Job Information Human Resource Development Officer (GMG/AM 4) Company Information
Contact Name Office of the Services Commission
Contact Email communications@osc.gov.jm
Job Information
Job Type Full-time
Department Government of Jamaica
Category Human Resources
Posted 29-11-2021
Job Status
Start Publishing 29-11-2021
Stop Publishing 09-12-2021
Description
Applications are invited for the post of Human Resource Development Officer (GMG/AM 4) (Not Vacant) at the Human Resource Management and Development Department, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, salary range $1,467,234 - $1,744,080 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.
 
Job Purpose
 
Under the direction of the Director Human Resource Development, the incumbent will assist in the facilitation of both internal and external training opportunities for over one thousand (1000) staff members, in accordance with the Operational Plan of the Human Resource Development Unit of the Ministry.
 
Key Responsibilities
Technical/Professional
  • Supports the implementation of the Ministry’s Training Programme in keeping with the Human Resource policies and objectives;
  • Assists in conducting Training Needs Analysis to identify the needs of the Organization for continued staff development island wide;
  • Assists with Training Impact Assessment to evaluate the effectiveness of training programmes island wide;
  • Provides administrative support for Orientation and Induction Sessions for new and transferred staff;
  • Assists in arranging and co-ordinating training sessions island wide;
  • Assists in facilitating Human Resource Development and other related sensitization sessions with staff members island wide;
  • Assists in facilitating training and development interventions with lower level staff island wide;
  • Processes and submits Study Leave and Scholarship Applications to the relevant authorities for approval;
  • Facilitates in-house and external information seminars for personal and professional development of staff.
Administrative
  • Liaises with relevant authorities regarding the processing of Study Leave and Scholarships for staff;
  • Reviews and submits bills to the relevant authorities for payments;
  • Collates and records data on training activities;
  • Prepares reports (monthly, quarterly) for the Unit;
  • Prepares documents for dispatch to internal and external clients;
  • Provides input towards the preparation of the Unit’s Budget.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
  • Sound knowledge of new and diverse training delivery methods.
  • Sound knowledge of Human Resource functions.
  • Sound knowledge of relevant computer applications and training software
  • Ability to utilize manual and electronic training equipment
Competencies
  • Excellent planning and organizing skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills
  • Excellent writing and delivery skills
  • Excellent time management and analytical skills
  • Good negotiation skills
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
  • Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management or Development or Public Sector Management with one (1) year experience in a HR environment.
  • Certificate in Train the Trainer 
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Wednesday December 8, 2021 to:
Senior Director Resource Management and Development
Ministry of Labour and Social Security
14 National Heroes Circle
Kingston 4
 
 
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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