OFFICE OF THE SERVICES COMMISSIONS (Central Government) 30 National Heroes Circle Kingston 4 Jamaica Telephone: 922-8600 Fax: 924-9764 E-mail: communications@osc.gov.jm Website: www.osc.gov.jm CIRCULAR No. 34 OSC Ref. C. 484023 5th February, 2015 Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments are asked to invite applications from suitably qualified officers in their Ministries/Departments to fill the post of Senior Project Engineer (SOG/ST 7) – (Two posts – one not vacant) in the Public Expenditure Division, Ministry of Finance and Planning, salary range $1,636,132 - $1,944,847 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post. Job Summary To improve project implementation by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Key Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities include but not limited to the following: Analyses and appraises projects and loan agreements so as to ensure that only priority and well-conceived projects are approved for implementation; Monitors project implementation so as to promote the achievement of the desired outcome within time and budget; Facilitates mid-term reviews and undertakes process evaluations to determine the extent to which they have achieved their desired outcome within time and budget; Provides recommendations and advice in the production of the Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP), budget preparation and warrant allocation so as to ensure that resources are allocated to priority projects. Required Knowledge/Skills/Competencies Sound knowledge of project cycle management methodologies Excellent written and oral communication skills 2/… -2- Minimum Required Qualification and Experience A Bachelor’s Degree in Construction/Civil Engineering or related qualifications Five (5) years’ experience in projects and its relevant specialization Experience in contract management and administration and/or project monitoring would be an asset Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Friday, 20th February, 2015 to: Director Human Resource Management and Development Ministry of Finance and Planning 30 National Heroes Circle Kingston 4 Email: humres@mof.gov.jm Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted. Please ensure that a copy of this circular is placed at a strategic position on the Notice Board of the Ministry/Department and brought to the attention of all eligible officers.