CAREER DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
CAREER DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT SERVICES
6 GORDON TOWN ROAD
KINGSTON 7
The Career Development Officer is responsible for assisting in the implementation of a comprehensive National Career Development Programme and promoting the Development of Career Development Services island-wide. The Job Holder also assists in developing and implementing the Occupational Screening System and assisting in establishing Career Information Centres island-wide.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/EXPERTISE:
ü NVQ-J Level 5 Certification, Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in disciplines such as: Career Development/Counselling, Social Work, Workplace Training and Industrial/Counselling Psychology, Human Resource (HR) Development and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Industrial Training
ü At least three (3) years' relevant work experience in a comparable position business/work environment such as: HR division of any large Organization, a major employment bureau, a tertiary TVET Institution, an employer polytechnic/university career placement department and a Ministry of Labour department
KEY COMPETENCIES:
ü Ability to develop and implement Occupational Screening System
ü Ability to design and establish Career Information Centres
ü Excellent Analytical, Diagnostic and Critical Thinking skills
KEY DUTIES:
ü Assists in the implementation of National Policy for Career Development and provides guidance for the implementation into individual Educational Institutions
ü Assists in the Development and Publication of Career Development materials and the promotion of the use of innovative Technology and practices for enhancing the effectiveness of Career Development Programmes
ü Establishes a National Career Resource Centre and facilitates the establishment and promotion of Career Resource Centres island-wide
ü Reviews Career Development Programmes and institutes/recommends corrective action to address deficiencies identified
ü Assists in facilitating Career-related workshops and seminars within the Institutions
ü Assists in developing, oversees the implementation of an Occupational Screening System for candidates entering the HEART/NSTA Institutions and Programmes, and leads the Development/review of Career Development Programmes at the Institutions
ü Develops and oversees the implementation of Operational Policies and Procedures to guide the Administrative operations of the Unit
ü Participates in the Development of systems geared towards establishing and maintaining Strategic Alliances
ü Engages in Consultations with other Government Ministries, Departments, Agencies, Stakeholders and Customers as required
ü Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; benchmarking professional standards reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks
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 Ministry of Education, providing Training & Certification for all working age Jamaicans