Administrator GMG/AM 3 (Band 5)

Salary Range: $2,190,302 - $2,945,712 per annum

JOB PURPOSE

Under the general supervision of the Principal Director, Culture and Creative Industries Policy Development and Monitoring Branch, the Administrator provides support in the implementation and coordination of planned activities and cultural exchange programmes to meet the objectives of the Branch. 

KEY OUTPUTS

• Implementation of planned activities and programmes 
• Planned activities 
• Cultural Data Bank maintained
• Research conducted and findings reported
• Periodic and Annual Reports prepared
• Administrative Support provided
• Sound advice and technical support provided

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Assists in the implementation of the planned activities and coordinates the cultural exchange programme in the schools:
• Liaises with the relevant school personnel to make the necessary arrangements to facilitate the preparation;
• Participates in the planning of the programmes and the visiting of the schools;
• Ensures that information in respect of the programmes are communicated effectively to the relevant personnel;
• Attends meetings to promote the cultural programmes;
• Maintains records of the activities conducted during the programmes;
• Ensures that the relevant reports are prepared at the end of each programme.
• Provides support to the Principal Director in the preparation of special workshops, seminars and  other activities at the community level:
• Establishes and implements the methods periodically to improve work flow;
• Conducts research on cultural activities;
• Collates information on the status of venue and artistic groups to ensure that the mandate is fulfilled.
• Prepares information for dissemination on cultural exchanges and activities to the wider public and conduct assessment reports;
• Assists with the establishment of cultural data bank to include information on persons involved in all areas of the Creative Industries;
• Prepares reports and makes recommendations for solution to administrative problems;
• Conducts research and compiles data for easy retrieval by the staff in the Division;
• Provides administrative support to the Division as part of the process to ensure efficient and effective record keeping;
• Attends meetings and other programmes as instructed and prepares reports for submission to Principal Director.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Functional/Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of the national policy priorities of the Culture portfolio
• Excellent Customer & Quality Focus
• Good Research and analysis skills  
• Able to work well with creative people and diverse groups
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant computer applications and systems

Core Competencies

• Oral and written and communication skills
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Planning and Organising
• Interpersonal skills
• Team work and cooperation
• Integrity

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• An Undergraduate Degree in the Social Sciences such as Management Studies, Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution. 
• Two (2) years related work experience.

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than Monday, December 9, 2024 to:

Director, Human Resource Management and Development

Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport

4-6 Trafalgar Road

Kingston 5

We thank all applicants for their expressions of interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.