Manager-Project Development & Implementation (Kingston) (Level 12)

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The Tourism Product Development Company Ltd. (TPDCo.) is seeking to identify a qualified, motivated and result-oriented professional to fill the following Temporary position:

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the incumbent is required to identify appraise, monitor and manage the tourism development project to facilitate the implementation of St. Thomas Destination Development Management Plan (STDDMP).

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Management/Administrative:

  • Develops and coordinates the preparation of the Project Plans
  • Organizes and participates in meetings
  • Chairs Project Steering/Coordinating Committees, as directed.
  • Examines and approves, budgets and cash flows of projects based on outputs to be achieved at stipulated times.
  • Prepares and oversees the development of reports to Ministers, Permanent Secretary, Executive Director, and Director of Projects, etal.
  • Organizes facilities and participates in Project Steering Committee Meetings.
  • Co-ordinates actions arising from decisions of Steering Committees or other key stake holders meeting.

Technical & Professional Responsibilities

  • Develops a monitoring and assessment framework for project implementation.
  • Develops performance indicators and criteria for the mo0nitoring and assessment of Project Management and implementation.
  • Undertakes Risks Assessments for programmes and projects.
  • Participates in negotiations with MDA, NGOs, etal as it relates to the implementation of the STDDMP.
  • Organizes and directs monitoring of Ministries, Departments and Agencies involved in the provision of implementation of the plan.
  • Keeps abreast of current developments in the parish and make recommendations to support implementation the plan.
  • Recommends programmes and project redesign based on findings emanating from monitoring and evaluation activities.
  • Participates in the review of proposals submitted to the Tourism Product Development Company and the Ministry of Tourism to undertake development opportunities and provide written comments, where necessary.
  • Provides technical advice and guidance to the TPDCo and the Ministry’s other Public Bodies to facilitates appropriate technical assistance.
  • Conducts site visits to keep informed of the programmes and project’s progress.
  • Prepares reports on results on results of Monitoring and Evaluation exercises.
  • Utilizes Monitoring and Evaluation findings to inform proposals for development/ and or revision of project initiatives.
  • Scrutinizes and approves project proposals, reports, studies, appraisals, evaluations, position papers, manuals, guidelines, training plans and technical documents produced for or by projects.
  • Analyses project performance and formulate strategies to minimize performance and formulate strategies to minimize performance lags and deviation.
  • Organizes/participates in public education/sensitization of project beneficiaries.
  • Prepares Briefs and submissions for the Ministry, Cabinet and Parliament relating to the progress of the project implementation.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Required Competencies

The post-holder will be able to demonstrate:

 

  1. Core
  • Excellent organizing skills.
  • Excellent research and analytical skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and people management skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Initiative
  • Ability to lead and work team
  • Goal and results oriented.
  1. Technical:
  • Excellent Project Appraisal, Project Management, Implementation and Evaluation skills.
  • Good Risk management skills.
  • Good knowledge of the Government of Jamaica Procurement and contract procedures.
  • Knowledge of the policies and programmes of the Ministry of Tourism and Public Bodies.
  • Experienced in the use of standard computer applications and analytical tools such as Microsoft Projects
  • Sound facilitation skills
  • Sound negotiation skills
  • Knowledge of Ministry or Central Government’s operational procedures.

 

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

 

Minimum Required Education and Experience

  • Master of Science Degree in Economics, Business Administration /Project Management , or closely related field;
  • Three (3) to Five (5) years professional experience in a similar capacity.
  • Training in Project Management
  • Training in monitoring and evaluation would be an asset.

                                        OR

 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Project Management/Studies, or closely related field;
  • Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years working experience in a similar capacity.
  • Training in Project Management.
  • Training in monitoring and evaluation would be an asset.

     

                                       OR

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

  • Extensive parish wide travelling to conduct site visits and meetings.
  • Extended working hours.

 

Specify Licensing or Certification Necessary for the Job

  • Certification in Project Management (advantageous).

OR

 

“Any equivalent Combination of Qualifications and Experience”

 

Applications should be e-mailed to jobs@tpdco.org to the attention of The Executive Human Resource Manager no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday 20, 2024.

 

Subject: Manager- Project Development & Implementation

 

We thank all respondents, but only shortlisted persons will be contacted.

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