Job Information
Field Assistant (SOG/ST 2)
Company Information
Job Information
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
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
Category
Agriculture / Horticulture
Posted
29-11-2021
Job Status
Start Publishing
29-11-2021
Stop Publishing
09-12-2021
[MontegoBay,Jamaica ]
Description
Applications are invited to fill the following posts in the Research and Development Division (Montpelier, Montego Bay, St. James), Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries: Field Assistant (SOG/ST 2) – (Vacant), salary range $745,228 - $885,842 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.
Job Purpose
Under the supervision of the Farm Manager (SOG/ST 5), the Field Assistant (SOG/ST 2), is responsible for assisting with the supervision and control of programmes for the establishment and maintenance of experimental plots, orchards, plant multiplication and demonstrations.
Key Responsibilities
Technical/Professional
- Assists with the preparation of work programmes;
- Assists with the implementation of work programmes;
- Assists in the layout, stalking and labelling of plots/land for experimental treatments
- Supervises activities related to the establishment, cultivation, transplanting, disease and pest control, care and general maintenance of cutting, seedling, plants;
- Attends meetings, seminars and workshops;
- Assists with the measuring of task and calculating payments;
- Inspects work in progress to ensure compliance with approved standards and guidelines.
Management/Administrative
- Prepares and submits monthly reports;
- Prepares and submits fortnightly pay bills;
- Issues items from stores;
- Provides guidance and assistance to field staff;
- Performs any other related duties which may be assigned from time to time.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Core
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good people management skills
- Teamwork and co-operation
- Customer and quality focus
- Compliance
- Good problem solving skills
Technical
- Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications
- Knowledge of the operations of Government/Knowledge of the Ministry’s policies and procedures
- Sound knowledge of on farm practices and techniques
- Ability to read and layout experimental plots
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Level 2 certification from the National Council of Technical and Vocational Training (NCTVET)
- One (1) year related work experience
OR
- Graduate from an Agricultural Technical School
- Two (2) years related work experience
Special Conditions Associated with the Job
- Exposure to agricultural chemicals
- Extended hours outdoors
- Ability to lift 22 kg.
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Wednesday December 8, 2021 to:
Senior Director
Human Resource Management and Development Division
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
Hope Gardens
Kingston 6
Email: hrm@moa.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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