In keeping with the goals of transforming Jamaica's education system the Ministry of Education & Youth is being modernized.Under this programme many new career opportunitiesin education are being created.

DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE SERVICES (GMG/SEG 4

 

CORE FUNCTIONS

Reporting to the Permanent Secretary, the incumbent will be responsible for -:

  • Managing the work of the Executive Services Unit.
  • Developing and reviewing cabinet submissions and briefings in respect of the Ministry’s legislation programme, as well as coordinating the comments from the Ministry’s Agencies and Departments.
  • Monitoring and ensuring implementation of Cabinet Decisions and preparing the relevant reports in a timely manner.
  • Providing technical advice to the Honourable Minister, Permanent Secretary, Divisional and Agency Heads geared towards the development of policies.
  • Leading the preparation of the budget for the Executive Management portfolio of the ministry and managing its administration.
  • Maintaining a register of the Board of Directors of the Ministry’s agencies and ensuring that the composition is consistent with relevant statutes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Specific knowledge and skills:

  • Sound knowledge of the operations of Government
  • Sound knowledge of planning and Government policy formulation
  • Knowledge of the following acts and regulations
    • The Education Act
    • The Education Regulations
    • Public Service Regulations
    • Staff Order
    • The Access to Information Act ,as well as

       The Ministry of Education’s policies, rules and regulations            

  • Sound knowledge of the principles and practices of management
  • Excellent analytical skills and ability to think strategically
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to lead and motivate staff

QUALIFIATION AND EXPERIENCE

  •  Post Graduate Degree in Public Policy/ Public Administration/Economics/ Management Studies
  • Eight (8) years related working experience in  the Public Sector, five (5) of which should be at the Senior Management Level

Interested persons are invited to submit their applications with résumés, no later than Friday, March 5, 2010to the address presented below: 

Director of Personnel
Ministry of Education
2nd Floor, Building 2
2-4 National Heroes Circle
Kingston 4
OR

Email: jobapplications@moe.gov.jm

We thank all applicants for expressing an interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

 
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