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Hansard Editor (MCG/IE 4)
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
Houses of Parliament
Category
Media, PR & Communication
Posted
07-10-2024
Job Status
Start Publishing
07-10-2024
Stop Publishing
18-10-2024
[Kingston,Jamaica ]
Description
Applications are invited for the following post in the Houses of Parliament: Hansard Editor (MCG/IE 4) (Contract) (2 posts), salary range $4,266,270 - $5,737,658 per annum.
Job Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Deputy Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, the incumbent oversees the production and publication of the Jamaica Hansard of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Key Responsibilities
Technical:
- Edits transcripts of Parliamentary debates or other proceedings of the House of Representatives and the Senate;
- Proofreads printer’s proof and makes necessary correctional signs to eliminate typographical and grammatical errors;
- Edits and verifies verbatim notes in preparation for publishing, ensuring that the text conforms with Hansard editing and style guidelines;
- Assists with the approval of the final editing of the verbatim notes for publishing.
- Management/Administrative:
- Co-ordinates the design of Work Plans and programmes of direct reports;
- Oversees the performance and development of direct reports through the conduct of performance appraisals;
- Recommends training and development initiatives for direct reports;
- Provides guidance to staff through coaching, mentoring and training.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to meet deadlines;
- Keen attention to details;
- Ability to work on own initiative;
- Excellent listening and analytical skills;
- Excellent team building and interpersonal skills;
- Good understanding of editing principles.
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor of Arts Degree or equivalent specializing in English;
- Five (5) years relevant working experience;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
- Knowledge of Parliamentary proceedings would be an asset.
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Thursday, 17th October, 2024 to:
Clerk to the Houses
Houses of Parliament
Gordon House
81 Duke Street
Kingston
Houses of Parliament
Gordon House
81 Duke Street
Kingston
Email: clerk@japarliament.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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