Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following
positions within the National Land Agency.
1. MANAGER, MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS
The successful candidate will report to the Director, Business Services
Job Purpose
To prepare or edit organizational publications for internal and external audiences;
develop project plans and business strategies and build market position by
locating, developing, defining, negotiating and closing business relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
Managerial/Administrative Responsibilities
 Plans and directs development and communication programs to maintain
favourable public and stakeholder perceptions of the Agency's
accomplishments and agenda
 Confers with stakeholders to produce or coordinate production of
advertisements and promotions
 Studies the objectives, promotional policies and needs of the Agency to
develop public relations strategies that will influence public opinion or
promote ideas, products and services.
 Responds to requests for information from the media or designate another
appropriate spokesperson or information source.
 Monitors the operations of the Agency’s projects to ensure compliance
with established deadlines and budgets
 Monitors the Agency’s Call Centre and ensures standards are adhered to
 Develops new business relationships through approved projects
 Liaises with customers and stakeholders on an on-going basis to ascertain
needs.
 Screens potential business deals by analyzing market strategies and
financial implications
 Prepares statistical reports relating to the operations of the Agency
 Prepares presentations to be made by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
 Demonstrates leadership through ethical behaviour, delegation, sharing of
knowledge and skills
 Assists in the preparation of Divisional strategic plans and budget
 Promotes continuous professional development and career advancement
 Ensures dissemination of relevant information within the section and
encourages feedback
 Conducts performance reviews in accordance with PMAS guidelines
 Participates in selection of staff for the Division
 Establishes and fosters a culture of teamwork
 Maintains discipline and work ethic
Technical/Professional Responsibilities
 Defines project scope, goals, and develops project in collaboration with
senior management and stakeholders, for approval, and aimed at generating
increased revenue for the Agency
 Consults with advertising agencies or staff to arrange promotional
campaigns in all types of media for products or services.
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Plans and conducts market and public opinion research to test products or
determine potential for product success, communicating results to client or
management
Confers with other managers to identify trends and concerns or to provide
advice on business decisions.
Monitors and analyses project performance and formulates strategies to
minimise performance lags and or deviations that may compromise project
results.
Monitors all Special Projects Contracts for the Agency
Facilitates research to identify opportunities for new and existing markets,
products and services.
Manages all online service applications
Manages the Call Centre Operations
Ensures customized data requests are delivered and continuously reviews
the pricing structure
Develops, presents and implements plans for acquiring new
partners/customers
Develops strategies for the creation of new revenue sources.
Provides information and advice to CEO
Required Skills and Competencies:
The post-holder will be able to demonstrate
 Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
 Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills
 Excellent Marketing and Sales skills
 Excellent Public Speaking Skills
 Strong research and analytical skills
 Sound knowledge of market research
 Proficiency in speech writing and preparation of press releases
 Business awareness and a good knowledge of current affairs
 High proficiency in report writing
 Sound judgment and initiative
 Working knowledge of Call Centre operations
 Ability to work in a team environment
 Familiarity with the Government of Jamaica procurement procedures
 Good negotiating skills
 Competence in the use of relevant computer applications
Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience:
 An undergraduate degree in Business Administration/ Marketing or Mass
Communication or a combination of relevant qualifications
 At least three (3) years’ experience in a management position
 Five (5) years related working experience
Working knowledge of the media landscape would be an asset.
Remuneration Package:
 Salary Range: $2,772,913.00 - $3,003,989.00 p.a.
 Motor Vehicle Travel Allowance: $975,720.00 p.a. (If you own a motor
vehicle).
2. SENIOR BUILDING OFFICER
The successful candidate will report to the Operations Manager
Job Purpose:
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To facilitate the timely and pro-active maintenance of properties and equipment
owned by the Commissioner of Lands and the National Land Agency in a cost
effective and efficient manner
Key Responsibilities:
Managing/Administrative Responsibilities
 Assists with the development of Unit operational Plan
 Executes and monitors the Unit Work Plans
 Assists with the review and documentation of policies and procedures
 Ensures that staff comply with the policies and procedures of the Unit and
Agency
 Monitors service requisitions to ensure completion of requests
 Schedules/rosters work of support staff
 Provides leadership through example and sharing of knowledge and skills
 Conducts performance appraisals in accordance with established guidelines
 Ensures that staff is trained
 Prepares reports on the activities of the Unit
 Arranges for Board of Survey to be convened to deal with derelict and
unserviceable or obsolete items and furniture
Technical/Professional Responsibilities
 Prepares the annual budget for repairs and maintenance to government
houses
 Prepares annual Facility Audit of all Commissioner of Lands residential
properties
 Prepares Preventative Maintenance Schedule for all residential properties
 Ensures that cleaning and routine maintenance of government houses are
done
 Identifies and reports to the Operations Manager any need for major repairs
and maintenance work
 Prepares Bills of Quantities/Engineer’s Estimates for repairs/construction
works to be done to Government houses and the Agency’s facilities as
required
 Takes off quantities and price quantities for works to be done
 Prepares project sites for construction works being done
 Initiates and supervises projects (start, supervision, contract award,
monitoring of budgets, preparation of payment vouchers and project
handing over)
 Ensures the utility bills for common area consumption are submitted to
accounts and payments made
 Selects service providers to effect repairs to building and equipment up to
specified limits, monitors work done by them and certifies bills for
payment
 Assists with the disaster preparedness and emergency management
programme for government owned properties and ensures adequate disaster
supplies are in stock
 Prepares submissions to Procurement Committee for repairs/refurbishing
and related activities to government houses
 Arranges for the procurement and distribution of furniture and equipment
for the Government houses as approved by the Chief Executive Officer
 Assists with the preparation of Scope of Work for construction works
projects
 Assists with the preparation of tender documents for contract of repairs to
be put to Tender
 Prepares Variation Orders for construction projects
 Ensures that inventory of furniture and equipment for government houses is
current
 Checks and certifies invoices submitted
 Conducts on-site visits and monitors all construction work executed by
Contractors to ensure compliance with Contract Drawings, Bills of
Quantities and Specifications
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Liaises with Contractors, Architects etc. during repair/renovation process
and maintains visits to observe standard of work, target dates and
expenditure in relation to work completed
Required Skills and Competencies:
The post-holder will be able to demonstrate:
 Excellent interpersonal skills
 Excellent planning and organizing skills
 Ability to communicate at all levels
 Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
 Demonstrates high level of customer service and quality focus
 Excellent negotiation, decision making, planning and organizing skills
 Excellent time management skills
 Ability to foster good teambuilding skills
 Able to exercise initiative at all times
 Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
 Sound knowledge of Government of Jamaica procurement policies,
procedures and guidelines
 Sound knowledge of building construction, plumbing and maintenance of
mechanical, air conditioning electrical equipment
 Competence in the use of word processing and spreadsheet software
 Working knowledge of Autocad software would be an asset
Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience
 Bachelor of Science degree in Facility Management, Construction
Management or Mechanical Engineering or other facility or constructed
related discipline from an accredited institution
 Certificate in Supervisory Management/Management Studies
 At least four (4) years’ experience in a similar position at the supervisory
level
Certification or training in Project Management would be an asset
Remuneration Package:
- Salary Range: $1,903,436.00 - $2,041,707.00 p.a.
-Motor Vehicle Travel Allowance: $514,500.00 p.a.
(If you own a motor vehicle)
A written letter of Application accompanied by a résumé should be submitted no
later than Friday, May 8, 2015 to:
The Manager, Human Resource Management & Development
National Land Agency
8 Ardenne Road
Kingston 10
We appreciate all responses but only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
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