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Administrative Assistant (GMG/AM 2)
Company Information
Job Information
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
Administrative
Posted
24-08-2024
Job Status
Start Publishing
24-08-2024
Stop Publishing
03-09-2024
Applications are invited for the following post in the Financial Investigations Division: Administrative Assistant (GMG/AM 2) - (Vacant), salary range $1,711,060 - $2,301,186 per annum.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Senior Director, Legal Services, the incumbent is responsible for providing efficient and effective administrative support to all sections of the Legal Services Branch, to ensure provision of timely and complete legal services to the department.
Key Responsibilities
- Develops, implements, reviews legislative framework and reinforces adherence to policies by constitutionalising precedents of law, best practices and any other legal documentation;
- Provides leadership in the legal branch by providing sound legal advice in the investigation and prosecution criminals and facilitators of major financial crimes;
- Improves Asset Recovery and Forfeiture;
- Develops partnerships and collaborates with other legal departments and organisations mandated to investigate organised crime and corruption;
- Develops a strong and capable Legal Branch through active participation in planning and management activities and/or training;
- Supports the conduct of robust targeted investigations through appropriate investigative steering and support;
- Analytical, objective, practical and independent legal advice provided for the decision making, investigation and successful litigation of FID cases and for policy development.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Superior customer service and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Good planning, organizing and time management skills
- Good telephone and office etiquette
- Expert file creation/management skills
- Expert communication management, minute taking, reporting and inventory management skills
- General trainability and overall flexibility
- High level of ICT literacy (Microsoft Office suite), use of analytical reporting tools, database management and speed typing
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- A Diploma in Office Administration (or similar qualification) from an accredited tertiary institution or equivalent
- Training in Administrative Services in the Government
- At least three (3) years’ experience in an administrative capacity (experience as a legal secretary in a fast paced legal environment would be an asset)
- Tertiary level education (advantageous).
Special Conditions Associated with the Job:
- Direct interaction, in asset forfeiture and/or criminal prosecution matters, with defendants including transnational and violent offenders and convicted terrorists;
- Subject to Extensive Security Vetting (including background checks);
- May be required to work extended working hours, on weekends and public holidays.
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than September, 2nd, 2024 to:
Senior Director, Corporate Services
Financial Investigations Division
1 Shalimar Avenue
Kingston 3
Financial Investigations Division
1 Shalimar Avenue
Kingston 3
Email: careers@fid.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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