Research Officer - Jamaica Clearing House Mechanism (SOG/ST4)

JOB OVERVIEW

To assist the Senior Research Officer - Jamaica Clearing-House Mechanism (JA CHM) in the research, management and dissemination of natural resource information by the Jamaica Clearing House Mechanism and in promoting the Natural History Museum of Jamaica, Institute of Jamaica as a national resource centre on Jamaica’s biological diversity and and natural heritage. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Researches and prepares material for the JA CHM website, including the national biosafety web pages. 
• Researches and prepares the information for the JA CHM biodiversity conservation newsletter. 
• Assists with the development of public education resource material (i.e. brochures, display boards, pamphlets etc.). 
• Contributes to research and data analysis in response to biodiversity-related information requests. 
• Maintains an Information Request Database for the JA CHM. 
• Maintains catalogues of publications and photos received for the NHMJ Science Library through the JA CHM. 
• Collates and enters data into the Jamaica Invasive Species Database. 
• Supports Geographic Information System (GIS) activities in the NHM 
• Assists with technical aspects of CHM projects. 
• Participates in projects and forums on biodiversity and its conservation, as requested 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• B.Sc. in the Biological Sciences or Geography 
• Certificate in Information Technology or Computer Sciences 
• One (1) year full-time working experience. 
• Experience with database management would be an asset. 

PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT

• February 2, 2026 – August 7, 2026, (6 months starting February 2026).