Restorative Justice Field Officer (GMG/AM 3)

Job Purpose

The Restorative Justice Field Officer (RJFO) supports the Restorative Justice Parish Officer within the Ministry of Justice through managing several vulnerable and volatile communities. The focal areas of support for the RJFO are:

• Community Mobilization and Governance (e.g. preparation of community sensitization and public awareness plans, restorative practices training to schools and community-based organizations, implementation of restorative justice and other necessary rapid impact projects);
• Violence Prevention and Capacity Building;
• Restorative Justice programmes and conferences; and
• Social Marketing and administrative support. 

Key Outputs:

• Communities mobilized 
• Meetings/ consultations organized with respect to the development of Community Development and Safety Plans created 
• Monitoring assistance provided for the activities of non-governmental organizations (NGO) service providers 
• Training sessions executed 
• Restorative Justice Conferences arranged 
• Collecting samples, information and data to inform further analysis 
• Confer with RJ beneficiaries and support staff to conduct assessments as directed
• Extract and report on data driven conclusions for each salient undertaking 
• Administrative functions performed 

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Assist the Restorative Justice Officer in mobilizing the community and organizing meetings/ consultations with respect to the development of Community Development and Safety Plans including assisting in the collection of relevant data; 
• Assist in monitoring the activities of non-governmental organizations (NGO) service providers engaged to deliver Restorative Justice programmes to the community including the collection of relevant data;
• Assists the Restorative Justice Officer in preparing community development and safety plans
• Follow up with stakeholders to obtain relevant information required to inform plans and initiatives
• Assist in arranging Restorative Justice conferences; and 
• Performs administrative functions in the Restorative Justice Office. 
• Other Tasks 
• The RJFO will undertake any other tasks assigned by his/ her supervisor. 
• Works towards building a high performing team; and 
• Excellent Computer Skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel). 
• Assists in planning Restorative Justice Week Activities 

Performance Standards:

This job is satisfactorily performed when: 

• Quality of the relationships with the stakeholders; 
• Work-plans and Performance Reports developed within specified timeframe; 
• Integrity and confidentiality exercised in the execution of duties.

Required Competencies:

Core Competencies 

• Adaptability 
• Compliance 
• Customer and Quality Focus 
• Initiative 
• Integrity 
• Interpersonal 
• Oral Communication 
• Team Work & Cooperation 
• Time Management 
• Written Communication 

Technical/Functional Competencies

• Accountability 
• Attention to Detail 
• Conflict Management 
• Goal/Results Oriented 
• Methodical 
• Planning and Organising 
• Problem Solving and Decision-making 
• Resilience 
• Stress Tolerance 
• Technical Skills 
• Use and Application of Technology 

Other Competencies

• Good attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records to provide accountability and deliverability 
• Ability to establish positive relationships with partners, generating confidence and respect 

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Specific knowledge (however acquired) required to start: 

• Sensitivity to the needs of residents of violence prone communities in Jamaica; 
• Restorative Justice Processes 
• Community mobilization 
• Social Work is an advantage. 

Qualifications and Experience 

• Associate Degree in Social Work/Counselling/Psychology or other related Social Science or Arts
• Preferably three (3) years working experience in a low-income community 
• Experience in working or volunteering in a community-based organization 

Continuous Professional Development 

• Attend relevant training on emerging trends and practices within the field. 
• Network within the profession and relevant associationsto keep abreast with the industry. 

Authority:

• Organization of conferences 

Specific Essential Conditions associated with the job

• Work will be conducted in an office outfitted with standard office equipment and specialized software
• Work beyond normal office hours 
• The environment is fast paced with on-going interactions with critical stakeholders and meeting tight deadlines which will result in high degrees of pressure, on occasions. 
• May be required to travel locally to attend conferences, seminars and meetings 
• Willingness to work in volatile community 
• Must be willing to work at 50% of the time in the field

The Ministry of Justice thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.