Applications are invited to fill the following vacant post in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology: Director, Organizational Development and Performance Management (GMG/SEG 3) - Human Resource Management and Development Branch, salary range $2,551,250 - $3,032,634 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.
Job Purpose
Under the direction of the Director, Human Resource Management and Development, the Director Organizational Development and Performance Management, provides management advisory and support services to the Ministry and facilitates the change management initiatives, ensuring that business processes and structures are in accordance with the Ministry’s Strategic Objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Management/Administrative:
- Participates in the preparation and monitoring of the Branch’s Operational Plan and Budget;
- Participates in the development and implementation of Human Resource policies and plan.
Technical/Professional:
- Documents areas in need of strengthening in terms of structure, systems and Human Resource Development;
- Conducts preliminary surveys to determine and define the objectives and scope of study and determines appropriate methods and techniques to be employed and the requisite Terms of Reference;
- Develops detailed plan of action, in collaboration with the relevant parties, including targets and deadlines;
- Collects job related data through interviews, questionnaires, observations and examines records to validate findings;
- Examines the delegation and exercise of authority, grouping of functions and
inter-relationship of organizational entities to determine significant bearing on departmental activities; - Develops specific recommendations/solutions to problems identified including changes in organization and dimension of work boundaries and relationship regarding authority and accountability, functional and communication, existing legislation, manpower utilizations, forms and Office layout;
- Develops new and revised Job Descriptions;
- Prepares charts of existing and proposed organizational structures;
- Prepares and submits proposal to the Corporate Management Establishment Branch, Ministry of Finance and Public Service;
- Examines the operations and workflow of selected Divisions/Branches/Units to determine systemic weakness e.g. duplications/overlaps, waste, as well as activities that do not add value to the process and prepares/revises work process flow charts;
- Updates/Prepares Operational Manual(s) to reflect changes in policy/operations;
- Manages the implementation of the Performance Management System;
- Monitors the Performance Management System within the Ministry to ensure equity and fairness;
- Develops and reviews Competency Framework within the Ministry;
- Develops and reviews Performance Management System Manuals and guidelines;
- Reviews Work Plans and Performance Reports for staff in the Ministry and ensures that Work Plans are properly prepared and reflect measurable performance indicators;
- Manages the Annual Performance Evaluation/Appraisal Review System.
- Develops and manages the performance of direct reports, including recommendation for transferring skills, motivating staff through coaching and mentoring, arranging for training, setting performance targets, monitoring performance, providing feedback to staff and initiating corrective action, where necessary, to improve performance.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Technical/Core:
- Sound knowledge of the general operations of the machinery of Government, especially
the Public Sector Human Resource Management and Development Framework
Sound knowledge of the Public Sector Human Resource Policies and Procedures (Public Service Regulations, Staff Orders, etc.) - Good knowledge of Project Management
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant computer applications and systems
- Excellent customer service and quality focus skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent leadership and people management skills
- Excellent negotiating and persuading skills
- Good planning and organizing skills
- Good ethical principles and sound integrity
- Good interpersonal and analytical thinking skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and co-operative
- Ability to effectively manage external relationships
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- First Degree in Human Resource Management/Development, Public Administration or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized tertiary institution;
- Specialised training in Management Analysis;
- Five (5) years’ experience in Human Resource Management, preferably within the public sector.
Applications accompanied by Résumés should be submitted no later than Wednesday December 15, 2021 to:
Director, Human Resource Management and Development
Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology
PCJ Building
36 Trafalgar Road, Kingston 10
Email: careers@mset.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.