Applications are invited for the post of Education Officer (GMG/EO 2) - (Not Vacant) in the Policy Analysis and Research Unit, Planning and Development Division, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information salary range $3,429,463 – 4,076,554 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.

Job Purpose

To identify research areas and conduct research to support, guide and/or drive the analysis and
development of policies that are in keeping with the Ministry of Education, Youth and
Information’s policy goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts ongoing analysis of the research needs of the Ministry within the Framework of approved policy goals and objectives;
• Participates in the research activities of the Unit including:
• Defining the research agenda
• Developing research proposals
• Visiting educational institutions to gather data
• Analyzing primary and secondary data
• Preparing reports
• Presenting/disseminating findings and recommendations to Senior Executives and external agencies as directed.
• Conducts stakeholder consultations as necessary to enhance research activities;
• Engages with stakeholders in Government, Private and the Voluntary Sector and Academia to support and inform research work;
• Provides technical support to other Units in respect of research issues;
• Represents the Ministry at local and international fora;
• Prepares reports on activities at required intervals;
• Maintains relevant computerized and manual databases on research work;
• Performs other related functions assigned from time to time by the Senior Education Officer;

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Core

• Excellent ability to analyse and interpret data
• Strong project management skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work as part of a team

Technical

• Sound knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods and statistics
  
• Thorough understanding of public policy and macroeconomic issues
  
• Sound knowledge of the Jamaican Education System
  
• Sound knowledge of relevant statistical software, the MS Office Suite and the Internet
  
• Good understanding of technical report writing
  
• Knowledge of Government regulations and procedures

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• First Degree in Education or the Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications;
  
• Trained Teachers Certification;
  
• Training in policy analysis and/or research techniques;
  
• Five (5) years teaching experience.

Specific Conditions Associated with the Job

• Normal office environment;
  
• Travel to local and international conferences/meetings.

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Tuesday, 29th June, 2021 to:
Director – Human Resource Management
Ministry of Education, Youth & Information
2- 4 National Heroes Circle,
Kingston 4
Email: jobapplications@moey.gov.jm

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and that previous applicants should not re-apply.