Chief Executive Officer

Summary

Reporting to the Chairman of the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer is responsible for managing the Corporation in keeping with prevailing national micro, small, and medium-size enterprises (MSME) industry development, entrepreneurship policies, objectives, and programs to promote economic growth and global competitiveness. The salary range for this position is $12,644,404 - $17,005,318 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• • Advises the Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce on MSME and entrepreneurship development policy issues.
• • Assumes the ultimate responsibility for the overall control, monitoring, and implementation of established organizational policy for successful administration of the organization.
• • Develops strategic plans to facilitate achievement of both short- and long-term corporate goals and objectives in consultation with the Management Team.
• • Coordinates the activities of the Corporation towards the achievement of the primary objectives of MSME and entrepreneurship development in the productive sector and the fostering of an entrepreneurial culture nationally.
• • Conceptualizes, develops, and implements programs of in-company assistance geared to developing and maintaining the international competitiveness of MSMEs.
• • Ensures that the policies and directives of the Board of Directors are executed.
• • Directs the overall administration of the organization's finances.
• • Initiates and encourages linkages with centers of excellence, tertiary institutions, and other institutions (locally and internationally) involved in MSME and entrepreneurship development.
• • Ensures the implementation of an up-to-date Client's Charter, including the thorough investigation of complaints from clients and other stakeholders and provision of requisite reports to the Board.
• • Ensures the implementation and maintenance of preventative industrial relations programs and practices which foster a positive and harmonious work environment for staff.
• • Ensures the preparation and submission of the Annual Report to the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce.
• • Ensures the development, implementation, and periodic review of sound organizational structures and suitable information systems, and the establishment of comprehensive policies and procedures to govern same.
• • Oversees the communications policy and programs of the organization to ensure that its policies and programs are clearly communicated, and information is disseminated on a timely basis.
• • Establishes linkages, develops contractual relationships with local and international stakeholders, and leads negotiations to facilitate the delivery of MSME and entrepreneurship development programs.
• • Directs and monitors the formulation of business models aimed at improving the overall efficiency of operations and the financial status of the Corporation.
• • Initiates and monitors within established guidelines, the implementation of commercial projects geared towards improving the revenue base of the Corporation.
• • Collaborates with the Permanent Secretary in respect of government directives and legislative amendments related to the Corporation.

Required Skills

• • Knowledge of the productive sector.
• • Knowledge of the National Industrial Policy.
• • Sound knowledge of the theory, principles, practices, and functions of general management including policy formulation and implementation and strategic planning.
• • Sound knowledge of economic trends and current investment, lending, and funding policies and practices.

Qualifications

• • Master's degree in Business Administration/Public Administration or equivalent with exposure to Production and Operations Management.
• • Specialized/Postgraduate training in MSME and/or entrepreneurship development or equivalent.
• • Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience at a senior management level, at least three (3) of which should be in the productive sector.

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than June 13, 2025, to: The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce 4 St. Lucia Avenue Kingston 5 ✉️ Email: ps_office@miic.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject Line: Chief Executive Officer 📝 Note: Please ensure the job title of interest is included in the subject line. ⚠️ We thank all applicants for responding; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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