Director, Male Empowerment (GMG/SEG 3)

Key Responsibilities

Management/Administration: 

• Participates in the formulation of the Ministry’s Strategic/Corporate Plans;
• Contributes to the development of the Branch’s Operational/Work Plans and programmes and ensuring that staff members are effectively utilized and productivity is maximized;
• Manages the approved budget for the Unit, ensuring that all expenditure is documented and accounted for, according to Government of Jamaica (GoJ) guidelines;
• Provides sound policy advice to the Chief Technical Director, and the Principal Director on matters relating to the Unit’s portfolio responsibilities; 
• Manages and monitors all activities, programmes and policies within the Unit to realize the development and strategic positioning of the Bureau of Gender Affairs; 
• Leads the formulation of male development policies to support the work of the industry for sustainable growth and development; reviews and makes recommendations for policy changes where necessary to maintain relevance to the strategic objectives of the Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA); 
• Manages and provides leadership, coaching and mentorship to members of the Unit;
• Participates in monthly, quarterly, annual performance review and reporting meetings for the Unit; 
• Leads/co-ordinates meetings. 

Technical/Professional: 

• Develops and revises policies, programmes and strategies in line with the legislative standards and guidelines; 
• Overseas the effective administration and management of programmes and projects as it relates to the Unit; 
• Oversees the establishment and maintenance of an appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems; 
• Liaises with sectoral MDAs/NGOs, academia and other stakeholders regarding the Unit’s objectives; 
• Initiates and maintains strategic alliances with potential partners in local, regional and international markets to increase collaboration with the Unit; 
• Participates in the development and implementation of projects/initiatives geared towards advancing the development of males within the country; 
• Oversees the collection, analysis and compilation of research and reports to support policy development initiatives and programmes; 
• Identifies Inter-Sectoral/Inter-Ministerial policy issues, maintains close contact with relevant ministry officials and other relevant entities, as necessary; 
• Supports mechanisms for exchange of information, experience and other relevant feedback across Programme Implementation at the national and international levels;
• Leads all male development activities within the gender mainstreaming component;
• Reviews planned activities, and makes necessary modifications/ratifications, when needed, in response to any emerging circumstances; 
• Provides proactive and substantive technical support to the Organization of awareness raising and advocacy events, trainings, workshops, and drafting knowledge products. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Good oral and written communication skills; 
• Strategic vision; 
• Good analytical thinking skills; 
• Negotiating skills; 
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills; 
• Teamwork and co-operation; 
• Good planning and organizing skills; 
• Good leadership skills; 
• People Management; 
• Managing External Relationships. 

Technical: 

• Sound knowledge of NPGE, NSAP-GBV Policy; 
• Excellent knowledge of local, regional and international best practices;
• Ability to work inclusively and collaborate with a range of partners, including different GBV service providers for making referrals; 
• Good knowledge of Public Sector management policies and procedures;
• Excellent customer and quality focus;
• Sound knowledge of Government of Jamaica’s (GoJ) budgeting and procurement process; 
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant computer applications and systems. 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Undergraduate Degree in Gender and Development Studies, Public Policy/Social Policy Management or its equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution; 
• Training in Human Resource Management/Supervisory Management;
• Five (5) years’ experience in related working environment.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.