Legal Counsel & Policy Officer

Summary

The Legal Counsel and Policy Officer is the chief legal advisor to the PPC, its Board of Commissioners and the Executive Director (ED) on all legal matters in the discharge of the mandate under the Public Procurement Act, 2015; the attendant Regulations and other relevant legislation. The position is situated in the Executive Office of the PPC. The Legal Counsel and Policy Officer ensures that the PPC and its members of staff, in the execution of their respective functions, comply with all relevant laws, regulations and Government procedures. He/she also provides policy support through the interpretation of the Act and/or operational conditions to inform the drafting or amending of relevant policies in support of the execution of the PPC’s mandate. Salary Range: J$6,333,301 – J$8,517,586 per annum

Responsibilities

• Technical/Professional:

  • • Provides legal advice, counsel and guidance to the ED and the officers of the PPC on all matters relating to the discharge of the PPC’s functions and mandates to enable effective and efficient operations of the PPC in conformance with the law.
  • • Provides legal advice, counsel and guidance on administrative and operational matters through the interpretation of relevant laws in areas such as

• Administrative:

  • • Participates in the preparation of the Commission’s corporate plans and budget as well as the development/review of operating policies, procedures and standards.
  • • Provides support to the Public Relations & Public Education Unit in the delivery of publications and programmes through facilitation of sessions to engage key stakeholders and potential licensee groups, to promote and facilitate understanding of the operations of the Commission and associated legal matters.
  • • Prepares routine reports and assists the ED in the preparation of special reports/documents as required.
  • • Participates in internal meetings and represents the Commission externally at meetings/conferences and other functions as required.
  • • Establishes and maintains effective professional networks within the public and private sectors’ legal fraternity to advance the work of the Commission and maintain personal/professional currency.

• Other:

  • • The incumbent may, from time to time, be assigned duties not specifically outlined in the job description but are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from a person occupying this position.

Required Skills

• The incumbent is required to demonstrate the following competencies at the level established within the Competency Framework:

  • • Communication
  • • Integrity/Ethics
  • • Planning and Organising
  • • Customer Service Orientation
  • • Decision making and problem solving
  • • Technical expertise in assigned area including excellent knowledge of Jamaican law
  • • Understanding of and ability to interpret and apply the Public Procurement Act and related legislations.

Qualifications

• • Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB)
• • Certificate of Legal Education (CLE)
• • At least four (4) years’ experience as a practicing attorney in the public or private sector at a supervisory level.

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Monday, 23rd June 2025 to the: Manager Human Resource Management and Development Public Procurement Commission 3rd Floor, PanJam Building 60 Knutsford Boulevard Kingston 5. OR 📧 Email: ppc.jobs@ppc.gov.jm 📜 N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. Please note that we thank all persons for responding, but only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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