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Secretary 2 (OPS/SS 2) Company Information
Contact Name Office of the Services Commission
Contact Email communications@osc.gov.jm
Job Information
Job Type Full-time
Department Houses of Parliament
Category Administrative
Posted 28-01-2025
Job Status
Start Publishing 28-01-2025
Stop Publishing 05-02-2025
[Kingston,Jamaica ]
Description
Applications are invited for the following vacant post in the Houses of Parliament: Secretary 2 (OPS/SS 2), salary range $1,439,455 - $1,935,907 per annum.
 
Job Purpose
 
The incumbent will be responsible for providing secretarial and administrative support to the Director, Human Resource Management & Development.
 
Key Responsibilities
Technical/ Professional:
  • Screens, receives, greets and directs visitors to the Director’s office;
  • Types correspondence, reports and other documents, as required;
  • Composes letters and memoranda as required;
  • Assists the Director, Human Resource Management & Development with the monitoring and preparation of strategic and operational plans and quarterly reports of the Human Resource Management & Development Branch;
  • Makes and confirms appointments, as directed, and maintains diary of events, appointments, meetings for the Director, Human Resource Management & Development;
  • Receives, screens and places telephone calls for the Director, Human Resource Management & Development; takes and relays messages when required;
  • Establishes, updates, maintains and controls computerized and manual confidential files;
  • Takes Minutes at meetings;
  • Identifies and resolves routine problems and situations that may hinder the effective workflow in the Director’s office;
  • Assists in the smooth and efficient operation of the Branch through the management of daily administrative operations;
  • Performs other related functions assigned from time to time by the Director, Human Resource Management & Development.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Good problem solving skills
  • Good planning and organizing skills
  • Knowledge of office management, principles, practices and procedures
  • Ability to manage workloads and prioritize
  • Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and well organized
  • Customer and quality focus
  • Proficient in the use of computer applications
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
  • CXC or GCE ‘O’ Level English Language or equivalent with proficiency in typewriting at a speed of 40-45 words per minute; successful completion of prescribed Office Professional Training Course at the Management Institute for National Development (MIND).
  • CXC or GCE ‘O’ Level English Language with proficiency in typewriting at a speed of 40-45 words per minute and training in word processing and spreadsheet applications. Graduation from an accredited Secretarial School with at least three (3) years’ experience in the field.
  • At this level Shorthand at a speed of 80-100 words per minute would be an asset.
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Tuesday, 4th February, 2024 to:
Clerk to the Houses
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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