Localisation Officer

Localisation Officer

LOCALISATION OFFICER

VISION 2030 JAMAICA - NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

The PIOJ is seeking to identify a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of Localisation Officer in the Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat.

Job Summary

The Localisation Officer will be responsible for coordinating all activities of the Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat within the component for localisation of Vision 2030 Jamaica - National Development Plan (NDP) and the integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within these processes.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of the implementation of Vision 2030 Jamaica

• Develop Localisation Programme (Strategy and Work Plan up to 2030) for Vision 2030 Jamaica and the implementation of the SDGs through Vision 2030 Jamaica

• Prepare quarterly and Annual Reports on implementation and development performance under the Localisation Programme

• Co-ordinate engagement of stakeholders at the local level, utilizing various modalities, to obtain participation in the development of each Medium Term Socio-Economic Policy Framework (MTF)

• Support key stakeholders in local development, towards the alignment of their planning with Vision 2030 Jamaica/MTF and the SDGs

• Support the development and implementation of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework and Plan for Vision 2030 Jamaica

• Undertake research and relevant analyses to support evidence- and results- based processes in Plan implementation

Qualification and Experience Required

• At minimum, an undergraduate degree in social policy, government, development studies or related area from an accredited/recognized institution
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in development planning
• Conversant with the content of the Vision 2030 Jamaica – National Development Plan and successive MTFs
• Competence in strategic planning, results-based management and/or monitoring and evaluation (M&E)
• Familiarity with Government of Jamaica and International Development Partners (IDPs) procurement guidelines and procedures
• Proficiency in the use of data analytic tools would also be advantageous.
• Previous experience in the public sector would be a distinct advantage

Attributes/Skills

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent writing, public speaking, and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good leadership and motivational skills
• Developed capacity for tact, diplomacy and negotiation
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines 

Applications should be submitted no later than May 3, 2022 to:

The Director, Human Resources

Planning Institute of Jamaica

16 Oxford Road

Kingston 5

Fax: 906-5011

Website: www.pioj.gov.jm

We thank you for your expressions of interest, however, only short listed applicants will be contacted