Director General (Kingston, Jamaica) - Statistical Institute of Jamaica

 Statistical Institute of Jamaica

Applications are invited for the post of: 

Director General 

The Jamaica government is seeking a highly experienced and skilled leader to serve as the Director  General (DG) of the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). In this role, and with oversight by a Board of Directors, the incumbent will be responsible for leading the STATIN in the collection, analysis and reporting of statistical data on various aspects of Jamaica's economy, demographics, and social trends. The incumbent will work closely with government officials, policymakers and other stakeholders to ensure that Jamaica's statistical information is current, accurate and reliable.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Master's or Doctoral degree in statistics, economics, or a related field;
• At least ten (10) years' of experience in statistical analysis and research, with a focus on macroeconomics, demographics or social trends, five (5)  of which were in a senior management position;
• Strong leadership skills, with a strong track record of success;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and creatively;
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders;
• Experience working in a government or public sector organization, with an understanding of the political and policy environment;
• Knowledge of statistical software and database management systems;
• Strong commitment to the importance of accurate, reliable, and timely statistical data for policy making and public understanding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement STATIN's strategic plan in consultation with the Board of Directors and in collaboration with government officials and other key stakeholders;
• Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of statistical data on various aspects of the country's economy, demographics, and social trends;
• Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of statistical information produced by the agency;
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff, including hiring, training, and performance management;
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, policy makers, and representatives from the private sector and civil society organizations;
• Advocate the importance of high-quality statistical data and promote the role and responsibility of STATIN;
• Ensure that STATIN's budget and resources are effectively and efficiently managed, in compliance with the Financial Administration and Audit Act (FAA Act) and other relevant standards and guidelines.

Compensation:

Salary and benefits package is within the range applicable to Senior Executive Management in the Public Sector.

STATIN is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

Applications should be submitted by:

Friday, June 2, 2023 to 

Human Resource Manager

Statistical Institute of Jamaica

7 Cecelio Avenue, Kingston 10.

Email: recruitmentdg@statinja.gov.jm

N.B. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

Director, Human Resource Management and Department (St. Catherine, Jamaica) - Registrar General's Department

The Registrar General's Department, an Executive Agency and the sole repository of vital records in Jamaica, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position:

• Director, Human Resource Management and Development (Grade 2B) 

Head Office/Human Resource Management Department

Salary Range: $3,290,076.12 to $ 4,606,107.35 per annum

Fixed Travelling Allowance: $1,697,148.00 per annum

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the incumbent is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction for Human Resource Management, and monitoring internal and external signals pro-actively to ensure that Human Resource policies and practices have continual relevance to the business of the Agency.

Main Responsibilities

Technical/Professional

• Supports the CEO by participating in major decisions that affect people management in the Agency.
• Works with the Senior Management team to analyse and devise solutions for organizational issues.
• Facilitates the hiring of appropriate and suitable persons to posts including vacant, temporary and contract.
• Keeps abreast of trends and changes in local and global HRM and D issues, makes recommendations and implements, where necessary, to improve the quality of human resources in the Agency.
• Prepares and manages the HRM division annual budget.
• Ensures that the work of the HRM division is properly documented.
• Reviews and approves the annual development plans for all staff members and ensures the effective implementation.
• Coordinates succession planning and retirement programmes (Pensions).
• formulates and leads in the implementation of HR policies that will reflect the strategic objectives of the Government of Jamaica (GOJ):
• Oversees the planning, development, execution and evaluation of training/education and performance management programme;
• Leads in the effective implementation and administration of PMAS for improved organizational and individual performance;
• Develops and oversees the administration of a policies/programme that caters to the occupational health and safety of all staff in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations;
• Develops and oversees the implementation of systems and strategies for the effective administration of employees' benefits programmes;

Management/Supervisory

• Develops, monitors and evaluates the implementation of the HRM division corporate and operational plans.
• Oversees the design of work plans and programmes for the HRM division ensuring that staff are effectively utilized.
• Ensures a high level of adherence to the Human Resource policies within the Agency.
• Ensures that the work of the HRM division is properly documented including employee personnel files.
• Leads, prioritizes and monitors the day-to-day operation of the HRM division to ensure the effective management of all inputs, and that goals and objectives are met.
• Oversees and participates in the review and evaluation of the work of staff members on a regular basis.
• Reviews and approves the individual work plans of direct reports for Human Resource Development Officer, Organization Development and PMAS Officer, Manager, Human Resource Management and Employee Relations and Administration Assistant and evaluates same at appropriate intervals.
• Provides leadership and guidance to direct reports through effective planning, delegation, communication, training, mentoring and coaching.
• Develop and revise HR related documents as is necessary such as Dress Code Policy.
• Facilitates the review of other relevant documents.
  

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of labour laws, labour relations and employee relation practices.
• Sound knowledge of Human Resource Management, Policies and Procedures, Staff Orders for the Public Service and Public Service Regulations.
• Excellent knowledge of compensation and benefits administration, and related statutory regulations.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to direct and guide in succession planning, training and development.
• Sound knowledge of risk management principles.
• Excellent judgement, decision making and problem solving skills.
• Excellent interviewing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Working knowledge of relevant computer applications and systems including human resource information systems.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate integrity and sound business ethics in the execution of duties.
• Thorough knowledge of Strategic Planning.

Qualifications

• MSc. in Human Resource Management/Development or equivalent qualification/training.
• Five (5) years' related work experience at the managerial level.
• Training in labour relations, negotiations, compensation and benefits administration would be an asset.

Applications along with resumes, should be forwarded no later than Friday, June 17, 2022 to:

The Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Keeper of Records,

Registrar General's Department,

Twickenham Park,

St. Catherine.

E-mail: hr.vacancies@rgd.gov.jm

We thank all applicants for their expressions of interest. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Director, Technical Services (GMG/SEG 4) (Kingston, Jamaica) - JADCO

Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO)

Career Opportunity

The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO), an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport (MCGES) invite applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the full-time position in the Executive Division.

• Director, Technical Services (GMG/SEG 4)

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than May 6, 2022 addressed to:

Executive Director

Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission

1 Ballater Avenue,

Kingston 10.

Email: execdirector@jadco.gov.jm

You are welcome to visit

http://jadco.gov.jm/about/career-opportunities for more details.

Further details of the post may be obtained from the HRMA Division and the Website of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission. We thank all for responding, however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

UDC Careers - Urban Development Corporation (UDC)

Join our team!

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) invites suitable candidates to apply for the following positions:

• Director - Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
• Director - Business Development
• Risk Manager
• Accounting Manager - Ocho Rios Commercial Centre
• Accounting Manager - St. Ann Development Company

Applications are to be submitted no later than Friday, September 18, 2020.

Details on these positions are available on the UDC website at www.udcja.com/careers 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.