Social Policy Research Analyst

Social Policy Research Analyst

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is seeking to identify a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of Social Policy Research Analyst in its Social Policy, Planning and Research Division.

Pay Scale: Level 9 - salary starting at $6,491,634 p.a.

JOB SUMMARY

The incumbent will have the responsibility to conduct socio-economic research and analysis, including the analysis of household consumption, poverty, inequality, vulnerability and social protection; prepare Cabinet submissions; manage research projects; provide technical and policy advice on various statistical and socio-economic issues; and provide inputs for project and policy development, monitoring and evaluation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate, implement and manage research projects related to the social sector.
• Conduct research and analysis on various socio-economic issues including household consumption, poverty, inequality and deprivation.
• Prepare policy research papers and chapters in areas relating to household living conditions, poverty, inequality and deprivation in the context of sustainable development.
• Review and provide feedback on survey instruments, research papers and chapters ensuring relevance to policy priorities.
• Provide socio-economic research and information services, including contribution to the production of documents, publications and policy papers.
• Provide technical advice and inputs in the preparation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of social and economic policies, plans and programmes.
• Provide technical advice and participate on sectoral and national committees and working groups

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Master’s Degree in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Development Studies or a related area of study with at least five years’ related experience.
• Strong analytical skills; strong quantitative research skills; strong problem-solving skills; experienced with qualitative research methods.
• Specific knowledge of economics, statistics, measures of poverty, socio-economic policy issues, econometric modelling.
• Proficient in use of statistical software (e.g. STATA, SPSS, SAS, R, EViews, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

• Proficient in planning, maintaining quality standards, organising and time management
• Excellent technical writing, public speaking and presentation skills
• Ability to work with persons and in teams at various organisational levels
• Aptitude to prioritise multiple tasks to meet deadlines
• Capacity to work on own initiative

Applications should be submitted no later than February 21, 2025 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.