Job Purpose
Under the general direction of the Permanent Secretary the Senior Director, Justice Reform Implementation, will support the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs to advance justice reform in Jamaica. This position is essential to further MJCA goals in Jamaica through provision of technical advice and technical assistance. The Senior Director is to research, analyze, develop, and manage high-impact projects in the area of justice reform and will develop and implement the justice reform research agenda and provide strategic research-related advice to the Ministry’s management team.
Key Outputs:
- Research conducted
- Legislation and evolving justice reform dynamics tracked
- Events planned
- Strategic plan for justice reform programme developed
- Advice provided
- Annual/Quarterly/Monthly/Periodic Reports prepared
- Individual Work plan developed
Key Responsibility Areas:
Technical/Professional Responsibilities
- Researches, assesses and develops potential policy areas and projects with particular focus on justice reform.
- Coordinate and strengthen MJCA relations with local inter-governmental organizations and international partners.
- Serve as the focal point for strengthening the MJCA’s external partnerships and ensure effective coordination, information exchange and follow-up on collaborative initiatives with entities such as UNDP, FCDO, UNICEF and also local justice sector partners.
- Oversee conference, meeting logistics, interpretation, documentation and seating arrangements and protocol operations.
- Provides support for legislative agenda to advance justice reform in Jamaica
- Tracks legislation and evolving justice reform dynamics
- Plans events and logistics, executes events geared toward justice reform and modernization
- Works to expand MOJ’s network of justice partners and stakeholders
- Develops strategic plan for Justice Reform Implementation Programme
- Provides timely periodic reporting and analysis on trends, policy considerations, key topics and potential political implications of developments in the justice sector
- Drafts briefs, memos and other documents in support of justice reform policy work for the Permanent Secretary.
- Provides inputs for strategic Ministerial briefs, speeches and talking points.
- Coordinate cross-sectoral inputs on justice reform as necessary and ensure high-quality preparation for related meetings with sponsors and international donor partners.
- Provides Technical advice on Justice Reform to the Ministry’s senior management team.
- Conducts required research on justice reform in other jurisdictions and present material to the Permanent Secretary.
- Represents the Ministry at specified functions.
- Coordinates study on barriers to access to Justice.
Human Resources Responsibilities
- Contributes to and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the Division’s and organization’s goals;
- Prepare presentations on the role of Section for the Orientation and Onboarding programme.
Other Responsibilities
- Performs all other duties and functions as may be required from time to time.
Performance Standards:
- Conduct research within agreed timeframe
- Provide support for legislative agenda
- Develop strategic plan for justice reform implementation programme according to prescribed format and within agreed timeframe
- Reports provided within agreed timeframe and prescribed format
- Handling of sensitive information and interfacing with people at different levels;
- Work Plan conform to established procedures and implemented according to established rules;
- Confidentiality, integrity and professionalism displayed in the delivery of duties and interaction with staff.
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
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Change Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Conflict Management
- Diplomatic Sensitivity
- Fiscal Management
- Flexibility
- Goal/Results Oriented
- Leadership
- Managing External Relationships
- Methodical
- Planning and Organising
- Presentation and Reporting
- Problem Solving and Decision-making
- Resilience
- Strategic Vision
- Stress Tolerance
- Technical Skills
- Use and Application of Technology
Other Competencies
- Strong technical base, well-developed analytical capabilities, and particularly, the ability to critically analyze industrial reports and other technical reports and outputs from consultants and other experts
- Proven ability to analyse and interpret information for decision making
- Proven ability to exercise sound judgment
- Proven ability to prioritise amongst conflicting demands and makes rational decisions based upon a sound understanding of the facts in limited
- Comprehensive knowledge of the general operations of the machinery of the government, the role, function and operations of Cabinet and Parliament
- Sound knowledge of the operations and functions of government ministries in order to envision and support opportunities for joined-up policy making
- Project Management: Planning, implementing, monitoring and completing projects, ensuring effective management of scope, resources, time, cost, quality, risk and communications.
- Excellent knowledge of the Government’s overall justice objectives
- Accountability and Financial Management: Implements strategies to achieve operational efficiencies and value for money
- Ability to manage limited resources in order to achieve challenging output targets
Minimum Required Education and Experience:
- Master’s Degree in a relevant field such as, Sociology, Law, Public Policy, Management Studies, Public Administration,
- Five (5) years of relevant work experience, preferably in positions involving systemic policy reform, research, and/or project management
Continuous Professional Development
- Attend relevant training on emerging trends and practices within the field
- Network within the profession and relevant associations to keep abreast with the industry.
Authority:
N/A
Specific Conditions associated with the job
- Work will be conducted in an office outfitted with standard office equipment and specialized software.
- 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 and overseas to attend conferences, seminars and meetings.
- Extended hours may be required to meet project deadlines
The Ministry of Justice & Constitutional Affairs thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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