Standards And Quality Assurance Assistant - Technical And Vocational Education And Training (lVET)

Summary

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: Standards And Quality Assurance Assistant - Technical And Vocational Education And Training (lVET)

Responsibilities

• • Assist the Standards Quality Assurance Officer (SQAO) - TVET in the coordination of external visits by accrediting bodies.
• • Under the general supervision of the SQAO (TVET), prepare and maintain an Assessment Tracking system for all JDF TVET Programmes through to Certification.
• • Assist with the coordination of visits by Accreditation Evaluation Teams and/or auditors, and support the SQAO (TVET) and schools in follow-up activities subsequent to audit findings.
• • Represent the SQAO (TVET) at meetings.
• • Support the SQAO (TVET) in the monitoring of operational policies and procedures to fulfill requirements of related audits (Accreditation, Assessment, Internal and External Moderation, Facility Audits).
• • Assist with appropriate paperwork, and resolve routine administrative issues related to office functions using established policies and procedures, making appropriate referrals as necessary.
• • Collect, compile, and enter data electronically as required.
• • Organize, coordinate, and facilitate meetings, conference calls, and other special events, including venue arrangements and set-up, agenda preparation, attendance verification, as well as taking and disseminating meeting minutes.
• • Assist the SQAO (TVET) in the preparation of written reports and PowerPoint Presentations.
• • Support the SQAO (TVET) in the development of policy manuals for accreditation.
• • Maintain a record of all External Assessors.

Required Skills

• Knowledge:

  • • Knowledge of TVET assessment and certification processes of NCTVET.
  • • Knowledge of data management.
  • • Knowledge of quality assurance.

• Technical Skills:

  • • Excellent IT skills, including experience in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
  • • Excellent ability to organize meetings and events.
  • • Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
  • • Ability to develop and implement reporting instruments, systems, and standards.

• Critical and Analytical Thinking Skills:

  • • A systematic, thorough, and highly organized approach to work with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
  • • Excellent command of the English Language.
  • • Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Attitude:

  • • Possess an aptitude and desire to assimilate into military life.
  • • Ability to work effectively within a diverse community.
  • • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • • Self-driven and highly motivated.
  • • Ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• • A Bachelor's Degree in Education, TVET, or equivalent from an accredited tertiary level institution.
• • At least two (2) years' experience as an Administrative Assistant to a senior administrator in a higher education/college environment.
• • Experience with TVET assessment and certification processes of NCTVET or experience in a similar environment would be a distinct advantage.

• Military Standards:

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

Additional Information and Instructions

Application Letters and Resumes are to be submitted on or before Thursday 20 March 2025 via email to: SO1 J1 (Pers & Admin) Headquarters Jamaica Defence Force Up Park Camp Kingston 5 ✉️ Email: pesm.application@jdf.mil.jm ℹ️Inclue in Subject Line: Standards And Quality Assurance Assistant - Technical And Vocational Education And Training (lVET) Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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