Research Officer/Adjunct Curator (Kingston, Jamaica) - Institute of Jamaica

 INSTITUTE OF JAMAICA

(Agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport)

Applications are invited to fill the following position at the Jamaica Music Museum:

Research Officer/Adjunct Curator

(SOG/ST 5) (vacant post)

SALARY RANGE: $3,094,839.00 - $4,162,214.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY
To contribute to the growth of the Jamaica Music Museum’s exhibition and acquisition programmes, as well as provide substantial support for the strategic plans and objectives established by the Director/Curator.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Chairs the exhibition and acquisition meetings on request of the Director/Curator
• Liaises with the Financial Controller to ensure the procurement of supplies for exhibitions
• Ensures support for the Jamaica Music Museum through presentation of fundraising events, such as variety events, music fairs, concerts, and auctions
• Proposes, undertakes research and curates exhibitions in areas of competence
• Develops and coordinates on and off site educational programming for adults and children in conjunction with the Educational Outreach Officer.
• Develops and administers the Museum’s guide program.
• Assists with the development/maintenance of the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions
• Assists with the editing of the Museum’s academic publications and newsletters
• Presents public lectures on Jamaican/Caribbean music and related subjects
• Supervises and provides academic guidance to the Jamaica Music Museum’s research initiatives in collaboration with the Education Outreach Officer
• Coordinates the Museums Exhibitions, including the accuracy, quality and appropriateness of labels, signage etc.
• Manages the welfare and development of direct reports through the preparation of performance appraisals and recommendation of required training and development programmes
• Provides leadership to staff through effective objective setting, delegation and communication.
• Provides guidance to staff through coaching, mentoring and training, providing assistance and support as needed
• Ensures that staff is aware of and adheres to the policies, procedures and regulations
• Recommends sick, departmental and vacation leave for staff under supervision and maintains appropriate records

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Core Competencies

• Oral communication
• Written communication
• Teamwork and co-operation
• Customer and Quality focus

Technical Competencies

• General knowledge of music history and works of music generally.
• Ability to formulate project proposals/programmes.
• Knowledge of the Museum’s collection of music and Jamaican/Caribbean music in general
• Proficiency in the writing of reports
• Ability to meet deadlines

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION/ EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in arts, musicology, ethnomusicology, or other culturally related field
• Three (3) years related experience

Applications should be submitted no later than Friday, December 15, 2023 to:

Director, Human Resource Development and Management,
Institute of Jamaica,
10-16 East Street,
Kingston.

Fax: (876) 922-1147

Email: personnel@instituteofjamaica.org.jm

Research Officer, etc (Kingston, Jamaica) - The Institute Of Jamaica

The Institute of Jamaica

For the encouragement of Literature Science Art 

(Agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport)

The Institute of Jamaica, invites qualified individuals to apply for the following positions:

• One (1) Education Outreach Officer (SOG/ST 6)
• One (1) Secretary (OPS/SS 2)
• One (1) Administrator (GMG/AM 4)
• One (1) Research Officer/Adjunct Curator (SOG/ST 5)
• One (1) Records & Information Manager (PIDG/RIM 2)
• One (1) Senior Secretary (OPS/SS 3)
• One (1) Museum Guide (PIDG/RIM 5)
• One (1) Gift Shop Manager (GMG/AM 3)
• One (1) Library Assistant (PIDG/LA 1)
• One (1) Assistant Botanist (SOG/ST 5)
• One (1) Assistant Field Warden (LMO/ST 1)
• One (1) Museum Attendant (LMO/ST 1)
• One (1) Project Officer (SOG/ST 5)
• One (1) Network Administrator MIS/IT 5)
• One (1) Management Information Specialist (MIS/IT 4)
• One (1) Audio Visual Officer (MCG/AVP 3)
• One (1) Graphic Designer/Audio Visual Specialist (MCG/AVT 5)
• One (1) Accounting Technician 3 (FMG/AT 3)
• One (1) Accounting Technician 2 (FMG/AT 2)
• One (1) Accounting Technician 1 (FMG/AT 1)
• One (1) Accounting Clerk (FMG/AC 2)
• One (1) Employee Relations Officer (GMG/AM 4)

For additional information on the above mentioned vacancies we invite you to visit our website at: http://instituteofjamaica.org.jm/employment/

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted to:

Director Human Resource, 

Development and Management,

Institute of Jamaica,

10-16 East Street,

Kingston.

Email: personnel@instituteofjamaica.org.jm 

Senior Secretary (Kingston) - Institute of Jamaica

Senior Secretary (OPS/SS 3) in the Institute of Jamaica, salary range $969,060 - $1,151,908 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.  

Job Purpose 

To co-ordinate secretarial services to the Director related to correspondence, letters, memoranda scheduling of appointments, Minute-taking and other administrative duties.   

Key Responsibilities   

• Types letters, inter-office memoranda, notices and other correspondences, 
• Takes Minutes of Advisory Board Meetings/reproducing and typing Minutes;  
• Dispatches Minutes and Agenda to participants;  
• Arranges for Advisory Board Meetings by preparing and sending out notices through electronic mail to Advisory Board Members, telephoning to remind them of meetings; 
• Receives and stamps all correspondence for the Division and prepares responses for the Director; 
• Notes appointments in Director’s diary and prepares necessary files and reminders for all meetings;  
• Arranges internal and external meetings on instruction of the Director;
• Prepares and dispatches mails to the relevant persons; 
• Organizes and maintains proper Filing System for the Division;   
• Files all correspondence received on the relevant files;  
• Creates new files, closes old ones and issues files to officers; 
• Checks supplies received against the quantities ordered in the requisition and keeps proper record of distribution;  
• Monitors the storage of stationeries and retrieves them when necessary;
• Answers the telephone; screens incoming calls and takes messages for the Director; 
• Assists Administrator in dispatching the Messenger; 
• Maintains records of photocopies and deposits collection of monies.  

Required knowledge, Skills and Competencies  

Core: 

•  Good oral and written communication   
• Teamwork and cooperation   
• Customer and quality focus   

Technical:  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application, in particular Microsoft Word
• Good knowledge of office procedures and practices.  
• Knowledge of Basic Accounting Procedures  

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience   

• CXC or GCE ‘O’Level subjects including English Language; successful completion of the prescribed Secretarial Course of study at the Management Institute for National Development (MIND) or any Accredited Secretarial Studies, proficiency in typewriting at a speed of 50-55 words per minute and shorthand at a speed of 100-120 words per minute, plus four (4) to five (5) years’ general office experience;                    OR  
• Graduation from an accredited school of Secretarial Studies with proficiency in typewriting at a speed of 50-55 words per minute and shorthand at a speed of 100-120 words per minute, training in the use of a variety of software applications e.g., word processing, database and spread sheets; English Language at CXC or GCE ‘O’Level; completion of the appropriate Office Professional Training Course at the Management Institute for National Development, plus four (4) to five (5) years’ general office experience; OR  
• Successful completion of the Certified Professional Secretary course; proficient in typewriting at a speed of 50-55 words per minute and shorthand at a speed of 100-120 words per minute; English Language at CXC or GCE ‘O’Level; training in the use of a variety of software applications and four (4) to five (5) years’ general office experience plus the appropriate Office Professional Training Course at the Management Institute for National Development.  

Special Conditions associated with the job  

• May be required to work outside of usual working hours  

Applications accompanied by Résumés should be submitted no later than Friday, 23rd October, 2020 to: 

Director, Human Resource Development & Management 
Institute of Jamaica 
10 -16 East Street 
Kingston.

Email: personnel@instituteofjamaica.org.jm 

FAX # 922-1147 

Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted.