Jamaica Defence Force Recruitment: Kingston, Manchester, Clarendon & St. Elizabeth (Jamaica)

 RECRUITMENT ALERT!!!!

The Jamaica Defence Force Recruiting team is coming to a town near you!!

Look out for us in St. Elizabeth, Clarendon, and Manchester.

Recruitment will also be done at Up Park Camp.

Accounts Manager (Kingston, Jamaica) - Jamaica Defence Force

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) invites suitably qualified persons to enlist in the JDF as a Professional Entry Officer, to fill the following position:

Accounts Manager

Caribbean Military Academy

Candidates must meet the following requirements and competencies

Nationality: Be a citizen of the Commonwealth

Minimum Professional and Educational Requirements:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) and/or Certified Accountant (ACCA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Master Degree in Accounting or Equivalent qualification from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in accounting of which three (3) years' should be at the supervisory level.
• Experience working with large budgets.
• Experience working in Finance or Accounting in a higher education institution would be a distinct asset.

Knowledge and Technical Skills

• Proven knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations; including the Generally accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP).
• Excellent knowledge of budget preparations.
• Good knowledge of audit preparations.
• Ability to manipulate and analyse large amounts of data.
• Capacity to analyse complex financial situations and develop effective solutions;
• Ability to understand and effectively navigate the unique financial and operational aspects of a military environment.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office, accounting software and databases.
• Ability to direct and supervise staff.
• A meticulous approach to ensuring precision and completion of financial records.
• Excellent report preparation and writing skills.
• Excellent team management and training skills.
• Competence in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• Ability with a diverse community.

Critical and Analytical Thinking Skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Attitude

• Possess and aptitude and desire to assimilate in military life.
• A systemic, thorough, and highly-organised approach to work with the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Military Standards

• In addition to the academic qualifications and competencies, candidates must be able to pass the assessment requirements for enlistment in the JDF.

Key Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist in budget preparation and expense management activities for Schools, Units and Sub-Units of the Caribbean Military Academy (CMA).
• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the Accounting Office.
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles.
• Manage the accounts of all Schools at the CMA.
• Monitor and record financial transactions according to JDF policies and regulations.
• Monitor expenditures, analyze revenues and determine budget variances through coordination with Headquarters Jamaica Defence Force (HQ JDF).
• Coordinate with external funders to complete assigned accounting tasks, such as course costings and course tuitions.
• Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions.
• Ensure adherence to the JDF's internal policies.

Application Letters and Resumes are to be submitted by Monday, 12 August, 2024 via email to pesm.application@jdf.mil.jm and be addressed:

SO1 J1 (Pers and Admin),

Headquarters,

Jamaica Defence Force,

Up Park Camp, Kingston 5.

Secretary (Kingston, Jamaica) - Jamaica Defence Force (Civilian)

Under the direct supervision of the Director, Jamaica Combined Cadet Force, the Secretary 2 (OPS/SS 2) is to provide support the operations of the Division by providing efficient and effective secretarial and administrative support services to the Head of Division and customers.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Polite and knowledgeable customer service provided
• Documents produced and records and filing system maintained
• Diary maintained and meetings and appointments arranged
• Office equipment and supplies managed and maintained for the office of the Director

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains basic knowledge of the operations of the Director’s Office.
• Advises callers with whom to communicate in the regarding specific issues.
• Advises callers of the Director’s availability and take messages in his absence or unavailability.
• Replies to routine queries arriving at the Director’s Office and directing other queries to the relevant official.
• Interviews visitors and callers to determine the nature of their enquiry and refers persons
• to the proper authority.
• Deals with complaints and requests.
• Issues routine information regarding technical, administrative and/or departmental matters.
• Disseminates information to internal and external parties.
• Composes letters and memoranda from general instructions.
• Answers routine correspondence.
• Establishes and maintains a system for the control and safe keeping of classified, secret and confidential documents and reports.
• Types all necessary correspondence for dispatch.
• Compose letters and memos based on general instructions.
• Record all mail/ files received and dispatched.
• Arrange for the printing, photocopying, binding, dispatch etc of documents produced.
• Design and maintain an effective general filing system.
• Reviews, proofreads, and edits documents prepared.
• Maintain the diary of the Director.
• Schedules appointments and briefs the Director on the matter before confirming meeting.
• Arrange meetings and ensures that recordings of the proceedings are done.
• Take minutes at meetings where directed to do so and circulating them as required.
• Collates and coordinates the bi-weekly work schedules for Unit Head’s meeting
• Makes local and international travel arrangements, prepares itineraries and maintains all travel records.
• Office equipment and supplies managed and maintained.
• Manage the Offices physical resources, such as printers, computers, phones etc. and arrange for the prompt repair or replacement of faulty equipment.
• Order and secure stationery and other supplies for the Director’s Office.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform other related duties that may from time to time be assigned.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Level of customer satisfaction with service provided (internal and external)
• Timeliness of production of documents
• Number of instances of documents filed inaccurately
• Percentage (%) of the time that files are produced upon request
• Number of instances of stock-outs of office supplies

AUTHORITY

• To provide information to customers and callers
• To recommend repairs/replacement of machinery and equipment
• To order stationery and supplies

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• CXC/GCE ‘O’ Level English Language or equivalent with proficiency in typewriting at a speed of 40-45 words per minute and shorthand at 8 -100 words per minute; successful completion of the prescribed Office Professional Training Course at the Management Institute for National Development (MIND).

OR

• Graduate of an accredited Secretarial School with proficiency in typewriting at speed of 40-45 words per minute and shorthand at a speed of 80- 100 word per minute, training in word processing applications and English Language at CXC or GCE O’ Level.

Interested persons should forward their applications and résumés via email ONLY to jobopps.jdfciv@mns.gov.jm NO LATER THAN Tuesday, April 23, 2024 to:

Director, Human Resource Management & Administration,
Human Resource Management & Administration (Civilian) Section,
Jamaica Defence Force,
Up Park Camp,
Kingston 5.

We appreciate your interest in this advertisement; unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Associate Clinical Psychologist (Kingston, Jamaica) - Jamaica Defence Force

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) invites suitably qualified persons to enlist in the JDF as a Professional Entry Officer (PEO) to fill the following position: 

Associate Clinical Psychologist

Support Brigade, Jamaica Defence Force

Candidates must meet the following requirements and competencies.

Nationality: Be a citizen of the Commonwealth

Professional and Educational Requirements:

• Master of Clinical Psychology degree from an accredited tertiary institution.
• A minimum of five (5) years' post training experience in the field.
• Registered with the Council for Professions Supplement to Medicine.

Knowledge and Technical Skills

• Ability to assess, diagnose and treat mental health disorders.
• Interviewing and psychological evaluation skills.
• Ability to conduct clinical psychological diagnostic testing and interpret findings.
• Ability to provide Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other therapeutic interventions.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Ability to conduct clinical case conferences.
• Ability to produce clinical reports.
• Ability establishes and maintains clinical records confidentially and in accordance with established regulations and practices.
• Ability to conduct seminars and developmental engagements.
• Ability to conduct clinical research.

Critical and Analytical Thinking Skills

• Strong ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work cohesively within a diverse community.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to details.

Attitude 

• Must demonstrate the aptitude and desire to assimilate into military life.

Military Standards

• In addition to the academic qualifications and competencies, candidates must be able to pass the assessment requirements for enlistment in the JDF.

Key Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Overseeing and maintaining the mental health and wellness of our service members and their dependents (spouse and children) while providing psychological intervention.
• Conduct psychological assessments of clients.
• Diagnose psychological, emotional or behavioral disorders.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and therapeutic processes.
• Provide crisis intervention as necessary.
• Formulate, implement and evaluate a range of psychological therapeutic treatment plans specific to the needs of clients.
• Monitor client progress and review treatment plan as necessary.
• Make referrals as necessary.

Application Letters and Resumes are to be submitted on or before Friday, 19 August 2022 via email to pesm.application@jdf.mil.jm and be addressed:

SO1 J1 (Pers and Administration),

Headquarters,

Jamaica Defence Force,

Up Park Camp,

Kingston 5.

Instructors (Jamaica Defence Force) - Caribbean Military Technical Training Institute

 

Land Surveyors (Kingston) - Jamaica Defence Force (JDF)

 The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) invites suitably qualified persons to enlist in the JDF Professional Entry Enlisted Ranks to fill the following position:

Land Surveyors at 1 Engineer Regiment (Jamaica Defence Force)

Candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

Nationality: Be a citizen of the Commonwealth

Minimum Professional and Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying or equivalent from an accredited university
• At least five (5) years field experience that can be verified by references
• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)
• knowledge and experience in the use of industry wide preferred drafting and presentation software would be an asset

Key Competencies:

• Expert research, analytical, report writing and presentation skills
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Global Navigational Satellite System (GNSS) surveys, traditional survey methods and CADD software
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Word and Excel
• Ability to solve survey problems in the field with the application of surveying principles and knowledge 
• Knowledge of the Land Surveyors Act and the Land Surveyors Regulations
• Knowledge of the Land Surveyor's code of ethics in Jamaica

In addition to the academic qualifications, candidates must be able to pass the assessment requirements for enlistment in the JDF.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organise and conduct surveying works as coordinated by the Engineer or Architect
• Liaise with engineering, planning and architectural personnel, as well as project managers
• Conduct relevant research and prepare reports
• Solve surveying problems in the field

Application letters and résumés are to be submitted via email to:

so1j1.pa@jdf.mil.jm on or before Sunday, 18 October 2020 and be addressed to:

SO1 J1 (Person and Admin)

Headquarters

Jamaica Defence Force

Up Park Camp

Kingston 5.

For further clarification, applicants may call (876) 926-8121-9 Ext. 2093 or (876) 833-7481. 

Admissions Officer (CMA) Jamaica Defence Force

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) invites suitably qualified persons to enlist in the JDF, to fill the following position as a Professional Entry Officer:

Admissions Officer at the Caribbean Military Academy (CMA)

Candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

Nationality: Be a citizen of the Commonwealth

Minimum Professional and Educational Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field from an accredited institution
• At least two (2) years experience as an Admissions Office in a tertiary level institution

Key Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a diverse community
• Excellent IT skills including experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Word and Excel
• Ability to think critically and creatively
• Willingness to work within a military environment

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate records for all students admitted to academic programmes
• Process all applications and offers of entry for all prospective academic students base on standard admissions policies
• Prepare an online orientation package for all incoming international students
• Provide assistance with recruitment activities (where applicable), admissions publications, and information sessions
• Provide reports on admissions trends
• Provide student counseling (admissions requirements, information on available circular and academic programmes, housing, etc)
• Arrange educational workshops and open days for students as required
• Support the Assistant Registrar (Student Affairs) in preparing admissions-related reports and presentations

Application letters and résumés are to be submitted via email to so1j1.pa@jdf.mil.jm on or before Friday, September 25, 2020 and be addressed to:

SO1 J1 (Pers and Admin)

Headquarters

Jamaica Defence Force

Up Park Camp,

Kingston 5.

For further clarification, applicants may call: (876) 926-8121-9 Ext 2014 / (876) 833-7481.

Cashier (Kingston, JM) - Caribbean Military Academy (JDF)

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) invites suitably qualified persons to enlist in the JDF, to fill the following position as Professional Entry Enlisted Rank.

Cashier at the Caribbean Military Academy (CMA)

Candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

• Nationality: Be a citizen of the Commonwealth

Minimum Professional and Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma with CSEC subjects including Mathematics and English
• At least one (1) year experience in a related field

Key Competencies:

• Advanced computer skills in MS Office, accounting software and databases
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data
• Proven knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment 
• Willingness to work within a military environment

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare cash receipts for bank deposits; prepare daily cash reports and balances the cash drawer, reconciles cash, check, and credit card receipts daily, and investigate and resolve any out-of-balance problems
• Assist individuals in the accurate application of their transactions, and when necessary, research records on electronic and other available files to provide information regarding financial status
• Provide information to patrons regarding pertinent rules, policies and procedures related to cash and cash related transactions
• Maintain confidentiality of Academy and student records
• Ensure all necessary cash management functions are carried out in a timely manner to meet any stipulated deadline
• Set up accounts, post invoices, prepare routine bills, and file cashiering documents

Application letters and résumés are to be submitted via email to so1j1.pa@jdf.mil.jm on or before Friday, September 25, 2020 and be addressed to:

SO1 J1 (Pers and Admin)

Headquarters

Jamaica Defence Force

Up Park Camp,

Kingston 5.

For further clarification, applicants may call: (876) 926-8121-9 Ext 2014 / (876) 833-7481.

Assistant Registrar (Kingston, JM) - JDF (Caribbean Military Academy)

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) invites suitably qualified persons to enlist in the JDF, to fill the following position as

Assistant Registrar at The Caribbean Military Academy (CMA)

Candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

Nationality: Be a citizen of the Commonwealth

Minimum Professional and Educational Requirements:

• Professional qualification in Records Management
• At least three (3) years experience in Records Management at the supervisory level

Key Competencies:

• A systematic, thorough and highly organized approach to work
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to think critically
• Willingness to work within a military environment

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and administer a comprehensive records management programme for the CMA to achieve full lifecycle management for all records regardless of media
• Establish efficient and effective records and information management policies, procedures and standards in compliance with JS ISO 15489 (Jamaica Standard Specification for Information and Documentation) and based on international best practices while keeping with the provisions of the overarching Government of Jamaica RIM Policy and Guidelines
• Generate user-friendly and functional information management systems and support for achieving high levels of accountability and transparency
• Ensure that information can be easily identified and retrieved when needed, by providing a structured functional classification system that supports the core and administrative activities of the organization
• Implement a records retention and disposition programme
• Coordinate the evaluation and preparation of records for detentions scheduling in accordance with applicable laws and to meet the administrative, financial and evidential requirements of the organization
• Coordinate the compilation and distribution of records management policies and procedures
• Provide training, advice and assistance to management and staff at all levels to facilitate maximum cooperation and compliance with established record keeping standards

Application letters and résumés are to be submitted via email to so1j1.pa@jdf.mil.jm on or before September 25, 2020  and addressed to:

SO1 J1 (Pers and Admin) 

Headquarters

Jamaica Defence Force

Up Park Camp

Kingston 5. 

For further clarification, applicants may call: (876) 926-8121-9 Ext 2014, (876) 833-7481.

System Administrator (Kingston, Jamaica) Jamaica Defence Force (JDF)

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) invites suitably qualified persons to enlist in the JDF, filling the following position as a Professional Entry Enlisted Rank: System Administrator.

Your team will design, extend, configure and support a reliable, secure and efficient IT infrastructure.

Candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

Nationality: Be a citizen of the Commonwealth

Minimum Professional and Educational Requirements:

• Associate degree in Information Technology or four (4) years work experience administering Microsoft Servers and Domains. MCSE: Server Infrastructure, CompTIA Server+ or equivalent certification is desirable
• Minimum of three (3) years experience administering Microsoft Servers and Domains

Key Competencies:

• Managing Microsoft Network Domain; setting up domains and forests, auditing user accounts, applying security patches, developing and deploying Group Policies Objects
• Managing Web, Internet, Email and collaboration platforms
• Developing baseline security standards and hardening production servers
• Managing and configuring firewalls; analysing, interpreting and actioning server and firewall logs and alerts
• Administering IBM Power 8, IBM Spectrum Protect and VMware environments
• Have an aptitude and desire to assimilate to military life

Applications and résumés are to be emailed to so1j1.pa@jdf.mil.jm and addressed to:

SO1 J1 (Person and Admin)

Headquarters

Jamaica Defence Force

Up Park Camp

Kingston 5.

To further clarification applicants may call: (876) 926-8121-9 Ext 2014 or (876) 833-7481.

Software Developer (Kingston, Jamaica) - Jamaica Defence Force

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) invites suitably qualified persons to enlist in the JDF, to fill the following position as a Professional Entry Enlisted Rank:

Software Developer

You will liaise with personnel from all areas of the JDF to document detailed user requirements which will then guide their development of custom software and APIs.

Candidate must fulfill the following requirements:

Nationality: Be a citizen of the Commonwealth.

Minimum professional and Educational Requirements:

• Associate degree in Information Technology or, four (4) years work experience programming with C# or VB ASP.NET webforms and MVC 5
• MCSA: Web Applications or equivalent certification is desirable
• Minimum three (3) years work experience programming with C# and VB ASP.NET

Key Competencies:

• Coding, testing and documenting applications and APIs in ASP.NET C# using Bootstrap, jQuery, Entity Framework, MSSQL Databases and Visual Studio
• Experience or certification in Agile development and Test-Driven Development
• Administering and configuring web and database servers including DNS, stored procedures and content management systems
• Defining and documenting functional requirements and entity relationship models
• Have an aptitude and desire to assimilate into military life

Application and résumés are to be emailed to so1j1.pa@jdf.mil.jm and be addressed to:

SO1 J1 (Pers and Admin)

Headquarters

Jamaica Defence Force

Up Park Camp,

Kingston 5.

For further clarification, applicants may call: (876) 926-8121-9 Ext 2014 and 2022 or call: (876) 833-7481.

JDF-Commissioned Officer (Jamaica Defence Force - Jamaica)