VACANCY: PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR
GOVERNMENT OF JAMAICA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL SECURITY
PROGRAMME OF ADVANCEMENT THROUGH HEALTH AND EDUCATION (PATH)
REQUEST FOR CURRICULUM VITAE
Individuals are being invited to submit a Letter of Interest and full Curriculum Vitae for the position of:
PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR
JOB PURPOSE
To monitor, coordinate and assist in the implementation of all
activities related to Technical Corporation Projects by working
closely with all the units within the Project Department, Implementing
Agencies and International Development Partners
KEY OUTPUTS
• Administrative work plan for the programme developed
• Records and correspondence of all communication with other stakeholders maintained
• Terms of Reference for Consultants of the Programme developed
• Meeting schedule for internal and external meetings. Responsibility Areas
• Assist the Project Director to oversee the day-to-day activities of the Project Unit to ensure that targets are met
• Assist in the coordination of activities in all areas of the Project: Training, Public Education, Operations and Monitoring
• Work with the Procurement Specialist to source consultants for the Project as the need arises
• Develop Terms of references for short-term consultancies needed by theProject
• Arrange and attend meetings, seminars, study tour, symposiums and other events related to the project efforts
• Prepare briefs, articles, proposals, journals and other technical documents
• Work with the various units of the Project to prepare their budgets
• Liaise with representatives from the International Lending Agencies (World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank) on aspects of the Project
• Liaise with stakeholders such as Planning Institute of Jamaica, Ministries of Health and Education in order to ensure collaboration
• Ensure operational plans, quarterly review and input to budget are completed within established formats and timeframe to support the objective of the Project
• Ensure operational guidelines, policy and procedures are documented and current.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• First Degree in Arts or Social Sciences
• Training in International Relations
• At least two weeks project implementation experience
COMPETENCY SKILL REQUIREMENTS
• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills
• Good oral and communication skills
• Ability to work without supervision
• Computer literate.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION
Responses should be submitted in hard copy or via email on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 to the attention of:
Project Director, PATH
Ministry of Labour and Social Security
14 National Heroes Circle
Kingston 4
Telephone: 876-967-0420
Email: consultancy@mlss.gov.jm
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