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Chief Policy Analyst (GMG/SEG 4)
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Description
Company
Government of Jamaica
Website
http://bit.ly/GOJJobListing
Contact Name
Office of the Services Commission
Contact Email
communications@osc.gov.jm
Job Type
Full-time
Department
Executive Agency
Category
Policy & Research
Posted
30-09-2024
Job Status
Start Publishing
30-09-2024
Stop Publishing
10-10-2024
Applications are invited for the following post in the Office of the Cabinet: Chief Policy Analyst – Economic Sector (GMG/SEG 4) (Not Vacant), Policy Analysis and Review Unit, salary range $6,333,301 - $8,517,586 per annum.
Chief Policy Analyst (GMG/SEG 4)
Job Purpose
Under the general direction of the Principal Director, the Chief Policy Analyst-Economic Sector, is responsible for leading a team of Policy Analysts in providing technical support to Cabinet and its Committees, assisting assigned Ministry in Policy Development, and the monitoring of the implementation of policies and programmes in specified Ministries within the Economic Sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervises the collection, analysis and compilation of technical and management reports from assigned Ministries;
- Analyzes data to ensure that goals or specified objectives are accomplished in accordance with prescribed priorities, time limitation and funding conditions, and makes recommendations for corrective action, where necessary;
- Organizes and facilitates consultations between Permanent Secretaries, Chief Executive Officers and private sector counterparts, to clarify contentious policy areas to generate greater understanding and acceptance of Government policies;
- Prepares reports on the implementation of decisions, and the status of programmes and projects;
- Monitors the implementation of decisions on inter-sectoral issues and facilities collaboration among economic sector Ministries;
- Identifies inter-sectoral/inter-ministerial policy issues, maintaining close contact with Ministry officials, identifying areas for future integration and ensuring that adequate planning is done;
- Identifies issues and defines their implications for the economic sector;
- Tracks trends and changes in the sector and evaluates their impact on government policy;
- Evaluates policies and prepares projections and alternate scenarios in collaboration with Ministry staff;
- Assesses economic conditions to evaluate the efficacy of different kinds of economic programmes to estimate the effect of specific changes in legislation or public policy and the impact of proposed policies, in consultation with selected economists, development specialists, public and private sector technical experts;
- Prepares the draft Legislation Programme for review and to facilitate its submission to Cabinet for approval;
- Monitors the Legislation Programme and prepares regular updates for publication;
- Identifies and brings to the attention of Legislation Committee, priority items of legislation which are lagging;
- Conducts quality assurance on Cabinet Submissions and designs training programmes to address deficiencies;
- Delivers training to relevant staff in Ministries to create awareness of the procedures involved in developing Cabinet Submissions;
- Conceptualizes and leads the design of policy tools;
- Conducts training seminars with policy staff in Ministries in the application of new policy tools;
- Participates in setting the agenda of, and identifies areas for discussion at the Policy
Analysts’ Network (PAN) meetings; - Makes contributions to the PAN based on outcomes from research;
- Ensures direct reports comply with the policies and procedures of the Unit and the Ministry;
- Supervises the production of draft Ministry Papers on Cabinet deliberations;
- Provides guidance and leadership to direct reports through example and sharing of knowledge/skills;
- Manages the performance management process in relation to direct reports, by preparing performance appraisals and recommending training and other developmental programmes;
- Performs miscellaneous duties related to job function, as required, from time to time.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
- Knowledge of Government policies and programmes
- Excellent planning, organizing and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of economic analysis.
- Ability to gather and analyze economic data and present findings.
- Knowledge of economic indicators relative to national and local economic trends.
- Excellent judgment, decision making and problem-solving skills.
- Good research skills
- Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Postgraduate Degree in Public Administration, Policy Analysis, Economics, Development Studies or related field
- Specialized Training in Modern Approaches to Policy
- Four (4) years’ experience at a Senior Technical level
- Experience in Public Sector budget and financial processes
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Tuesday, 8th October, 2024 to:
Senior Director
Human Resource Development and Management Division
Office of the Prime Minister
1 Devon Road
Kingston 10.
Human Resource Development and Management Division
Office of the Prime Minister
1 Devon Road
Kingston 10.
Email: jobs@opm.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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