Monitoring & Enforcement Officer (GMG/SEG2)

We invite all suitably qualified candidates to apply for the post of Monitoring & Enforcement Officer (GMG/SEG 2) ($2,104,355.00- 2,501,416.00) per annum and any allowances attached to the post.

Job Purpose

To monitor Business Partner compliance with the Regulations governing LHI and Zone Operations

Strategic Focus

• To monitor Business Partner compliance with the regulatory requirements for LHI and Economic Zone operations
• Minimize economic leakages due to dysfunctional behaviours by Business Partners

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc. Degree in Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, Economics, or related discipline,
• Knowledge of commercial law, contract law, labour law and intellectual property law,
• Knowledge of Government of Jamaica (GOJ) Procurement Rules, Regulatory Economics, Governance and Risk Management.
• At least 2-3 year’s progressive experience in business
• Previous Forensic Auditing experience would be an asset

Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent knowledge of World Trade Organization, World Customs Organization and Jamaican laws and legal system,
• In-depth knowledge of international trade and emerging industries requirements
• Demonstrated knowledge of SEZ Act and Regulations, processes, practices, issues and considerations and ability to advise Authority Leadership,
• Good knowledge of areas of law impacting on SEZ Act and Regulations,
• Excellent knowledge and proficiency in the use of the legislative process,
• Skilled in the use of statistical packages contemporary modelling and analytical software and database management systems,
• Highly developed research skills,
• Proficiency in the use of and Microsoft Office Suite applications,

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor Business Partner Compliance & Minimize Economic leakages
• Receive and review periodic compliance reports from Zone BPS
• Identify and follow-up on non-compliance with reporting requirements
• Recommend actions for non- compliant BPs
• Provide input to the annual renewal of BP operating licenses
• Provide on-going performance metrics to Authority Management, Board and Minister
• Track and trace materials imported under special concessions in relation to Partner construction and production outputs
• Follow-up and resolve discrepancies with BPs