Standards and Regulations Officer (GMG/SEG 1)

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the Director – Standards, Regulations and Anti-Doping in Sports, the Standards and Regulations Officer assists the Director in providing administrative and technical support to the Secretariat for the Jamaica Anti-doping Disciplinary Panel, the Anti-doping Appeals Tribunal, the National Council for Sports and the four (4) committees of the Council. The Standards and Regulations Officer also assists the Sport Branch in the implementation sports initiatives, programmes, and policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaises with and assists in providing administrative and technical support to the following:
  • JADCO, Secretariat for Jamaica Anti-doping Disciplinary Panel
  • Anti-doping Appeals Tribunal
  • National Council for Sports and its four (4) Committees (Physical Infrastructure and Capacity Building, Athletes Development and Well Being, Standards Regulations and Anti-doping and Sports Tourism and Economic Development);
• Liaises with Local, Regional and International sporting bodies as required;
• Assists in the development of mechanisms/strategies/programmes/processes for the Anti-Doping Programme in Jamaica, to ensure that the level of compliance rating with the International Anti-Doping requirements are met through revision of codes and legislations in keeping with revised WADA standards;
• Assists in the development and implementation of Sports Programmes and initiatives at the community level;
• Supports the implementation of the National Sports Policy, which includes establishment of a Sports Museum and Athletes Wellness Centre, co-ordination of Athletes Insurance Plan and development of required Policies and Standards in Sports (e.g. Safeguarding and Protection of Children in Sports Policy);
• Participates in the development and co-ordination of programmes that enhance the well-being of athletes;
• Assists in conducting Sensitization Sessions with various sporting stakeholders to promote the National Sports Policy and Standards, Regulations and Anti-doping in Sports;
• Arranges meetings with coaches, league representatives and players in order to provide guidance and advice relating to sports policies, rules and regulations, governing the conduct of sports, and procedures governing sports activities;
• Develops and maintains relevant databases;
• Participates in the development and implementation of sports projects geared towards advancing of sports in Jamaica;
• Assists in facilitating discussions with various training institutions with regards to sports development; plan workshops and seminars relating to sports;
• Assists the Director in the preparation of Policy Papers, projections, reports, Cabinet Submissions on sports;
• Assists the Director in co-ordinating and monitoring sports activities including anti-doping in sports;
• Attends meetings and represents the Unit/Division at conferences, seminars and other fora as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

Core:

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Good planning and organizing skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Teamwork and co-operation
• Ability to use own initiative
• Integrity
• Good interpersonal skills
• Managing External Relationships

Functional/Technical:

• Sound knowledge of the Jamaican regulations, laws and guidelines which affects or impacts sports
• Sound knowledge of the sporting industries policies and legislation
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant computer applications and systems

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Undergraduate Degree in Sports Science/Management or its equivalent from an accredited tertiary institution;
• Three (3) years’ experience in a sporting organisation.

Special Conditions Associated with The Job

• There can be high pressure when deadlines are to be met;
• Travelling local, regional and international is required;
• Extended working hours are expected as well as working on weekends and public holidays.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.