Research Officer (SOG/ST 7)

Summary

The incumbent is responsible for maintaining the relevant database and conducting research that will support the Division’s decision making and policy development initiatives. Specifically, the incumbent will conduct research, analyze and interpret data collected and provide information to facilitate the decision-making processes within the Division. 💰Salary: $5,198,035 – $6,990,779 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

• • Participates in the design and implementation of Research Programmes, including design proposal, design survey, instruments, data entry and analysis.
• • Collects, analyzes and interprets qualitative and quantitative data.
• • Uses appropriate and creative methods to design and manage research projects.
• • Applies a variety of research techniques to gather relevant information, including document analysis, surveys, case studies and interviews.
• • Conducts research to inform policy process, development of standards and to provide data for inclusion in documents, such as draft Bills, Cabinet Submission, etc.
• • Liaises with members of the public and other Government Departments to obtain various types of information, compiles information and produces initial draft.
• • Circulates drafts for comments and organizes workshops/seminars to obtain feedback and incorporate same in revisions of the final document.
• • Participates in the execution of Impact Assessment studies as the need arises and prepares the relevant reports.
• • Conducts field investigations on transport matters and prepares reports.
• • Represents the Ministry on various Committees, Councils, etc.
• • Prepares reports on research/studies and activities in the relevant draft and final report format.
• • Reviews and provides feedback on reports, proposals and other documents, as assigned.
• • Participates in the development of the Transport Statistics and Geographic Information System databases through data collection, entry and reduction.
• • Manipulates and analyzes datasets for presentation in appropriate format.
• • Presents and disseminates results, both orally and in writing.
• • Offers research-based briefings and advice, which may involve Action Plans.
• • Prepares reports including PowerPoint Presentations and Quarterly Reviews as instructed.
• • Performs other related duties and responsibilities as may be determined from time to time.

Required Skills

• • Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• • Excellent interpersonal skills;
• • Strong research skills;
• • Good data analysis and presentation skills;
• • Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications.

Qualifications

• • BSc. Degree in Management Studies, Economics or Statistics;
• • Five (5) years working experience in a similar position.

Additional Information and Instructions

Kindly submit cover letter and resume along with the names, telephone numbers and email addresses of two (2) references, one must be a former/current supervisor no later than Friday, February 7, 2025 to: Director, Human Resource Management and Development Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs 1A Fairway Avenue, Kingston 6 📧 Email: careers@mlca.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject: Research Officer (SOG/ST 7) The Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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