Transcriber (OPS/SS3)

Organisation
Institute of Jamaica
Reference
VAC-58684
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Secretarial Administrative & Clerical
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
$1,711,060.00 - $2,301,186.00 per annum
Date Posted
31/07/2025
Expiry Date
22/08/2025
Under the supervision of the Senior Research Fellow, the incumbent has responsibility to create and maintain a database of transcriptions

 

EMPLOYMENT PERIOD

August 4, 2025 to July 31, 2027 

 

 

 

MAJOR DUTIES

  • Transcribes verbatim interviews and other research data. 
  • Assists Research Officers in the production of worksheets 
  • Assists in the planning of research activities by attending and participating inweeklyresearch meetings 
  • Assists Research Officers in maintaining a catalogue of audio/visual materials in theACIJ/JMB collection 
  • Maintains a record of materials received and transcribed. 
  • Prepares monthly reports and other specific reports 
  • Preparing work plans. 
  • Assists other members of staff in the preparation of exhibitions and lectures
  • Ensures that confidentiality is maintained. 

 

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

  • Knowledge of Caribbean history and culture 
  • Knowledge of educational methodologies and practices 
  • Use of audio-visual equipment 
  • Research skills 
  • Typing speed of at least 80 words per minute. 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE

  • Four (4) GCE ‘O’ Level or CXC Subjects including English Language and Mathematics
  • Teacher’s Diploma 
  • One year’s experience in a public relations/education environment. 

 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

  • It is possible that the officer may be required to do field trips, overnight in the field, work outside the normal working hours, and be asked to observe non-Christian religious ceremonies and rituals.
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