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