Policy Analyst (GMG/SEG 2)

Summary

Under the general direction of the Executive Assistant to the Cabinet Secretary, as well as the Chairpersons for the various Committees of the Permanent Secretaries (PS) Board, the Policy Analyst is responsible for providing high level technical support to the Permanent Secretaries Board and its Committees. Salary Range: 💰 $4,266,270 - $5,737,658 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

• Prepares Briefs to assist the Board/Committees in its/their deliberations on select agenda items:

  • • Prepares Briefs and Reports for the PS Board and Committees on issues to be considered at meetings in support of evidence-based decision-making;
  • • Recommends possible options and alternatives on matters under consideration, consistent with GOJ strategic priorities, as well as sound public sector management approaches/principles;
  • • Assists with the development and management of the forward agendas for the PS Board and its Committees.

• Prepares Submissions/Technical Papers/Policy Proposals in response to emerging issues that the Board/Committees consider of sufficient import to warrant action/attention.:

  • • Investigates urgent problems identified by the PS Board and its Committees and reports on findings to inform the formulation of possible solutions;
  • • Assists in developing options for consideration by the PS Board and its Committees, based on research on their effectiveness and impact;
  • • Researches legislative implications of various options, in consultation with the Senior Legal Officer;
  • • Prepares Draft Submissions/Technical/Concept Papers for consideration and review by PS Board/Committees;
  • • Prepares final Submissions/Technical Papers based on feedback from Board/Committees.

• Undertakes research and analyse findings in relation to (I) and (II) above:

  • • Plans, organizes and implements sensitive research and provides analysis and advice on issues;
  • • Liaises with local and regional organizations, for example PIOJ and STATIN, to facilitate the acquisition and dissemination of information;
  • • Liaises with other Ministries and Agencies for the execution of research activities and any other related activities;
  • • Collects and analyses data ascertained from interviews, focus group meetings and other research, and prepares written reports on research findings;
  • • Provides information on what research is already available in a particular policy area.

• Reviews, analyses and where necessary, prepares Comments/Briefs in response to Submissions prepared by external stakeholders for consideration by the Board/Committees:

  • • Analyses and comments on submissions prepared by MDAs, and provides information to assist with decision making and/or to determine the feasibility of adopting proposed measures;
  • • Prepares responses to MDAs based on comments/feedback from Board/Committees.

• Monitors Implementation of Decisions by Board/Committees:

  • • Monitors the implementation of decisions, and drafts status reports for submission to the PS Board and its Committees;
  • • Facilitates timely execution of decisions;
  • • Maintains a database of issues and actions undertaken.

• Provides Administrative Support to Board/Committees:

  • • Documents the deliberations of meetings;
  • • Collates papers and reports for dissemination;
  • • Works with Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in co-ordinating presentations to the Board and its Committees;
  • • Manages a library of resources for the PS Board and its Committees.
  • • Assists in engaging stakeholders to address issues of relevance to the work of the PS Board and its Committees;
  • • Attends meetings and follows-up on decisions taken on agenda items;
  • • Drafts memos and circulars to communicate the work of the PS Board and its Committees and the decisions taken;
  • • Manages the records of the Secretariat to ensure that files are appropriately classified for ease of access;
  • • Prepares Draft Annual Report for the Board/Committees.

Required Skills

• • Excellent oral and written communication skills
• • Excellent research and analytical skills
• • Good co-ordination and planning skills
• • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• • Ability to think critically and solve problems
• • Ability to work effectively in a team
• • Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods;
• • Ability to conduct research, analyse data and make sound and logical conclusions
• • Thorough knowledge of the structure roles and functions of the Government, Ministries, Departments and Agencies
• • Thorough knowledge of sources of official data on areas pertinent to the work of the PS Board and its Committees
• • Knowledge of Government policy and planning processes

Qualifications

• • First Degree in Public Sector Management/Public Policy/Development Studies from a recognized tertiary institution;
• • Five (5) years’ experience in policy development/analysis.

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

  • • Required to work beyond normal work hours and on weekends, whenever the need arises.

Applications accompanied by Résumés should be submitted no later than Friday, 16th May, 2025 to: Senior Director Human Resource Development and Management Division Office of the Prime Minister 1 Devon Road Kingston 10 📧 Email: jobs@opm.gov.jm ℹ️ N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. 🔑 Please include the job title in the subject line of your email.

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