Job Information
Job Information
Description
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Field Assistant (SOG/ST 2)
Company 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
Computer/IT
Posted
09-12-2024
Job Status
Start Publishing
09-12-2024
Stop Publishing
20-12-2024
Applications are invited for the following post in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining: Field Assistant (SOG/ST 2) (Vacant) - Research and Development Division (Bodles Research Station, Old Harbour, St. Catherine)
Salary range $1,711,060 - $2,301,186 per annum.
Job Purpose
Under the supervision of the Farm Manager, the Field Assistant 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 tasks 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 that 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;
- Good teamwork and co-operation skills;
- Good customer and quality focus;
- Compliance;
- Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Technical:
- Sound knowledge of farm practices and techniques;
- Ability to read and layout experimental plots;
- Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications;
- Knowledge of the operations of Government/Ministry’s policies and procedures.
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Level 2 Certification from the National Council of Technical and Vocational Training (NCTVET);
- One (1) year related work experience.
- Graduate from an Agricultural Technical School;
- Two (2) years related work experience.
- Special Condition 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 Thursday, 19th December, 2024 to:
Senior Director
Human Resource Management and Development Division
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining
Hope Gardens
Kingston 6
Human Resource Management and Development Division
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining
Hope Gardens
Kingston 6
Email: jobopportunities@moa.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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