Performance Management & Organizational Development Officer (GMG/SEG 1)

Summary

The incumbent is responsible for managing the Performance Management and Appraisal System (PMAS) and supporting organizational development activities within the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). 💰salary range $3,501,526 - $4,709,163 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• To manage the Performance Management and Appraisal System with a view to facilitate performance improvement:

  • • Co-ordinates and delivers sensitization sessions on Performance Management and Appraisal System to ensure awareness;
  • • Provides coaching, guidance and information on PMAS related issues to all staff, including managers and supervisors;
  • • Develops/reviews customized manuals and forms for the Agency, in keeping with established guidelines;
  • • Reviews Unit Plans and individual Work Plans to ensure quality of content and alignment with Operational Plans;
  • • Monitors compliance and general adherence to the PMAS policy, and recommends appropriate strategies to mitigate gaps;
  • • Contributes to the development of draft PMAS status reports;
  • • Facilitates the appeal process of PMAS;
  • • Develops and maintains PMAS database.

• To support organizational development initiatives within the JDF:

  • • Develops and reviews output focused job descriptions for each position;
  • • Assists in developing and reviewing output focused Job Descriptions and Terms of References;
  • • Assists in preparing submissions for restructuring and reclassification of posts.

• To co-ordinate the employee Rewards and Recognition Programme:

  • • Collates list of eligible staff for Rewards and Recognition;
  • • Co-ordinates meetings and special events;
  • • Notifies relevant parties of selection and eligibility for reward/recognition;
  • • Provides administrative support to the rewards and recognition committee.

• To support the PMAS Audit activities aimed at improving the system:

  • • Evaluates the PMAS activities and recommends changes as identified;
  • • Researches best practices to make the system more effective.

Required Skills

• Core:

  • • Oral and written communication skills
  • • Planning and organizing skills
  • • Problem solving and analysis
  • • Strong presentation skills
  • • Interpersonal skills
  • • Customer relations skills
  • • Initiative
  • • Integrity
  • • Team work and co-operation

• Technical:

  • • Methodical
  • • Analytical Thinking
  • • Use of Technology
  • • Technical Skills
  • • Problem solving and analysis

• Knowledge:

  • • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Applications (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel and Visio)
  • • Working knowledge of Government’s Strategic and Operational Planning and Budgeting processes;
  • • Sound knowledge and understanding of corporate functions and their potential strategic contribution;
  • • Sound knowledge of performance monitoring techniques.

Qualifications

• • Bachelors Degree in Management, Human Resource Management, Public Sector Management or equivalent qualifications and training;
• • Training in the operation of the GOJ Guideline Performance Management and Appraisal System would be an asset;
• • Two (2) years’ experience in a Human Resource Management

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

  • • May be required to work beyond normal working hours and weekends;
  • • Office located some distance from the main entrance;
  • • May be subjected to search based on JDF’s rule.

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 to: Human Resource and Administration Manager Jamaica Defence Force Up Park Camp Kingston 5 📧 Email: joboppsjdfciv@gmail.com 📋 N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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