Research Officer

Research Officer

Research Officer

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is seeking to identify a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of Research Officer in its Research Coordinating Unit, on a fixed term contractual basis.

Job Summary

The incumbent conducts and/or contributes to social, economic and environmental research towards advancing the PIOJ’s sustainable development agenda and maintains a database to facilitate the Institute’s research efforts.

Main Responsibilities

• Identify appropriate research concepts towards the establishment and maintenance of a system that facilitates research in support of policy development and evidence-based and integrated planning
• Conduct research and disseminate findings in keeping with the periodic research agenda
• Contribute to the efficient completion of internally and externally conducted research undertakings
• Maintain a database of data and information consistent with the research agenda

Qualifications and Experience

At minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Development Studies or other Social Science, such as Sociology or Psychology, with at least three years’ experience in a research capacity OR a Master’s degree in a similar area with at least one year’s research experience.

 Specific Knowledge/ Competencies

• Good data analysis skills
• Excellent communication skills with specific emphasis on technical writing
• Expertise in data analysis software, such as SPSS, STATA, Econometrics
• Advanced quantitative and qualitative research techniques
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good interpersonal skills

Applications should be submitted no later than March 14, 2025 addressed to:

Director, Human Resources

Planning Institute of Jamaica

16 Oxford Road

Kingston 5