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Organizational Development Officer (GMG/SEG 2)
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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
Computer/IT
Posted
30-07-2024
Job Status
Start Publishing
30-07-2024
Stop Publishing
03-08-2024
Applications are invited fill the following vacant post in the Corporate Services, Post and Telecommunications Department: Organizational Development Officer (GMG/SEG 2), salary range $4,266,270 - $5,737,658 per annum.
Job Purpose
The incumbent is responsible for developing and recommending effective organizational development and change management solutions for implementation at the Post and Telecommunications Department, with a view to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department’s operations.
Key Responsibilities
Technical/Professional:
- Participates/conducts organization reviews to determine issues relating to structure, staffing, workflow and processes;
- Assesses relevant statutes, regulations, et.,c governing the operations of the PTD to determine legislative framework for impact on short-and long-term recommendations;
- Examines audit reports and identifies issues to inform OD Strategy and Plan;
- Conducts periodic Job Analysis to inform the revision of Job Descriptions, re-engineering of positions, restructuring activities, performance management activities, etc.;
- Assesses the delegation and exercise of authority, grouping of functions, inter-relationship of Branches, Sections and Units to inform workflow and assist with the development of Standard Operating Procedures;
- Develops new and revised job descriptions in alignment with the Department’s Strategic
Plans, goals and objectives; - Maintains an accurate database of all Job Descriptions and ensures the distribution to each staff member.
- Prepares and revises Organizational, Functional and Flow charts;
- Identifies OD priorities through assessments and analysis, and recommends to the Director ODPM for inclusion in the OD Strategy;
- Coordinates/Participates in change management projects and programmes according to stipulated guidelines agreed to with relevant stakeholders;
- Recommends and implements Organizational Development and Change Management solutions which are appropriate to support the PTDs transition, modernization and culture change initiatives;
- Supports the development of tools/policies recommended by external change facilitators/consultants;
- Conducts relevant research on Organizational Development and Change Management theories, models and framework to inform OD/change management activities;
- Operates as a strategic business partner within the HRMD Branch to assist senior managers to effectively implement approved OD and change management solutions within their respective Regions, Branches, Sections and Units;
- Consults with key stakeholders (external and internal) in identifying issues and designing solutions;
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director-ODPM
Management/Administrative:
- Prepares Individual Annual Work Plan in alignment with the performance management requirements and strategic priorities;
- Participates in the development of the HRMD Branch’s Annual Budget and Operational
Plans; - Maintains effective working relationships with external and internal stakeholders, ensuring that the ODPM Unit provides a consistently high level of service;
- Prepares periodic reports outlining the progress of Organizational Development and/or Change Management activities and achievements for submission to the Postmaster General;
- Keeps abreast of current and emerging OD and Change Management trends and best practices and utilizes them for continuous improvement of the PTD;
- Consults with the Senior Management Team with a view to understanding the strategic objectives and priorities that must inform OD Strategies and Action Plans;
- Participates in the development and implementation of the comprehensive OD Strategy Framework and Annual OD Plan to guide the organizational development programmes and projects of the PTD;
- Analyzes the PTDs Strategic/Corporate Plan, directives and relevant reports to inform the development of the Organizational Development Framework.
Other:
- The incumbent may, from time to time, be assigned duties not specifically outlined within the job description but are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from a person occupying this position.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Behavioural:
- Good oral and written communication skills;
- Teamwork and co-operation;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Ability to use own initiative;
- Customer and quality focus;
- Compliance;
- Adaptability;
- Integrity;
- Methodical;
- Good problem-solving and decision-making skills;
- Good planning and organizing skills;
- Goal/Result oriented;
- Managing external relationships;
- Good leadership skills;
- Impact and influence;
- Good analytical thinking skills.
Technical:
- Use of Information, Communication and Technology;
- Change Management;
- Strategic Vision;
- People Management;
- Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations, Staff Orders for the Public Service, The Financial Administration and Audit Act Financial Instructions and other GoJ policies that guide the delivery of HRMD services;
- Knowledge of current trends in organizational development and change management.
- Knowledge of research and data analysis techniques;
- Knowledge of assessing workflow processes and techniques, systems analysis, job analysis and writing job descriptions.
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Development/Human Resource Management or other relevant Social Science Degree;
- Three (3) years’ experience in the organizational development field;
- Training in project management and Management Analysis would be an asset.
Special Conditions Associated with the Job
- May be required to work beyond regular working hours to meet deadlines;
- Spend long hours sitting and using office equipment;
- Required to travel island wide.
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Friday, 2nd August, 2024 to:
Director, Human Resource Management and Development
Post and Telecommunications Department
6-10 South Camp Road, Kingston, CSO
Email: recruitment@jamaicapost.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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