Organisational Development Officer (2 Year Fixed Term Contract)

The Organisational Development (OD) Officer is required to perform organisational reviews, conducts research, develops and recommends effective solution for the adoption and implementation, restructurings and preparation of policy and procedural manuals.

ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (OD) OFFICER

(2 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT)

CORPORATE OFFICE

6B OXFORD ROAD

KINGSTON 5 

The Organisational Development (OD) Officer is required to perform organisational reviews, conducts research, develops and recommends effective solution for the adoption and implementation, restructurings and preparation of policy and procedural manuals.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/EXPERTISE:

ü  NVQ-J Level 5 Certification or Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent in disciplines such as Human Resource Management/Development/Management Studies/Public Administration or its equivalent;

ü  Formal training in Human Resource Management/Organisational Development;

ü  Two (2) years’ related experience in Human Resource Development

ü  Any other equivalent combination of qualification and experience

KEY COMPETENCIES:

ü  Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally

ü  Good decision-making, problem-solving and critical thinking skills

ü  Ability to negotiate and persuade

ü  Strong research skills

ü  Strong goal/result orientation

ü  Keen listener

ü  Sound knowledge of Government’s regulations, policies and procedures

ü  Strong knowledge of Human Resource Management principles and practices

ü  Knowledge of Project Management

ü  Proficiency in data management tools

ü  Excellent Resource Management techniques

ü  Excellent ability to build partnerships and synergies amongst Stakeholders

ü  Strong Leadership and Management skills

KEY DUTIES:

ü  Reviews and evaluates the existing job descriptions

ü  Develops new job descriptions for proposed positions

ü  Conducts background research to inform job content

ü  Examines relevant statutes, regulations, directives and reports related to the Organisation to determine legislative framework for functional responsibility

ü  Collects job related data through interviews, questionnaires, and observations to obtain specific information to inform studies, research, etc.

ü  Conducts interview with staff for systems and procedural studies

ü  Reviews records that will assist in validating findings

ü  Prepares proposed findings and recommendations

ü  Provides feedback on progress of study/research

NB: The duties and responsibilities of this position will require the incumbent to travel in the pursuit of their duties and as such, all applicants MUST possess a reliable Motor Vehicle and a valid Drivers’ Licence.

 All applications, accompanied by up-to-date resumés and cover letter should be addressed to:

THE DIRECTOR

HUMA RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

THE HEART/NSTA TRUST CORPORATE OFFICES

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

6B OXFORD ROAD, KINGSTON 5

 ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED

 The HEART/NSTA Trust is a Statutory Agency of the Office of the Prime Minister, providing Training & Certification for all working age Jamaicans