Project Officer -The Universal Service Fund

The Universal Service Fund invites applications for the position of Project Officer to assist with the designing, planning, and execution of projects efficiently, within budget and on time, consistent with the mandate of the Universal Service Fund.

This includes collaborating with project stakeholders island-wide to identify and evaluate strategic projects and to ensure punctual execution of approved projects at industry leading standards.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:-

• Evaluate project proposals for compliance with established funding criteria 
• Monitor project implementations island-wide 
• Define the deliverables, resource requirements and work plan for each project 
• Compile timely financial and performance reports and present reports 
• Track and control project costs and executions 
• Identify potential projects, consistent with the corporate mandate 
• Testing and managing the operation of the wide-area-network and associated equipment 
• Ensure that computer systems are operating optimally at all times 
• Performing User Acceptance Testing for all completed projects

REQUIREMENTS:- 

• BSc. In Electrical Engineering/Telecommunications/Information Technology or equivalent with at least three years’ experience in the field. 
• Experience and knowledge in project management techniques. 
• Sound knowledge of data communications principles. 
• Good working knowledge of web technologies 
• Sound knowledge of computer systems. 
• Sound knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office tools including Microsoft Project. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks within a high pressure environment.
• Ownership of a reliable motor vehicle, approved for use on corporate business is a requirement.

Submit applications no later thanFriday 2016 March 11 to: ceo@usf.gov.jm or

The Chief Executive Officer 
Universal Service Fund 
4th Floor, PCJ Resource Centre 
36 Trafalgar Road, 
Kingston 10

The Universal Service Fund (USF), an agency of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining is a statutory body with a mandate for discharging the government’s responsibilities for universal ICT services under the Telecommunications Act. The USF has the responsibility to collect and manage the Universal Service Obligation Levy imposed on incoming international telephony calls. We extend our appreciation to all applicants. However, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.