STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 

1.  Provide farmers with a comprehensive and efficient extension service that fully utilises ICT technology to support, modernise and increase agricultural production, productivity and farmer income; 

2.  Promote the diversification of agriculture, and improved post harvest handling, agro-processing and livestock production to increase the value of agriculture to the national economy, thereby also improving the standard of living of farm families;

3.  Supply farmers, processors and marketers with real time market intelligence, to enhance incomes by reducing surpluses or shortages; 

4.  Maintain an up to date farmer registration database, giving full details of type of cropping patterns, type of livestock production, location and size of holdings;

5.  Promoting land husbandry practices which preserve the natural resource base and discourage farming practices which lead to environmental degradation, particularly in critical watersheds;

6.  Ensure that plant and animal, health and safety standards are maintained by educating farmers, thereby ensuring national and international confidence in Jamaican agricultural products;

7.  Encourage farming communities through group activities to improve family health and nutrition, reinforce social cohesion and supplement household income through the development and marketing of new agro processed products;

8.  Implement national policy initiatives for food security, rural and national economic development; whilst fostering linkages with international donors, NGO’s and CBO’s and other relevant agencies; 

     9.  Implement appropriate disaster mitigation measures, ensuring a high level of preparedness within farming communities, effectively carrying out damage surveys and developing appropriate strategies to restore productivity once the event has taken place;

    10.   Attract more young people into agriculture by establishing and strengthening linkages with school garden programmes and the 4 H movement;

    11. Develop a human resource capability aligned with the overall mission of the Authority which will ensure officers have a clear career development path and are regularly trained and updated in the latest technologies; 

    12. Maintain a high level of corporate governance accountability and transparency by ensuring that all financial management, accounting, procurement, monitoring and evaluation systems satisfy the legal and managerial requirements of a Statutory body which is moving towards an effective, performance based, executive agency.

JOB PURPOSE:

Under the supervision of the Parish Chief Accountant, the Caretaker ensures that the premises and all government assets are secured and protected. The incumbent also supervises all part time cleaners 

KEY OUTPUTS:

• Gates and buildings locked
• Security devices monitored and defects reported to Supervisor or Parish Manager
• Custody of keys maintained
• Register of vehicles prepared
• Part-time cleaners’ attendance register monitored
• Reports prepared and submitted
• Part –time cleaners monitored

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Resides on the premises

Ensures that the main gate is properly manned at all times in the absence of the Security Guard

Arranges to have the buildings and gates securely locked outside of normal working hours

Ensures that all security and fire fighting equipment functions effectively at all times and reports defects or problems to the Parish Chief Accountant

Liaises with the Parish Office with a view to maintaining effective security systems on the premises during normal working hours

Supervises the administrative offices and cashiers’ cage during cleaning operations

Supervises the work of the part-time cleaners when they are assigned

Having custody of keys to building after they are locked by the relevant officers

Monitors the attendance register of the part-time cleaners

Maintains a register of all vehicles entering and leaving the premises during and outside normal working hours ( weekends and public holidays)

Reports any defects, manage or loss noted in or around the compound to the Ministry’s security officer

Provides access to persons who are authorised to use the facility.

Ensures the maintenance of the grounds and property

OTHER RESPONSIBILITY

Perform any other related duties which may be assigned from time to time

AUTHORITY

N/A

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Reports are prepared and submitted within an agreed time frame

Gates are manned and/or locked at all times

Security devises checked and defects reported within an agreed time frame

Government assets, buildings and furniture checked daily

Keys maintained in keeping with required standards

Register of vehicles  up-to-date and accurate

Part-time cleaners’ register up-to-date and accurate

Designated offices supervised during cleaning operations on a daily basis

Staff needs are clearly identified and addressed

Staff performance meets or exceeds set targets

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS

Internal

External

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Ability to use own initiative

Knowledge of the operations of Government / Knowledge of the Authority’s policies and procedures

Strong leadership skills

Good interpersonal skills

Good communication skills

Strong customer relations skills

Good problem-solving and conflict management skills

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 9 Level Education
• Three (3) years experience

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• Nil