Director : Careers

* Justice Reform Implementation Unit

Lead and form part of the core reform implementation team within the Ministry of Justice in Jamaica
Provide strategic, technical advice to the Ministry of Justice, senior Government Officials, Judicial, Political and Civil Society Leaders on: Key entry points and justice sector reform strategies (both conceptually and with respect to implementation); Justice Reform Programme designs, management and implementation strategies, priorities, performance measures, coordination, implementation principles and related areas
Manage and/or facilitate (i) the implementation of the Justice System Reform Policy Agenda Framework; (ii) the activities related to implementation of the JUST Programme and; (iii) any other strategy for justice sector reform
Develop strategies and lead the process of building national consensus on justice sector priorities, reform needs and approaches and stakeholders' engagement
Develop work plans, support preparation and submission of project reports and monitor implementation of the various initiatives in the justice sector
Support resource mobilization for the Justice Sector and manage project financial sector
Ensure the participation and inclusion of civil society including community groups and women's organizations and representatives of other vulnerable groups in consultation processes

*Significant experience in leading important transformation (preferably in legal/judicial or public sector reforms) in a Commonwealth jurisdiction
Significant* experience in setting strategic direction and providing strategic advice to senior management on policy issues and priorities
Experience in developing and maintaining good working relationships with high level officials
Significant* experience in managing human and financial resources, including resource mobilization
Experience in developing or managing international development assistance projects or programmes
Graduate level education in Public Policy, law, Management or other related field
Formal Training in project Management is prerequisite
Proven project management and implementation skills
Proven experience in policy development or reform
Knowledge of sustainable development issues in a developing economy context
Excellent and demonstrated communication and consultation skills
Proven experience in developing or managing projects or programmes in the context of international cooperation
Fluency in written and spoken English

NB: *Significant experience means the depth and breadth of the experience, arising from having performed a broad range of various, complex related activities and acquired over a period of 7 to 10 years

Job Categories

Articles