PROJECT TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

PROJECT TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

The Office of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management (ODPEM) 

Presently, Jamaica is without an emergency telecommunication infrastructure and platform that can facilitate communication among government agencies and first responders during an emergency in a timely manner. 

The existing inventory of Emergency Telecommunications and Early Warning Systems (EWS) in Jamaica is limited and unsuitable for major and wide area impact for the use by first responders in critical moments.  The current radio network is not utilized due to lack of communications capacity and coverage, and it depends on unreliable methods such as emails, mobile phones, etc. to conduct communications. Due to these reasons, when an emergency occurs, there are problems with delays in the communication which affects the implementation of counter measures. 

The Government of Jamaica has received a grant from the from the Government of Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to carry out a  telecommunications project for the Improvement of Emergency Communication System in Jamaica (PIECSJ), to be executed by the Office of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management (ODPEM). 

We are therefore seeking to fill the following position on contract to become a part of the project team. A contract package, within the guidelines of the Government of Jamaica pay scale, will be offered to the successful candidates.

PROJECT TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Telecommunications Engineer, the Project Technical Assistant will be responsible for providing support in executing activities under the project.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide support to the project team to do the following activities:

• Assist with updating of the proof hub software.
• Assist with scanning of documents to create a comprehensive electronic filing system.
• Monitor the Project Team’s upload to the Z drive on a monthly basis.
• Assist with the compilation and timely submission of procurement requisitions.
• Provide the necessary support to the Procurement Unit with respect to the procurement of goods and services under the project.
• Assist the project team with specified activities during the installation phase of the project.
• Assist the Project Engineer in preparing for technical workshops/training and activities relating to the Telecommunications Installation and Maintenance Training Programme.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the Project Engineer.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

Technical skills including:

• Knowledge of Information Technology
• Knowledge of Auto CAD
• Basic knowledge of procurement procedures
• Knowledge of electronic and manual filing systems

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Excellent planning and organising skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Compliance
• Adaptability

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree or Diploma in related field
• Experience in Information technology
• Experience in Auto CAD

Please apply in writing along with a detailed resume no later than July 4, 2022.

Director of Human Resource Management

Office of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management

2 – 4 Haining Road

Kingston 5

We thank all applicants, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.