Planning Technologist Needed (Kingston, Jamaica) - National Works Agency (NWA)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the under-mentioned position.

Planning Technologist (Level 4)

Qualification and Experience:-

• Diploma in Urban/Physical Planning, Geography or equivalent.
• At least three (3) years' experience in a planning environment.

Skill Requirements:-

• Sound knowledge of research methodologies, survey techniques and statistical methods.
• Knowledge of physical planning techniques
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of relevant computer applications and systems.
• Analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal and team skills.

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to: Physical Planner

Highlight of Job Functions:-

• Assess applications for development approvals.
• Process applications for the erection of private advertising structures, along with the Data Analyst, set up and monitor a database of facilities at all intersections and along roadway segments, and periodically update information.
• Investigate and respond to complaints.
• Prepare/recommend layout of projected traffic flow and circulation patterns for traffic management projects.
• Collaborate with Planning and Research Managers in developing long-term road network plans.
• Represent the Agency at the assigned Planning/Development committee.

Applications should be submitted no later than Tuesday, January 24, 2023, and addressed to:

Manager, Personnel and Industrial Relations

National Works Agency

140 Maxfield Avenue,

Kingston 10

Applications can be sent via email to: Recruitment@nwa.gov.jm

"Developing Safe, Reliable and quality Roads"

Principal (Clarendon, Jamaica) - Thompson Town High School

 

The Board of Management of Thompson Town High School Invites applications for the post of 

Principal 

The successful candidate will be required to:

Provide strong leadership for a progressing secondary school by:

• Providing transformational leadership.
• Participating in the development of strategic plans for the school and leading in their implementation.
• Providing a strong team ethos, motivation and collaboration to all staff, students and parents.
• Adhering to the Education Act/Code of Regulation, the FAA Act and other laws governing the management of public educational institutions.
• Developing and maintaining associated activities to provide a rounded educational experience for students.
• Energizing and working closely with major stakeholders to achieve the school's goals.
• Making recommendations to the Board of Management on policy directions to be followed.

Required Qualifications

• A trained graduate, with a Bachelor's Degree qualification in Education or its equivalent.
• A trained Teacher's Diploma or Diploma in Education.
• National College of Educational Leadership (NCEL) training would be an asset.
• A post-graduate degree would also be an asset (Master's or Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership or any other appropriate disciple) 
• At least five (5) years' experience as a teacher - with at least three (3) years in a supervisory role.

Required Competencies

• Professional integrity and honesty.
• Strong inspirational leadership skills.
• Strong in the areas of discipline and professionalism.
• Strong inter-personal and team-building skills.
• Strong  communication skills including use of current ICT tools.
• Knowledge of the laws governing the public educational sector in Jamaica.
• Knowledge of human resource management regulations and techniques.
• Knowledge of the financial regulations governing educational institutions.

Deadline for Submission of applications: February 13, 2023.

Applications should be submitted on the prescribed forms available at the Ministry of Education and Youth's website (www.moey.jm) and should be sent to:

The Chairman

Thompson Town High School

Thompson Town P.O., Clarendon

Email: thompsontownhighschool@yahoo.com

NB: Only short - listed candidates will be contacted./

Teachers (Kingston, Jamaica) - Maverley Primary & Infant School

 Maverley Primary and Infant School is accepting applications from trained educators for the posts of:

• Visual Arts Teacher with Reading.
• Early Childhood Educator (K2)

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education

Send a cover letter and resume by January 27, 2023 to: maverleypjhs@yahoo.com

The Chairman

C/O Maverley Primary and Infant School

33  West Main Drive, Kingston 20.

Legal Secretary (Kingston, Jamaica) - Administrator-General's Department

 Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position: 

Legal Secretary - Grade 4

Salary range: $1,119,548 - $2,024,496 per annum plus any allowances attached to the post.

Job Purpose:

To provide secretarial and administrative support to the Senior Legal Executive and the Legal Services Section.

Technical/Professional Responsibilities:

• Creates Instruments of Administration, Instruments of Distribution and Letters of Administration for filing to the Administrator-General or Court
• Updates databases in the Section regarding the progress of applications for instruments of Administration, Instruments of Division, Letters of Administration and rent arrears matters
• Types and prepares legal documents, correspondence, reports and minutes for the Senior Legal Executive and Attorneys within the stipulated timeframes
• Prepares agendas for meetings and circulates within stipulated timeframe
• Maintains diary of court matters for the Senior Legal Executive and Attorneys
• Retrieves and passes all files for court to Senior Legal Executive and Attorneys at least one (1) week before the scheduled court date
• Ensures that the legal responsibilities of rent arrears portfolio are managed and timeframes adhered to
• Organises client meetings and conferences and prepares relevant documents
• Screens and routes telephone calls to Senior Legal Executive and Attorneys at least one (1) week before scheduled court date
• Responds to requests made by the Courts, the Registrar of Titles, and Stamp Office as directed
• Responds to routine enquiries and correspondence in accordance with guidelines given
• Interfaces with private Attorneys-at-law and members of the public seeking audience with the Senior Legal Executive  and Attorneys; deals with matters within given authority 
• Establishes and maintains an efficient filing and record keeping system for the Section
• Records the movement of files between Sections and on return to the Registry
• Assists in the preparation and collation of standard monthly and quarterly reports

Qualifications & Experience:

• Paralegal diploma or related qualifications
• Secretarial certification
• Two (2) years work experience in an office environment

Applications accompanied by curriculum vitae should be submitted by Friday, January 20, 2023 to: 

The Human Resource and Administration Executive

Administrator-General's Department,

12 Ocean Boulevard, Kingston, Jamaica.

Applications may be submitted by email to: hradmin@agd.gov.jm