Researcher/Records Officer - (Kingston, Jamaica) - Ministry of Justice

 Take your career to the next level with this exciting opportunity!

Researcher/Records Officer - Mobile Justice Unit

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Economics, Statistics, Sociology or related Social Science degree from an approved university or college
• Bachelor's of Law degree
• Minimum three (3) years of research-related experience (research, data analysis, etc)
• Minimum one (1) year working experience in the legal profession

Required Competencies:

• Working knowledge of legal and research techniques and the use of related software and tools (LexisNexis, WestLaw, SPSS, NVIVO, etc)
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team
• Sensitive to clients' needs
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Displays a high level of professionalism when performing job functions
• Excellent time management skills

Special Conditions associated with the job:

• Possession of reliable motor vehicle
• Willingness to travel
• Willingness to work extra hours including weekends and public holidays
• Willingness to work under pressure

Applications with résumés are to submitted no later than Monday, September 14, 2020 and should be captioned "Researcher/Records - Officer - Mobile Justice Unit" addressed to the:

Human Resource and Administration Manager

Legal Aid Council

72 Harbour Street,

Air Jamaica Building

Downtown, Kingston

Or

Email: aid.legal@moj.gov.jm

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.

NB: Applicants will be sent Terms of Reference (ToR) upon request.