Ministry Of Homeland Security
Port of Spain
Job Description
The incumbent will lead the research functions as relevant sections transition into a Policy Unit and apply appropriate methodology and procedures for research activities as well as analyse data which will inform policy for all facets of security-related issues <div> </div><div><br></div>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
Co-ordinate the research activities of transformational units including the Office of Law Enforcement Policy and International Affairs Desk Unit. <div> </div><div> Assists with the drafting and editing of policies for the various units. </div><div> Establishes and maintains official mechanisms and systems in collaboration with key personnel to obtain a wide range of information and statistics at source related to the operations of the Ministry. </div><div> Plans, organizes and conducts surveys and other types of research activities into security matters pertinent to the operations, functions or problems addressed by the Ministry on behalf of its clients. </div><div> Conducts research on national security issues with an emphasis on current global trends. </div><div> Comments on research studies prepared for the Ministry or submitted for review by external agencies. </div><div> Advises on the interpretation of the methodology used in collecting, analyzing and interpreting data. </div><div> Advises (Minister/PS/Divisional Heads) on security issues and programmes. </div><div> Prepares Terms of Reference for consultants. </div><div> Trains research team in methods and procedures to be applied. </div><div> Serves on committees. </div><div> Develops profiles for research projects for the budget submission. </div><div> Works with the information technology unit to create and maintain databases for research data. </div><div> Liaises and collaborates with other Research Units in Government Ministries and Departments, quasi government bodies and private organizations relevant to issues and trends of the sector. </div><div> Supervises the preparation of statistical reports as required by divisions/agencies of the Ministry. </div><div> All other matters as determined by the Permanent Secretary. </div><div><br></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div>
Key Competencies
Strong analytical skills. <div> </div><div> Knowledge of SPSS, Excel, Access understanding of statistical techniques for the Social Sciences. </div><div> Ability to plan, organize, direct and supervise staff of lower-level analysts engaged in research. </div><div> Considerable knowledge of principles, techniques, and practices of research and investigative methodology and relevant software. </div><div> Considerable experience in the formulation and implementation of research activities. </div><div> Ability to compile, collate and present research data in a useful form. </div><div> Ability to analyse and evaluate problems objectively. </div><div> Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to prepare reports containing descriptive analytical and evaluative content. </div><div> Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public. </div><div> Ability to utilize quantitative and qualitative research in policy formulation. </div><div><br></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div>