Planning and Research Officer (SOG/ST 6)

Summary

The incumbent will apply a variety of research techniques to uncover trends and make forecasts. The responsibilities also include co-ordinating the preparation of the Strategic and Operational Plans to support the achievement of the Organization’s goals and objectives. 💰Salary: $5,198,035 – $6,990,779 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

• • Applies statistical and research methods and techniques to the collection, compilation, computation, analysis and presentation of data;
• • Collects and compiles data for use in the strategic planning process;
• • Prepares periodic reports and presentations to inform management decision;
• • Develops techniques and measurement methods and instruments that assess the effectiveness in the delivery of services offered by JLS;
• • Monitors library users trends throughout the island-wide network;
• • Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Required Skills

• • Good oral and written communication skills
• • Sound knowledge of research tools and methods
• • Excellent analytical and interpretive skills
• • Excellent supervisory skills

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics or related subject;
• • Formal training in research methods and strategic planning ;
• • Three (3) years’ experience as a Research Officer at a supervisory level in a multi-divisional organization.

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications accompanied by Résumés should be submitted no later than Wednesday, 19th March, 2025 to: Director General Jamaica Library Service 2 Tom Redcam Drive P.O. Box 58 Kingston 5 📧 Email: dirgen@jls.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject: Planning and Research Officer (SOG/ST 6) Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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