Job Purpose

The Technical Coordinator is responsible for supporting the CEO through a combination of project management, writing and editing, research, and administrative support.

Strategic Objectives:

• To provide critical support to the CEO in achieving the organisation’s strategic objectives

Qualifications & Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Management, Business, International Business or Public Administration, Business Economics, Operations Research, Econometrics, or equivalent qualification
• Minimum seven (7) years of progressive experience in a business analysis, business planning and reporting role
• Training in Strategic Management
• Sound business background
• A background in international trade and or logistics would be a definite asset

Specific Knowledge and Skills

• Facilitation skills and facilitated planning
• Capital Budgeting using DCF techniques
• The Project Management Body of Knowledge
• Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, especially in the data management functionality of Excel
• Knowledge of Business Intelligence (BI) tools would be a plus

Job Duties and Responsibilities

To provide critical support to the CEO in achieving the organisation’s strategic objectives

• Manage special projects for the CEO;
• Support and coordinate projects with other departments of cases.
• Prepare policy briefings, talking points, presentations and proposals for internal and external meetings.
• Schedule, prepare materials and notes, and ensure follow-up for various Board, leadership and staff meetings;
• Draft and edit various documents including internal/external correspondence and legislative testimony;
• Conduct and assemble research, track other program models and generate ideas on a variety of topics;
• Research and prepare briefing materials for key materials and presentations;
• Participate in meetings, task forces and workgroups both internally externally;
• Facilitate the flow of emails and telephone communications;
• Coordinate and facilitate visits to JSEZA for International Partners, Government Officials, community partners, and foundational and private funders;
• Work with the Executive Assistant to the CEO to manage the CEO’s Office;
• Completes own performance self-assessment
• Other responsibilities, as assigned by the President & CEO

Specific Knowledge

• Facilitation skills and facilitated planning
• Capital Budgeting using DCF techniques
• The Project Management Body of Knowledge
• Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, especially in the data management functionality of Excel
• Knowledge of Business Intelligence (BI) tools would be a plus

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Tuesday, 6 May 2025 to:

Director, Human Resource Management & Development

Special Economic Zone Authority

13 Waterloo Road

Kingston 10

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.