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<div class="ck-content" data-wrapper="true" dir="ltr" style="--ck-image-style-spacing: 1.5em; --ck-inline-image-style-spacing: calc(var(--ck-image-style-spacing) / 2); --ck-color-selector-caption-background: hsl(0, 0%, 97%); --ck-color-selector-caption-text: hsl(0, 0%, 20%); font-family: Segoe UI; font-size: 9pt;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 107%; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; width: fit-content;" width="fit-content"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;" lang="EN-JM">The Port Authority of Jamaica wishes to recruit a <strong>SYSTEMS ANALYST/PROGRAMMER (Grade 5) </strong>in the Information Systems Department.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;"><b style="width:fit-content;" width="fit-content"><span style="line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-JM;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;" lang="EN-JM"><strong>SALARY SCALE:</strong></span></b><span style="line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-JM;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;width:fit-content;" lang="EN-JM" width="fit-content"> $5,612,841.27 - $6,418,683.77 per annum.</span></span></p></div>
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<div class="ck-content" data-wrapper="true" dir="ltr" style="--ck-image-style-spacing: 1.5em; --ck-inline-image-style-spacing: calc(var(--ck-image-style-spacing) / 2); --ck-color-selector-caption-background: hsl(0, 0%, 97%); --ck-color-selector-caption-text: hsl(0, 0%, 20%); font-family: Segoe UI; font-size: 9pt;"><p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in; mso-pagination: none; width: fit-content;" width="fit-content"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;"><span style="mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;" lang="EN-GB"><strong>JOB SUMMARY:<o:p></o:p></strong></span></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ligatures:none;width:fit-content;" lang="EN-GB" width="fit-content">The incumbent is responsible for providing computer support services to users by coordinating and facilitating analysis, implementation and maintenance of enterprise-wide business applications. The scope of responsibilities includes utilising internal and external tools and resources to troubleshoot systems and applications, and resolve problems, thereby ensuring user satisfaction.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0;"> </p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in; mso-pagination: none; width: fit-content;" width="fit-content"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;"><span style="mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;" lang="EN-GB"><strong>DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:<o:p></o:p></strong></span></b></span></p><ul style="padding-inline-start: 40px; margin-inline-start: 0px; margin-inline-end: 0px; width: fit-content;" width="fit-content"><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .25in;"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;"><span style="mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;" lang="EN-GB">Implement, monitor and maintain assigned application systems to ensure users’ requirements are met and the use of the systems is optimized, while improving efficiency in processing methods. <o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .25in;"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;"><span style="mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;" lang="EN-GB">Provide support, configuration, testing, training and customization for assigned applications.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .25in;"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;"><span style="mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;" lang="EN-GB">Develop, implement and monitor new projects ensuring co-ordination with existing projects and integration of application and user requirements. <o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .25in;"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;"><span style="mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;" lang="EN-GB">Continuously liaise with systems users to gather information to ensure technical compatibility with organizational requirements; make and implement recommendations to optimize system use and performance.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .25in;"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;"><span style="mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;" lang="EN-GB">Prepare and maintain user manuals, references and specification documents on methods and procedures used for existing and/or new systems.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .25in;"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;"><span style="mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;" lang="EN-GB">Identify and document systems, databases, processes, procedures, requirements, systems specifications and schematics. <o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .25in;"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;"><span style="mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;" lang="EN-GB">Prepare detailed, logical flowcharts and diagrams outlining the order in which data are to be processed, where decisions must be made, and the sequence of equipment operations involved for systems supported. <o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .25in;"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;"><span style="mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;" lang="EN-GB">Monitor system performance; coordinate system updates to improve efficiency and productivity. Facilitate and assist project teams as directed. <o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .25in;"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;"><span style="mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;" lang="EN-GB">Create, change and delete user accounts, upgrade administrative tools and utilities; add new services and configure as necessary to meet organizational needs as directed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .25in;"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;"><span style="mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;" lang="EN-GB">Perform performance tuning, hardware upgrades and resource optimization, and configure/add new services as required.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .25in;"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;"><span style="mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;" lang="EN-GB">Perform and/or facilitate data back-ups and restoration for assigned applications.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .25in;"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;"><span style="mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;" lang="EN-GB">Offer technical advice on user requirements, systems selection, implementation, design, development and programming.</span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .25in;"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;"><span style="mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;" lang="EN-GB">Develop Information System (I.S) and reports in accordance with organization’s specifications and goals. </span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .25in;"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-JM;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;width:fit-content;" lang="EN-JM" width="fit-content">Any other duties assigned.</span></span></li></ul></div>
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<div class="ck-content" data-wrapper="true" dir="ltr" style="--ck-image-style-spacing: 1.5em; --ck-inline-image-style-spacing: calc(var(--ck-image-style-spacing) / 2); --ck-color-selector-caption-background: hsl(0, 0%, 97%); --ck-color-selector-caption-text: hsl(0, 0%, 20%); font-family: Segoe UI; font-size: 9pt;"><p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in; mso-pagination: none; width: fit-content;" width="fit-content"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;"><span style="mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;" lang="EN-GB"><strong>QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: <o:p></o:p></strong></span></b></span></p><ul style="padding-inline-start: 40px; margin-inline-start: 0px; margin-inline-end: 0px; width: fit-content;" width="fit-content"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:list 20.85pt;"><p style="margin: 0; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;" lang="EN-GB">BSc. Degree in Computer Science or equivalent</span></span></p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-pagination:none;tab-stops:list 20.85pt;"><p style="margin: 0; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;" lang="EN-GB">Three </span></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;width:fit-content;" lang="EN-GB" width="fit-content">(3) years’ experience in developing computer applications in an on-line environment</span></span></p></li></ul></div>
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<div class="ck-content" data-wrapper="true" dir="ltr" style="--ck-image-style-spacing: 1.5em; --ck-inline-image-style-spacing: calc(var(--ck-image-style-spacing) / 2); --ck-color-selector-caption-background: hsl(0, 0%, 97%); --ck-color-selector-caption-text: hsl(0, 0%, 20%); font-family: Segoe UI; font-size: 9pt;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center; width: fit-content;" width="fit-content"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language:EN-JM;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;" lang="EN-JM"><strong>If this opportunity interests you, and you meet all the above requirements, please submit your applications by 2025 April 9.</strong></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center; width: fit-content;" width="fit-content"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;"><b style="width:fit-content;" width="fit-content"><span style="line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-JM;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language:EN-JM;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ligatures:none;" lang="EN-JM"><strong>We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.</strong></span></b></span></p></div>
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