05
501-822-2206
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Sandra Cadle
(Coordinator, Training Unit)
OBJECTIVES:
In keeping with its vision of creating and maintaining a Public Service that is professional highly motivated and responsive to the needs of our stakeholders, the Ministry of the Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform and Religious Affairs, as a core part of its function, exists to promote sound management practices conducive to efficient and effective public, electoral and energy administration. In order for the Ministry to achieve its purpose, the Job Classification and Compensation Unit has the responsibility for developing, maintaining and managing the job classification and compensation system for the Public Service that will:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The main responsibility of Classification and Compensation Unit plans is to establish and maintain a credible classification and compensation system for the entire Public Service of Belize. The Unit performs significant analysis of workforce changes and labour market trends to organize and define different types of work and to determine requirements and compensation for public officers. Through its role and functions the Unit assist the Public Service to better attract, retain, develop, and motivate a high-performing, diverse workforce, by providing salaries that reflect internal equity and external competitiveness. To achieve its core functions, therefore, the Unit:
OFFICE LOCATION(S)
North Wing, Ground Floor
Sir. Edney Cain Building
Belmopan,
Cayo
Belize. Central America
CONTACT:
501-822-2204/05
501-822-2206
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www.publicservice.gov.bz
Michelle Gill
(Ag. Coordinator, Job Classification and Compensation Unit)
The Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) is a component of the Belize Public Sector Reform Strategy and a modernization initiative of the Government of Belize. It facilitates the automation of human resources management activities in an effort to act as a strategic partner in the Ministry of the Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform and Religious Affairs. The HRMIS is composed of comprehensive modules, such as, Job and Positions, Employment, Recruitment, Skills, and Training Modules that function to store, maintain and disseminate valuable human resource information. This enhances effective decision making through easier access to human resource information thus developing the management of the Belize Public Service human capital.
The HRMIS is updated with information as transactions are processed making it process-driven and dependable. The Unit acts as a point of reference for all entities within the public service as the system provides a central repository for personnel records. The enforcement of high levels of security measures strengthens the integrity of the information emanating from the HRMIS.
The implementation of the HRMIS fosters information sharing, communication, standardization, reduction in error, increase monitoring and overall synergy among government ministries to assist in developing a responsive public service.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
OFFICE LOCATION(S):
North Wing, 1st Floor,
Sir. Edney Cain Building
Belmopan,
Cayo
Belize. Central America
CONTACT:
501-822-2204/05
501-822-2206
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www.publicservice.gov.bz
Radisha Simpson
(Coordinator)
