Applications are invited for the following post in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC):
Secretary 2 (OPS/SS 2) (Vacant) – Human Resource Management and Development Branch

Salary range $1,439,455 – $1,935,907 per annum.

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the Director, Human Resource Management, the incumbent is responsible for providing efficient secretarial support to the Human Resource Management and Development Branch.

Key Responsibilities

Management/Administrative:

• Assists other personnel as may be required, for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Technical/Professional:

• Types letters, memoranda, pension particulars, period of service records, staff lists, performance evaluation reports, vacation leave computations, personal data and various types of forms, as required;
• Receives telephone calls and conveys messages;
• Photocopies documents, as required;
• Records incoming and outgoing correspondence/files;
• Dispatches incoming and outgoing mail;
• Faxes correspondence to other Ministries and Departments;
• Types Minutes of meetings;
• Checks diary for meetings from time to time;
• Deputizes for other secretaries in their absence;
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Good word processing skills
• Sound knowledge of computer applications
• Sound knowledge of office systems and procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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 the prescribed Office
• Professional Training Course at the Management Institute for National Development (MIND);
  OR
• 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.
• Graduated 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 Monday, 2nd June, 2025 to:

Director, Human Resource Management and Development
Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce
4 St. Lucia Avenue
Kingston 5

E-mail: hrm@miic.gov.jm

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