Economic Policy Analyst (GMG/SEG 2)

Key Responsibility Areas:

Management/Administrative Responsibilities 

• Represents the Branch at meetings, seminars, conferences, and workshops relevant to the Branch’s functions. 
• Supports steering committees, public consultations, and their relevant activities.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, special, and other reports. 
• Develops an individual work plan in alignment with the Branch’s operational plan. Technical/ Professional Responsibilities 
• Develops research instruments and methodologies to support policy research, analysis, and formulation. 
• Undertakes research and analysis to support economic and investment policy development and project/programme evaluation. 
• Supports the development and review of policies and prepares recommendations to support policy amendments. 
• Assists in the preparation of Cabinet Submissions, Cabinet Notes, Concept Papers, Ministry Papers, and other official documents. 
• Prepares position papers and other official documents on economic and investment related matters. 
• Monitors and analyzes economic and investment trends to support forecasting, policy development, and decision-making. 
• Supports the monitoring and evaluation of the impacts of implemented policies, programmes, projects, and legislations. 
• Assists with the review of payment requests and supporting documentation submitted by the Branch’s portfolio entities. 
• Coordinates public consultations and prepares required documentation to obtain and incorporate stakeholders’ input and feedback into policy development.
• Coordinates and prepares responses to stakeholder enquiries and requests for information on economic and investment matters. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Time Management skills 
• Customer and quality focused 
• Team-oriented 
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Confidentiality 
• Integrity 
• Sound judgment 

Technical 

• Policy Analysis – Sound knowledge in public policy; ability to assess, interpret, and evaluate policies and their implications to support evidence-based recommendations, decision-making, and effective policy implementation. 
• Policy Development – Knowledge of Government of Jamaica Policy development processes and guidelines. 
• Preparation of Cabinet Submissions and Cabinet Notes – Ability to research, draft, and present Cabinet Submissions and Cabinet Notes that are clear, accurate, evidence-based, and aligned with established government requirements and decision-making processes. 
• Research Analysis - Ability to research, analyze, and prepare briefing notes, briefs, and other concise documents that clearly present key information, issues, and recommendations to support decision-making and communication 

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Public Administration, Management Studies or relevant area. 
• Three (3) years of relevant experience, with at least (1) year of experience in the public sector. 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.