Administration

 

The Deputy Minister for Administration heads the Department of Administration and reports to the Minister/Postmaster-General on matters specifically relating to the managerial and administrative functions of the Ministry. The Department of Administration comprises 9 Bureaus through which it manages and administers the affairs of the Ministry: Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Public Affairs, International Accounts, Internal Audit, Procurement, International Organizations, Maintenance, and Postal Inspectorate.  The Department is the supporting arm of the other two programmatic divisions; the Departments of Technical Services and Postal Operations, which are also headed by Deputy Ministers.

The Deputy Minister for Administration (DMA) is the Principal Deputy of the Minister and Postmaster-General. The DMA is responsible for the verification and provision of advice on every document/process with financial implications.  He signs managerial documents, serving as assurance for the approval of the Minister.

However, the Deputy Minister for Administration does not work in isolation from the two other deputies indicated earlier but is the main proxy of the Minister on issues of Administrative nature.   Logistical and staffing support is sourced by the office of the DMA and channeled through its bureaus for the implementation of Postal and telecommunications-related programs. Owing to their strategic functions, the Bureaus of Public Affairs, Internal Audit, Inspectorate, and International Organizations report directly to the office of the Minister.  The Deputy Minister for Administration is assisted by an Assistant Minister for Administration (AMA).

 

The Assistant Minister for Administration’s responsibilities cover the direct supervision of 5 bureaus within the department of administration, which include the Bureaus of Human Resource Management, Procurement, Financial Management, Maintenance, and International Accounts. The office is also considered the bedpost of the Ministry because of its supportive role in ensuring the smooth operation of every functional area of the Ministry.

Hon. V Marshall Sambolla, an esteemed professional within the realm of administration and technology, serves as the Assistant Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of the Republic of Liberia. With a distinguished academic background, Hon. Sambolla holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), specializing in Planning and Project Management (PPM), further augmented by certification as a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS). With an impressive sixteen (16) years of dedicated service in the field of Information Technology, Hon. Sambolla has honed an extensive skill set, particularly excelling in server administration and operations management. His tenure in the industry is underscored by a steadfast commitment to excellence and a results-oriented approach.

Hon. Sambolla’s professional acumen extends beyond technical expertise, encompassing a profound understanding of administration and project management principles. He possesses a keen ability to organize, streamline, and optimize the day-to-day operations of organizations, ensuring efficiency and efficacy across all facets of their functioning. Throughout his career, Hon. Sambolla has consistently demonstrated his capacity to navigate complex challenges with poise and proficiency, earning him recognition as a trusted leader and strategic thinker. His dedication to advancing the technological landscape of Liberia, coupled with his unwavering commitment to administrative excellence, distinguishes him as a vital asset within the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications.

In his role as Assistant Minister for Administration, Hon. V Marshall Sambolla leverages his diverse skill set and wealth of experience to spearhead initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, fostering innovation, and driving sustainable growth within the ministry. His visionary leadership, coupled with a passion for service, positions him as a catalyst for progress, contributing significantly to the advancement of Liberia’s telecommunications sector.

Hon. V Marshall Sambolla’s unwavering dedication to excellence, coupled with his unparalleled expertise in administration and technology, underscores his invaluable contribution to the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications and to the Republic of Liberia as a whole. As he continues to champion progress and innovation, his legacy as a transformative leader in the realm of telecommunications administration is certain to endure.

 

The office of the Deputy Minister for Postal Operations (DMO) supervises the largest Department of the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications.  This office is headed by a Deputy Minister.  The functions of the office are mainly to coordinate activities directly related to the delivery of postal products and services across the Liberian postal territory. Considering the volume of activities associated with the Department of Postal Operations, the DMO is assisted by two key technical officers, the Director General of Posts and an Assistant Minister for Planning, Research, Statistics, and Documentation;

 

The office of the Assistant Minister for Planning, Research, and Statistics & Documentation of the Ministry falls under the Deputy Minister for Postal Operations. However, as a chief planner of the Ministry. The Assistant Minister’s functions cut across the two other departments. The office is charged with the functions/responsibilities such as collecting, analyzing and interpreting postal statistical data of all inbound and outbound mail items, printed postage stamps, amount of postage stamp affixed to outbound mail items, private lock boxes, private containers lock boxes and stores the Ministry’s documents. It conducts research on postal development and challenges and plans strategies that are geared towards moving the post alongside other growing postal systems. It also coordinates with other departments as its cross-cutting responsibilities in the development and implementation of their programs.

 

The office of the Deputy Minister assists the Minister in formulating policy on the ICT and the telecommunications sector. The office works with diverse stakeholders both in the public and private sector as well as civil society actors in establishing shared national perspectives on cross-cutting policy issues. It also works with development partners such as the World Bank, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and other institutions to address policy priorities. It is also responsible for coordinating with sector players such as the Liberian Telecommunications Authority (LTA) and service providers to implement national policy objectives. The role of the ministry in the development of the sector as outlined in the National ICT & Telecommunications policy, the National Telecommunications Acts, and other related instruments that are geared towards facilitating the provision of services falls under the office of the Deputy Minister. Essentially, the office of the Deputy Minister ensures that all ICT and telecommunications programs adopted by ITU and other such bodies of which Liberia is a member are domesticated to meet national objectives.