Administrative Assistant (Kingston, Jamaica) - Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Mining

 The Policy, Planning and Project Management Directorate, Agricultural Economic Planning, Policy Development Branch, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Mining, is inviting suitably qualified persons to fill the following:

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT  (GMG/AM 3)

Salary range: $1,984,305.00 to $2,668,670.00 per annum

Job Purpose

Under the direction of the Senior Director, Trade in Agriculture (SOG/ST 9), the Administrative Assistant (GMG/AM 3), is responsible for the provision of administrative support for the Section and liaises with other Divisions, Branches, and external agencies on behalf of the Senior Director. The incumbent is also required to maintain a proper filing system to facilitate easy access and security of files thus ensuring the smooth operation of the Section. Additionally, the incumbent provides support for the preparation of the Division's plans and reports as well as for meetings and events planning.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Associate degree in Management/Public Administration or a related field in the Social Science or the Arts or equivalent qualifications
• Three (3) years experience in an administrative capacity

OR

• Diploma in Management/Public Administration or a related field in the Social Sciences or the Arts, or equivalent qualifications
• Four (4) years experience in an administrative capacity

Job descriptions for this position can be reviewed on the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Mining's website. 

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than September 15, 2023 to the:

Senior Director,

Human Resource Management and Development Division

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Mining,

Hope Gardens,

Kingston 6.

Email: 

jobopportunities@moa.gov.jm

Please note that we thank all for responding, but only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.