Senior Talent Management Officer - Scholarships and Assistance (GMG/SEG 3)

JOB PURPOSE:

Under the direction of the Senior Talent and Knowledge Management Scholarships & Assistance, Talent Management Officer – Scholarships & Assistance, is responsible for the administration which includes, designing, implementing, assessing and evaluating scholarships and assistance programmes and initiatives, which are aligned with occupational and skills shortages, as well as identify and rectify skills/competency gaps within the GOJ. In addition, the incumbent collaborates closely with representatives of local and international donor partners, inclusive of Embassies and High Commissions, in order to build and maintain strong partnerships and alliances which will drive and support organisational effectiveness and efficiencies, within the GOJ. The incumbent will accomplish his/her objectives through appropriate research, analyses and studies. This ensures that deliverables will be realized, based on the tenets of the Centre of Excellence of the MOFPS. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Management/Administrative Responsibilities 

• Contributes to developing the Section’s Budget, Strategic and Operational Plans; 

Technical/Professional Responsibilities 

• Administers the scholarships and assistance programmes in accordance with stipulated guidelines outlined by the GOJ and international donor agencies; 
• Collaborates with the Senior Talent Management Officer- Scholarships & Assistance, in building partnerships and alliances, with local and international donor partners in the development scholarships and assistance packages; 
• Assists with the management of the Scholarship and Assistance programmes in accordance with stipulated guidelines outlined by the GOJ and International Donor Partners; 
• Prepares Estimates of Expenditure and manage those Budgetary Allocations, related to the GOJ Scholarship and Assistance Programmes;
• Manage those funds used for technical assistance which are provided by bilateral and multilateral donor partners; 
• Applies ICT solutions to manage screening of potential scholarships and assistance awardees; 
• Manages and coordinates interviews for potential awardees of scholarships and assistance, ensure to arrange venues; 
• Notifies those successful applicants of their awards, rights and responsibilities under the scholarship and assistance programmes; 
• Monitors awardees’ performance on all of the various scholarships and assistance programmes; 
• Maintains records for scholarships and assistance, in accordance with approved records management systems; 
• Conducts studies and assessments to determine if the impact of scholarships and assistance programmes is continuous; 
• Responds to queries related to scholarships and assistance programmes;
• Applies HR analytics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of scholarships and assistance programmes; 
• Provides advice related to scholarships, policies, procedures and guidelines;
• Collaborates with the Workforce Planning Section in order to determine and establish, the appropriate version of HR metrics which measure and support, Scholarship and Assistance programmes as well as achieving business goals; 
• Assists in conducting research and any other consultative approach to assist in developing and implementing scholarship and assistance frameworks and programmes; 
• Implement strategies which will positively increase the GOJ’s brand and visibility through partnership development, strategic relationship management and publication of industry-leading practices; 
• Keeps abreast of developments in the Talent Management, Scholarship & Assistance environment, in order to support the GOJ with initiative and innovation in recommendations provided. 

Departmental Human Resource Responsibilities 

• Not applicable 

Customer Service Responsibilities 

• Uphold established customer service principles, standards and deliverables. 

Other Responsibilities 

• Perform any other related function as assigned. 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Strong decision-making skills. 
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication and research skills. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent planning and organizing skills with strong skills in customer relations. 
• Excellent judgement and decision-making skills. 
• Able to work independently, decisions are sound and supported by data.
• Possess high ethical conduct, confirmed integrity and is open to change.
• Is a competent user of computer hardware with knowledge of varied software applications. 
• Is willing to work co-operatively and collaboratively with stakeholders, able to establish and maintain good working relationships. 

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management OR Business Administration OR Public Administration OR Management Studies OR equivalent, from a recognized Tertiary Institution. AND 
• Two (2) years of post-qualification experience, in a related field of Human Resource Management. 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB:

• This is a typical office environment with standard office equipment and specialized software, with no adverse working conditions. 
• Travelling to attend conferences, seminars and meetings, within Jamaica and overseas is also part of this position for approximately XX% of the time.
• There can be stress due to working in a fast-paced environment, which includes interacting with varied critical stakeholders while meeting multiple and tight deadlines. 
• Extended working hours are expected.

We thank all applicants for the interest expressed; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.