Research and Development Officer (GMG/SEG 1)

Summary

Under the supervision of the Manager, Training and Development, the Research and Development Officer is responsible for research, planning and development of new programmes and initiatives. 💰Salary range $3,501,526 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• • Researches projects to ensure their feasibility and sustainability;
• • Reviews and analyzes data to inform decision making;
• • Supports and collaborates with the Manager, Programmes and Initiatives, in environmental scanning, promoting and targeting funding opportunities;
• • Uses appropriate and creative methods to design and manage research projects;
• • Applies a variety of research techniques to gather relevant information, including Document Analysis, Surveys, Case Studies and Interviews;
• • Develops Test Theories;
• • Prepares reports and identifies and provides advice about possible strategies;
• • Assists in the daily operations that support and implement current programme objectives;
• • Assists in the identification of risks associated with the various programmes and initiatives;
• • Analyzes programme results and presents findings to management;
• • Performs other related duties that may from time to time be assigned.

Required Skills

• Technical:

  • • Sound knowledge of Project Management
  • • Sound knowledge of research methodologies
  • • Ability to produce clear findings and reasoned recommendations
  • • Knowledge of Computer Office Applications
  • • Excellent time management skills
  • • Excellent analytical skills

• Core:

  • • Excellent planning and organizing skills
  • • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • • Strategic and creative thinker
  • • Ability to work in a team
  • • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • • Integrity/Ethics
  • • Customer and Quality Focus
  • • Ability to negotiate
  • • Persuasive

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management Studies, Public
• • Administration, or equivalent qualifications;
• • Three (3) years related experience;
• • Experience in a Military/Paramilitary organization would be an asset.

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Conditions Associated With The Job:

  • • May be required to occasionally work outside of normal working hours;
  • • May be required to travel island-wide.

Interested persons should forward their applications and résumés via email NO LATER THAN Friday, February 7, 2025, to: Director, Human Resource Management & Administration Human Resource Management & Administration (Civilian) Section Jamaica Defence Force Up Park Camp Kingston 5 ✉️ Email: jobopps.jdfciv@mns.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject: Research and Development Officer (GMG/SEG 1) Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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