Government of JamaicaGovernment of Jamaica
Job Description: 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position within the ESTATE MANAGEMENT DIVISION, at the National Land Agency.

SENIOR DIRECTOR, ESTATE MANAGEMENT

(VACANT)

 

This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer/Commissioner of Lands.

Job Purpose

To manage approximately 40,000 parcels of land island wide owned by the Commissioner of Lands, comprising land settlement schemes, project land lease properties, Crown land leases and other Crown lands; to  maintain an effective acquisition, holding and divestment process for  government lands for wealth creation, economic growth  and other matters of national importance. 

Job Responsibilities

     Management/Administrative Responsibilities

  • Provides leadership through adherence to professional conduct, setting objectives, working in team and monitoring outputs
  • Prepares the Division’s Corporate Plan and budget and ensures plan  is implemented within budget
  • Allocates human and financial resources to meet operational needs.
  • Creates and maintains a work environment that promotes commitment to tasks, motivation and productivity
  • Exercises prudent management over given human, financial and physical resources.
  •  Participates in the formulation of policies and Corporate Plan to support the Agency’s mandate.
  • Prepares and submits Divisional reports to the Chief Executive Officer

     Technical/Professional Responsibilities

  • Develops and maintains a real property management system
  • Divests real property in accordance with the Crown Property (Vesting) Act and the Procedures for Divestment of Land
  • Oversees the preparation of all submissions for divestment to be submitted to the Minister with responsibility for lands to receive Ministerial approval in accordance with the Crown Property (Vesting ) Act
  • Demonstrates integrity and ensures transparency in the management of government real property assets
  • Develops and distributes government real property guidelines, procedures and standards
  • Monitors and evaluates operational results of the Division and related estate management activities in other Divisions and recommends corrective actions where necessary
  • Provides information and advice to the Chief Executive Officer and Directors on Estate Management matters    

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience

  • A first degree in Estate Management or Diploma in Surveying (General Practice Division)
  • Full exemptions from the Royal Institution of Charted Surveyors (RICS) written examinations would be an asset
  • Designation of Chartered Valuation Surveyor (MRICS or FRICS) would be an asset
  • Ten (10) years related working experience with a minimum of five (5) years in a managerial position
  • Public Sector Senior Management Training would be an asset.

A letter of Application accompanied by a Résumé should be submitted no later than February 17, 2023 to jobapplications@nla.gov.jm for the attention of:

 

The Director, 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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