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Works Policy Officer (GMG/SEG 2)
Company Information
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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
Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation
Category
Policy & Research
Posted
23-07-2024
Job Status
Start Publishing
23-07-2024
Stop Publishing
30-07-2024
Applications are invited for the following post in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation: Works Policy Officer (GMG/SEG 2) (Not Vacant) - Works, Infrastructure Policy and Monitoring Branch, salary range $4,266,270 - $5,737,658 per annum.
Job Purpose
Under the general direction of the Director, Works Policy and Infrastructure, the Works Policy Officer is responsible for formulating, reviewing and advising on works policies and liaising with assigned sub-sector operating Agencies to ensure that the plans developed are in keeping with the Ministry’s strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Management/Administrative:
- Contributes to the preparation of the Strategic, Operational and Work Plans and the Budget;
- Prepares Annual, Quarterly and Monthly reports and analysis of findings, as required;
- Attends meetings, seminars and workshops on behalf of the Branch;
- Prepares and delivers presentations in relation to portfolio area;
Technical/Professional:
- Conducts research and analysis of relevant documentation on various issues relating to works;
- Monitors the implementation of government policy with regards to works infrastructure;
- Prepares draft policy papers and research reports, as requested;
- Provides administrative and technical inputs to policy development processes, functions, regulatory and otherwise;
- Liaises with relevant individuals and organizations on matters relating to programmes and activities of the Branch;
- Participates in developing proposal for new policies and amendment to existing policies on transport infrastructure;
- Monitors the impact of implemented policies in the works sector;
- Prepares official papers and submissions on works policy;
- Contributes to the preparation of the Branch’s Corporate, Operational Plans and Budget.
Human Resource:
- Contributes to a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the Branch and Organization’s goals.
- Prepares and conducts presentations on role of Branch at seminars and briefings.
- Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
- Background in policy formulation and management;
- Strong background in research - experienced in quantitative and qualitative data gathering and analysis;
- Knowledge of central government’s operational procedures;
- Experience in the use of standard computer applications;
- Team-oriented;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Good logical and analytical skills;
- Good oral and written communication skills.
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Sector Management, Public Administration, or a related Social Science discipline;
- Training in policy formulation and management is advantageous;
- Three (3) years’ professional experience preferably within the Public Sector.
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Monday, 29th July, 2024 to:
Senior Director,
Human Resource Management and Development
Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation
7th Floor, The Towers
25 Dominica Drive
7th Floor, The Towers
25 Dominica Drive
Kingston 5
Email: human.resources@megjc.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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