Commerce Policy Analyst (GMG/SEG 2)

Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Commerce, the incumbent is required to conduct research, design, recommend and implement policies, strategies, initiatives and programmes to facilitate Commerce. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for providing technical support and research-based recommendations to mitigate gaps in the existing policies. The Policy Analyst is also required to write Cabinet Submissions, Cabinet Notes, Briefs and Reports on current emerging and interrelated matters impacting Commerce in the Jamaican and global environment. 💰Salary: $4,266,270 - $5,737,658 per annum

Responsibilities

• Management/Administrative:

  • • Identifies resources needed to meet the policy objectives;
  • • Prepares reports, speeches and briefs;
  • • Participates in the Division’s policy, visioning, development and performance review sessions, Corporate and Operational Plans and Budgets;
  • • Reviews Corporate and Operational Plans to ensure alignment with MIIC’s and GOJ’s objectives and the priorities of economic development;
  • • Evaluates the feasibility of proposed and existing policies, initiates research and analyses Commerce issues;
  • • Represents the Ministry at meetings, conferences, workshops and other fora;
  • • Liaises with various Divisions/Departments of this Ministry and other Ministries/Agencies/Private Sector in developing policies, plans and projects for the Commerce Sector;
  • • Prepares draft Annual Work Plan of duties to be considered for consideration;
  • • Responds to requests for information from the Ministry, other Ministries, Agencies and the general public;
  • • Supplies information to other Ministries, Agencies and stakeholders with regards to Commerce issues;
  • • Plans meetings and workshops.

• Technical/Professional:

  • • Monitors trends and new developments in the global environment to ascertain need for changes in policies or formulation of new ones;
  • • Determines the need for further policy research and analysis and makes research-based recommendations to mitigate gaps in existing policies;
  • • Conducts research on emerging issues within the landscape and presents skeletal outline for consideration;
  • • Conducts studies, surveys, interviews and consultations to inform plans and policies for the Sector;
  • • Develops policy instruments to effectively address Commerce issues, develops performance indicators and programmes evaluation criteria and methods to track policy impact;
  • • Plans and arranges consultations, meetings and workshops, as required;
  • • Liaises with the Senior Legal Officer concerning amendments to existing legislation as necessitated by policy changes;
  • • Conducts and writes speeches and papers for Local and International Agencies;
  • • Monitors and prepares reports on Commerce issues and the current status of related programmes and projects;
  • • Examines and refines information, analyses and reports on the effects of global markets trends on Commerce in the Domestic Economy and the potential impact on Entrepreneurship;
  • • Collaborates with the relevant local and international stakeholders to establish and maintain a framework for the co-ordination of data collection, compilation, examination, analyses and dissemination for businesses;
  • • Analyzes the data collected and provides accurate and timely information in a clear and concise manner, as required;
  • • Prepares Statistical and Analytical Reports based on data analyses;
  • • Maintains liaison with stakeholders on policy matters;
  • • Prepares briefing documents for Jamaica’s Representatives’ participation in local, regional and international meetings, as required;
  • • Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to conduct research process, as required, for preparation of Technical Reports and Briefs;
  • • Responds to information request from internal and external publics;
  • • Ensures systems are maintained for the monitoring of issues and for providing data and technical advice on issues of relevance to the portfolio;
  • • Identifies and indicates areas that may need special or urgent attention to improve efficiency and/or effectiveness;
  • • Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time, for example

Required Skills

• Core:

  • • Excellent oral and written communication skills;
  • • Teamwork and co-operation;
  • • Good interpersonal skills;
  • • Good problem-solving and decision-making skills;
  • • Managing partners;
  • • Managing the client interface;
  • • Excellent planning and organizing skills;
  • • Goal/results oriented;
  • • Integrity.

• Technical:

  • • Good research skills;
  • • Good working knowledge of research methodologies;
  • • Good fore-sighting skills to determine opportunities and possible areas of intervention for Government;
  • • Good analytical and critical thinking skills;
  • • Excellent report writing skills;
  • • Proficient in the use of relevant computer applications;
  • • Knowledge of the operations of Government/Ministry’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• • First Degree in Management Studies, Public Sector Management/Administration or equivalent related discipline;
• • Training in Policy Analysis and Management;
• • Training in project management;
• • Two (2) years’ experience in a policy-related position in the public service.

Additional Information and Instructions

• • Required to travel extensively in the execution of duties;
• • Must possess a reliable motor vehicle and a valid Driver’s Licence.

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Monday, 20th January, 2025 to: Director, Human Resource Management and Development Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce 4 St. Lucia Avenue Kingston 5 📧 Email: hrm@miic.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject Commerce Policy Analyst (GMG/SEG 2) 🔒 Important: All applicants will be required to pass a security background check. 🙏 Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

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