Performance Management & Organizational Development Officer (GMG/SEG 1)

Key Responsibilities

To manage the Performance Management and Appraisal System with a view to facilitate performance improvement: 

• Co-ordinates and delivers sensitization sessions on Performance Management and Appraisal System to ensure awareness; 
• Provides coaching, guidance and information on PMAS related issues to all staff, including managers and supervisors; 
• Develops/reviews customized manuals and forms for the Agency, in keeping with established guidelines; 
• Reviews Unit Plans and individual Work Plans to ensure quality of content and alignment with Operational Plans; 
• Monitors compliance and general adherence to the PMAS policy, and recommends appropriate strategies to mitigate gaps; 
• Contributes to the development of draft PMAS status reports; 
• Facilitates the appeal process of PMAS; 
• Develops and maintains PMAS database. 

To support organizational development initiatives within the JDF: 

• Develops and reviews output focused job descriptions for each position; 
• Assists in developing and reviewing output focused Job Descriptions and Terms of References; 
• Assists in preparing submissions for restructuring and reclassification of posts. 

To co-ordinate the employee Rewards and Recognition Programme: 

• Collates list of eligible staff for Rewards and Recognition; 
• Co-ordinates meetings and special events; 
• Notifies relevant parties of selection and eligibility for reward/recognition; 
• Provides administrative support to the rewards and recognition committee. 

To support the PMAS Audit activities aimed at improving the system. 

• Evaluates the PMAS activities and recommends changes as identified; 
• Researches best practices to make the system more effective. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core 

• Oral and written communication skills 
• Planning and organizing skills 
• Problem solving and analysis 
• Strong presentation skills 
• Interpersonal skills 
• Customer relations skills 
• Initiative 
• Integrity 
• Team work and co-operation 

Technical 

• Methodical 
• Analytical Thinking 
• Use of Technology 
• Technical Skills 
• Problem solving and analysis 

Knowledge 

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Applications (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel and Visio) 
• Working knowledge of Government’s Strategic and Operational Planning and Budgeting processes; 
• Sound knowledge and understanding of corporate functions and their potential strategic contribution; 
• Sound knowledge of performance monitoring techniques. 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Management, Human Resource Management, Public Sector Management or equivalent qualifications and training; 
• Training in the operation of the GOJ Guideline Performance Management and Appraisal System would be an asset; 
• Two (2) years’ experience in a Human Resource Management 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• May be required to work beyond normal working hours and weekends;
• Office located some distance from the main entrance; 
• May be subjected to search based on JDF’s rule.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.