Administrative Officer (Manchester, Jamaica) - HEART/NSTA Trust

 The HEART/National Service Training Agency Trust (HEART/NSTA Trust), a statutory organization mandated to coordinate and facilitate the training and assessment of the Jamaican workforce to international standards, invites applications for the following position:

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Training Infrastructure Development Department

Manchester Parish Office

18 Caledonia Mall, Manchester

The Job:

The Administrative Officer is responsible for providing administrative and secretarial services to support the effective and efficient operations of the Department. The Officer ensures the confidentiality and integrity of data and information while exercising judgement and professionalism in the execution of all functions associated with the position.

Qualifications & Experience: 

• NVQ-J Level 5 certification or Bachelor's degree or the equivalence in discipline such as Business/Management Studies, Public Administration, Organisational Development or Industrial Psychology
• At least three (3) years relevant work experience in a comparable position in relevant industries such as: higher education, training or financial

Key Competencies:

• Excellent Records Management and Document Management System skills
• Good knowledge of business research methods
• Excellent Administrative Management skills

Key Competencies:

• Excellent records management and document management systems skills
• Good knowledge of business research methods
• Excellent Administrative Management skills

Key Duties:

• Arranges functions and events as required; ensure all logical arrangements as in place for meetings
• Assists with coordinating and planning of staff training and development activities
• Assists with the Tender Process in keeping with the Government of Jamaica Procurement Guidelines and the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service
• Assists with the preparation of reports such as annual/monthly, variance and other 
• Ensures timely submission of mandatory PBMA reports in keeping with the GOJ regulatory requirements

Applications accompanied by up-to-date resumes and cover letters must be submitted no later than Wednesday, May 22, 2024 and should be addressed to the attention of:

The Director - Human Resource Management & Development,

HEART/Trust,

6B Oxford Road, Kingston 5,

or

Email: jobs@heart-nta.org

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

HEART/NSTA Trust is a Statutory Body of the Office of the Prime Minister.

Storekeeper, etc. (Kingston & Montego Bay, Jamaica) - HEART/NSTA Trust

The HEART/National Service Trust Agency (HEART/NSTA Trust), a statutory organisation mandated to co-ordinate and facilitate the training and assessment of the Jamaican workforce to international standards, invites applications for the following positions:

Instructor - Renewable Energy

National Tool and Engineering Institute 

7 Ashenheim Road, Kingston 11

The Job:

The Instructor is responsible for training, assessment and monitoring of Tvet trainees to ensure the acquisition of the requisite competencies for their respective qualification.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• A Bachelor's Degree, its equivalent NVQ Level 5 or other equivalent qualification in your area of specialization.
• At least two (2) years relevant work experience in a comparable position such as in a technical high school,  polytechnic college, a community college, a formal apprenticeship training workplace, or the training unit of a large organization.
• Knowledge in IT, equipment, machinery/tools that the job required

Key Competencies:

• Instructional Technology (TVET)
• Pedagogy and Andragogy
• Information Technology
• Communication
• Management skills

Key Duties:

• Instructs courses in areas of specialization.
• Works with trainees who are studying for a certificate or certificate or certification or are taking classes to improve their knowledge or career skills.
• Develops instructional plans according to required standards for the course(s) Prepares training, delivery and assessment plan.

Storekeeper

Granville Campus

Retirement Road, St. James

The Job:

The Storekeeper is responsible for receiving and distributing goods and supplies, maintaining the inventory system and 

assisting with the processing of orders for income.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• NVQ-J level 2 Certification or equivalent in disciplines such as: Purchasing, Inventory Management, Basic Accounting, Information Technology and Time Management.
• At least two (2) years' relevant work experience in a comparable position and business/work environment such as: public administration, commercial operations, or education institutions.

Key Competencies:

• Good Time Management
• Good Knowledge of Purchasing or Procurement Procedures
• Inventory Control or Management skills
• Knowledge of Warehouse Practice

Key Duties:

• Checks and verifies goods received with purchase orders, invoices and delivery slips and reports any discrepancy to the supervisor.
• Submits suppliers' invoices and goods received nore/delivery slips to accounts for payment Updates stock cards, enter internal requisition and goods received note manually and electronically.
• Sources items for purchasing.
• Maintains re-order level for all inventory items and makes requisitions for purchasing accordingly.

For detailed information, please visit the website: www.heart.nta.org.

Applications highlighting the specific position of interest, accompanied by up-to-date Resumes, must be submitted no later than, Monday, June 26, 2023 and should be addressed to:

The Director - Human Resource Management and Development, 

HEART/NSTA Trust,

6B Oxford Road, Kingston 5.

Email: jobs@heart-nta.org

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

The HEART/NSTA Trust is an Agency of the Office of the Prime Minister.

Driver Needed (Hanover, Jamaica) - HEART/NSTA Trust

The HEART/National Service Training Agency Trust (HEART/NSTA Trust), an statutory organisation mandated to co-ordinate and facilitate the training and assessment of the Jamaican workforce to international standards, invites applications for the following position:

Driver

Kenilworth Campus

Sandy Bay P.O. Hanover

The Job:

• The Driver is responsible for operating vehicles to transport goods, people, documents and other items and also assists in the coordination of functions. The job holder is also responsible for the timely delivery of correspondences.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A General Driver's License with a minimum weight of 7000 kg.
• NVQ-J Level 2 in Automotive Operation and Basic Maintenance or the equivalent.
• At least three (3) years relevant work experience in a comparable position in a business/work environment such as a transportation service company.

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of Defensive Driving
• Flexibility
• Knowledge of Basic First Aid

Key Duties:

• Follow transport capacity limitations and ensure personnel use protective restraints. 
• Follow approved routes and speed limits.
• Transport personnel, to ensure the safety of personnel, the vehicle, other vehicles, equipment, material and supplies and the surrounding environment.
• Transports personnel, equipment, material and supplies according to plan within the operating capacity of the vehicle.
• Transports personnel, equipment and material at authorized times according to schedule.
• Request routine vehicle maintenance and servicing.
• Carry out routine vehicle checks.

For detailed information, please visit the website: www.heart-nta.org.

Applications highlighting the specific position of interest, accompanied by up-to-date Resumes and cover letters, must be submitted no later than Monday, June 26, 2023 and should be addressed to the attention of:

The Director - Human Resource Management and Development,

HEART/NSTA Trust,

6B Oxford Road, Kingston 5.

Email: jobs@heart-nta.org

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

Summer Work Experience (Jamaica) - H.O.P.E./HEART NSTA Youth Summer Work Programme

The deadline for applying to the H.O.P.E. Youth Summer Work Programme has been extended to June 9, 2023. Please see flyer for more details. Apply today! 

Placement in July and August 2023. 

Apply online: summerjob.heart-nta.org

Email: summerjob@heart-nta.org

Telephone: (876) 99-(HEART) 43278

Career Service Officer (Clarendon, Jamaica) - HEART NSTA Trust

 Career Opportunities at the HEART/NSTA/Trust

The HEART/National Service Training Agency Trust (HEART/NSTA Trust), a statutory organisation mandated to co-ordinate and facilitate the training and assessment of the Jamaican workforce to international standards, invites applications for the following position.

Career Service Officer

Clarendon Parish Office - Glenmuir Business Centre 

55 Manchester Avenue

May Pen, Clarendon

The Job:

The Career Service Officer is responsible for facilitating the effective and efficient delivery of career services to participants in the parish. The Officer will achieve this by assisting with the implementation of various intervention strategies to include psychosocial, emotional and career development training for the target population and participants. The officer also assists with the planning and staging of career fairs and marketing activities.

Qualifications and Experience:

• NVQ-J Level 5 Certification or Bachelor's degree in Career Guidance and Counselling/Education or related discipline.
• At least two (2) years' relevant experience ideally should be gained from an industry/environment similar to what prevails at HEART/NSTA Trust.

Keys Duties:

• Coordinates the career services offered to participants.
• Facilitates career policy implementation at the local level/comunity level.
• Provides career guidance and counselling to participants.
• Implement employability skills programmes for selected intervention.
• Conducts preliminary diagnostics and refers participants to different career development opportunities/streams.
• Works with external stakeholders in advancing the careers of participants.
• Collates data gathered from interventions including interviews and workshops to inform policy development.
• Updates and maintains database systems ensuring confidentiality is always maintained.
• Provides counselling services to target groups and manages information with the highest level of confidentiality.

NB: This is a travelling position and as such, all applicants MUST possess a reliable motor vehicle and a valid drivers' licence.

Applications, accompanied up-to-date Resumes and cover letter, must be submitted no later than Monday, April 10, 2023 and should be emailed to: 

The Director - Human Resource Management and Development

HEART/NSTA/Trust

6B Oxford Road, Kingston 5.

Email: jobs@heart-nta.org

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Camp Counselor (Trelawny & St. Ann, Jamaica) - HEART/N.S.T.A Trust

The HEART/ National Service Training Agency Trust (HEART/NSTA Trust), a statutory Organisation mandated to co-ordinate and facilitate the training, assessment and certification of the Jamaica workforce to International standards, invites applications for the position of:

Camp Counsellor (eight (8) weeks contract, four (4) positions)

HOPE/NACP Residential Camp

Trelawny and St. Ann

The Camp Counselor is responsible for implementing the counselling programme to enhance the vocational selection, personal and social development of trainees.

Qualifications and Experience:

• NVQ-J Level 5 Certification, Bachelors Degree or equivalent disciplines such as: Career Development/Counselling, Social Work, Workplace Training and Industrial/Counselling Psychology, Human Resource (HR) Development and Industrial Training any other related disciplines.
• At least three (3) years' relevant experience work experience in a comparable position or business/work environment such as: HR Division of any large Organization, a major employment bureau, a tertiary TVET Institution, an employer Polytechnic/University Career Placement Department or a Ministry of Labour Department.

Key Duties:

• Provides guidance for trainees on matters involving educational, vocational, or personal/social problems.
• Conducts individual and group counselling and makes referral to external agencies where necessary.
• Evaluates and conducts appropriate counselling for poor performers or underachievers.
• Develops and administers programme for employability skills.
• Conduct dorm visits as necessary.
• Develops appropriate counselling strategies and methods to enhance learning.
• Assists with planning  and coordinating career expositions, job fairs, workshops and field trips to help trainees gain insight and employment within their chosen career.
• Plans and coordinates job readiness programme to prepare trainees for the work of work.
• Maintains records of trainees' attendance to the scheduled sessions.

All applications, accompanied by up-to-date resumes and cover letters, must be emailed no later than, Friday, February 3, 2023 and should be addressed under the subject "Camp Counsellor" to:

The Director-Human Resource Management and Development

The HEART/NSTA Trust Corporate Offices

The Human Resource Management and Development Department

6B Oxford Road, Kingston 5.

Email: jobs@heart-nta.org

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

The HEART Trust/NTA is a Statutory Agency of the Office of the Prime Minister, providing Training and Certification for all working age Jamaicans.