Clerk/Typist (Kingston, Jamaica) - Fair Trading Commission

 Salary: Starts at JM $1,272,269.00 per annum

Position Title: Clerk/Typist

Summary of Functions

The Clerk/Typist is required to be very organized and detailed oriented. Responsibilities include filing, dealing with suppliers, maintaining data using computer or manual systems, and other general office duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sorts, files and maintains alphabetical, numerical, and subject filing systems.
• Types letters, forms, memoranda, and other material.
• Monitors and orders stationery and other office supplies
• Checks and compares data for accuracy and completeness.
• Gathers specified information, such as lunch orders, attendance data, and compiles routine reports.
• Updates and maintains databases.
• Supports the Reception desk, including operates an automatic switchboard.
• Photocopies and scans documents.
• Performs related job duties as required.

Qualifications

• Computer literate with specific training in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Minimum of three GCE Ordinary (or equivalent) level subjects including English Language and Mathematics.

Key Competencies

• organizational and planning
• attention to detail and accuracy
• problem-solving
• adaptability
• customer service orientation
• team work
• communication skills - oral and written
• confidentiality

Email: ftc@cwjamaica.com

Research Officer (Kingston, Jamaica) - Fair Trading Commission

The Fair Trading Commission invites applications for the post of Research Officer - Economics. The Officer will be required to conduct statistical analyses, design and test questionnaires, compile data from public and private sources, perform literature research, review the economic content of reports, and help develop and test economic models in investigations. The successful candidate will have the responsibility of monitoring and updating the FTC's website.

Minimum Requirements:

• First degree in Economics from a recognised university with at least three (3) years experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative research.
• Must have experience using statistical packages, word processing, and spreadsheets
• Must possess demonstrated skills in preparing written reports and making presentations of a technical economic nature

Where to apply:

Applications should be submitted no later than Wednesday, January 19, 2022 to:

The Executive Director

Fair Trading Commission

Email: ftc@cwjamaica.com

Subject line: Research Officer Application