Training & Development Officer (Kingston, Jamaica) - National Works Agency

The National Works Agency, an agency of the Government of Jamaica,,is seeking suitably qualified individuals for the below mentioned position:

Training and Development Officer - Level 5

Qualifications and Skills required:

• At least a first degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences or equivalent
• Specialized training in Human Resource Development/Training techniques
• At least three (3) years experience in Human Resource Development
• Good decision making and problem solving skills
• Good oral and written communication skills

Reporting relationship: Reports to: Manager, Training and Development

Principal Responsibilities:

• Design and implement training programmes
• Develop and implement creative programmes, activities and services to meet workforce training needs
• Conduct needs assessment
• Administer training policies and procedures
• Research and recommend training and development strategies
• Develop and implement training events outside regular Agency programmes including seminars and workshops
• Facilitate the development of quality in-house trainers
• Analyze programme results as required by management to enhance training effectiveness

Applications should be submitted no later than Tuesday, November 3, 2020 to:

Manager, Personnel and Industrial Relations

National Works Agency,

140 Maxfield Avenue,

Kingston 10 or email: recruitment@nwa.gov.jm

The Agency thanks all applicants. Only individuals shortlisted will be contacted.