Research Officer (Kingston, Jamaica) - The Anti-Dumping and Subsiding Commission

 The Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission, a Portfolio Agency of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Jamaica's Trade Remedy Investigating Authority, an agency within the International Trade infrastructure of the Government of Jamaica, invites applications for the vacant post of:

Research Officer

Directed by Executive Director and Senior Technical Staff who investigate trade remedies matter, consult with and train stakeholders, the Research Officer conducts research; assists with analysis and shares knowledge on market conditions, goods production, prices, transactions and trends relating to industries in Jamaica and overseas; and performs other general required research and analysis.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Conduct data research to assist with the assessment of whether dumped or subsidized prices of imported goods cause material injury to producers in Jamaica or similar products.
• Retrieve and apply information, develop resource material and databases from a wide range of sources; prepare and contribute to technical papers, analytical notes and a variety of reports related to the mandate and agency operations.
• Communicate, both orally and written, with internal and external clients; provide robust support to the leadership team, including in stakeholder engagement and public education initiatives.
  

Competency Profile

The ideal candidate is energetic, versatile, a creative problem-solver, team-oriented, a keen learner, self-motivated and optimistic. Eligible candidates possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor's degree in the Social Sciences, preferably in Economics, Law, Accounting or related disciplines. A Master's degree in the same discipline is an asset.
• Research methods knowledge and experience.
• Excellent analytical, logical and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication skills including superior writing and verbal presentation skills.
• Competence in use of relevant computer software applications.

Applications received by Monday, June 27, 2022 will be accepted by bearer/in-person or email to:

Research Officer

c/o The Executive Director

The Anti-Dumping and Subsidies Commission

2nd Floor, Jampro Trade and Invest Building,

18 Trafalgar Road, Kingston 10

Telephone: (876) 978-1800 or (876) 927-8665

Email: recruitment@jadsc.gov.jm Visit our website: www.jadsc.gov.jm

Find us on social media:

@antidump_traderemedies

We have reviewed previous applications and all shortlisted applicants will be contacted.