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Operations Manager (GMG/SEG 4)
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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
Management
Posted
02-08-2022
Job Status
Start Publishing
02-08-2022
Stop Publishing
13-08-2022
Applications are invited to be assigned to/fill the following posts in the Department of Correctional Services: Operations Manager (GMG/SEG 4) – Rehabilitation Industries Branch – (Vacant), salary range $3,154,073 – $3,749,202 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner, Rehabilitation and Probation Aftercare, the Operations Manager will be part of a dynamic and dedicated team of technical professionals who will be responsible for the successful implementation and outcomes of the Rehabilitation Industries Unit and for developing farm resuscitation plans aimed at facilitating viable commercial farming at each farm location in collaboration with Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, RADA and other stakeholders in the Agriculture Sector as well as to provide manpower support for existing Industries nationally.
Key Responsibilities
Technical/Professional:
- Develops project plans, schedules, Budgets and reports, in collaboration with Team Members and according to DCS and Project Sponsor requirements;
- Leads the process to develop Farm Plans and production targets that ensure the DCS has a consistent supply of targeted produce;
- Conducts continuous price surveys in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries;
- Leads the process to develop a pricing policy to guide the sale of farm produce and manpower as a service;
- Leads the process in conducting a demand analysis and develops a forecast of food consumed by inmates;
- Provides local team leadership, working closely with Technical, Financial and Administrative Personnel and Project Steering Committees;
- Engages all relevant stakeholders, including donors, beneficiaries and key contributors to the value chain, such as input suppliers, market buyers, training facilities (HEART), Technical Extension Agents (RADA) and policy makers (MAF, MEGJC);
- Facilitates and co-ordinates efficient, effective and timely implementation of Farm Project Activities, in collaboration with Team Members and stakeholders;
- Oversees the establishment of market linkages between suppliers and buyers, promoting formal agreements;
- Oversees project monitoring and evaluation, including data collection, management, assessment, and reporting.
- Oversees Rehabilitation Industries Projects’ Communications and Public Outreach, including article placement, social media presence, event presentations, and other project promotional activities in collaboration with the DCS Communication Unit.
- Contributes to DCS Strategic Business Planning, sustainability and opportunity development.
- Human Resource Management:
- Participates in the recruitment of staff for the Unit;
- Ensures that all required processes, systems and controls are in place to enable the achievement of objectives effectively and efficiently;
- Monitors and reviews performance to ensure agreed performance targets are met;
- Ensures that appropriate Communication and Knowledge Management systems are in place with other Units to facilitate the sharing of relevant information in an accurate and timely manner;
- Ensures the timely delivery of information for the DCS’s Corporate Planning and Budgeting process;
- Manages allocated Budgets and ensures the effective and efficient use of resources.
- Contributes to Public Relations and Communications for the DCS.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Strong organizational, research and analytical skills; keen attention to detail;
- Sound communication skills;
- Good leadership skills;
- Good interpersonal and customer relations skills;
- Integrity/ethics in the performance of duties.
- Minimum Required Education and Experience
- Master’s Degree in Management Studies, Business Administration;
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture;
- Project Management Certification;
- Three (3) years’ experience managing a large commercial farm;
- Experience in emerging markets, preferably within the commercial agriculture context;
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and projects.
Special Conditions Associated with the Job
- High pressure work environment;
- Cultural sensitivity and unionized work environment with multi-disciplinary teams of staff and inmates of various professional levels and diverse backgrounds;
- Long work hours;
- Be able to respond to emergencies quickly and efficiently;
- May be required to work on weekends and public holidays;
- Hazardous environment.
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Friday, 12th August, 2022 to:
Senior Director
Human Resource Management and Administration
Department of Correctional Services
5-7 King Street
Kingston
Email: jobpostings@dcs.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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