Research Officer SOG/ST 6 (Band 9)

Salary Range: $5,198,035 - $6,990,779 per annum

JOB PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Research Coordinator, the Research Officer is responsible for conducting gender sensitive research to support the work of the Bureau of Gender Affairs and the Ministry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Management Responsibilities

• Participates in the development and implementation of the Unit’s operational plan and annual budget;
• Prepares and submits reports and technical papers as requested; 
• Attends meetings and represents the Division/Ministry at conferences, seminars and other fora as required.

Technical/Professional Responsibilities 

• Plans, organises and implements gender sensitive research in areas relevant to the work of the Gender Affairs Division.
• Assists in the identification of statistical indicators and methodology to facilitate gender analysis.
• Conducts research studies, surveys and provide reports related to findings.
• Processes and analyses data researched and present findings of research. 
• Liaises with local, regional and international agencies and other statistical departments towards the collection of sex-disaggregated data for the execution of research activities and dissemination of information.
• Prepares reports, technical papers, briefing notes, press releases and public educational materials as required.
• Prepares daily news highlights from local newspapers, online and other sources, weekly work schedules, quarterly newsletters and reports.
• Sources and collates gender-specific data to be posted on the Division’s website.
• Assists internal and external users of the Gender Documentation Centre with information in the absence of the Librarian.
• Demonstrates and builds the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct in order to promote confidence and trust in the output of the Division.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Functional/Technical Competencies

• Sound knowledge of statistical methods, survey designs and investigative programmes
• Strong computing, quantities and information gathering skills
• Customer and quality focus 
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant computer applications and systems (SPSS or other similar applications)

Core Competencies

• Oral and written communication skills
• Analytical Thinking
• Planning and Organising
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Flexibility and adaptability 
• Initiative 
• Integrity
• Interpersonal skills

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Undergraduate Degree in Social Sciences, Gender and Development studies or related discipline; 
• At least three (3) years’ work experience in a gender analysis, research and policy development environment.
• Postgraduate Degree in Gender and Development is an asset

Application letters 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 Friday, September 19, 2025, 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.