The Jamaica Bauxite Institute is the principal policy, research and development, advisory, monitoring and implementation arm for the government of Jamaica in the Bauxite/alumina/aluminum sector.
We seek to engage a qualified and experienced individual for the following position:
GENERAL MANAGER LEVEL 11 (BAND 13)
(Salary Range: $11,455,206.00 15,405,979.00)
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Under the supervision of the Board of Directors, the General Manager will execute the following:
● In collaboration with the Chairman and sub-committees of the Board, develop policies for recommendation to the Government aimed at the development of the bauxite/alumina/aluminum industry in Jamaica
● Direct the implementation of agreed policies falling under the purview of the JBI and ensure the implementation of monitoring strategies.
● Oversee the formulation and implementation of research and development programmes to enhance the utilization of Jamaican bauxite ore in an efficient, timely and environmentally safe manner
● Manage the continual reassessment of Jamaican bauxite ore reserves to update knowledge on their quantity and quality and to ensure rational allocation and utilization consistent with the national interest.
● Develop and implement community development programmes for the communities adjacent to bauxite and alumina operations, involving coordination among company heads, Members of Parliament, community leaders and government agencies, to enhance harmony between the operators and their neighbors and to promotesustainable development programmes in thesecommunities.
● Direct programmes to keep abreast of technological developments in bauxite mining and Bayer process technology to ensure that local applications are efficient, environmentally safe and that the utilization of Jamaican bauxite reserves maintain cost-competitiveness in the world market
● Liaise with the Ministry directly responsible for bauxite matters, as well as associated Ministries, in, inter alia, taxation, fiscal, monetary, utilities and labour matters
● Liaise with and give support to (via technical advice on negotiations or representation on boards) related organizations such as Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBM), and Clarendon Alumina Production Limited (CAP)
● Liaise with, and provide support on Government's behalf, to business-related joint ventures or partnerships such as JAMALCO.
● Liaise with the heads of the bauxite/alumina companies, locally and abroad, and take or recommend necessary actions to the Board to enhance the development of the industry
● Manage the liaison with the companies to formulate theimplementation of safe environmental practices in the production and refining of bauxite and alumina
● Direct the development of programmes aimed at enhancing the utilization of byproducts from the processing of bauxite and alumina, such as gallium, rare earth elements, iron, titanium, ceramic and building products, oxalates, and sodium aluminate.
● Provide oversight and development aimed at themaintenance of a world-class documentation centre with relevant reference and archival documents related to the management of the industry, on a scheduled basis viajournals and other publications on the local and global industry.
● Oversee the development of human resources activities in the various areas of the Institute to develop and enhance the availability and preferred employer status of the JBI to promote the retention of a high-quality workforce.
KEY OUTPUTS
● Demonstration of strategic vision driven leadership
● Sustainability Projects implemented
● Directional Reports are provided
● Business Planning initiated
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Implementation of Board mandated policy within agreed time frame
Extent of empowerment resulting from implementation of environmental programs
Extent of development and implementation of BCDP
Development and achievement of set goals towards self-sustainability programs
Degree of adoption of applicable technological innovation
Achievement of budgeted targets
OBJECTIVES FOR WHICH ACCOUNTABLE
Performance Measurement- Implement and ensure that superior organizational systems remain in place to identify respective divisional responsibilities and accountabilities and how performance will be measured.
Leadership - Provide employees with the flexibility to innovate within the rules and parameters of the institute.
Strategic Planning- Obtain buy- in from the management on goals and objectives. Include in house directors and management in communicating the goals and objectives to staff, thus engendering an inclusive culture.
Initiate and spearhead growth strategies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION
An advanced degree in the sciences (pure or applied), economics, commerce, engineering, the
liberal arts, law, or any other comparable subject.
EXPERIENCE
● At least ten (10) years working experience in research, technical management and international negotiations at a senior executive level in a large sized organization.
● Demonstrable experience in developing strategic and business plans and a working knowledge of measures of performance.
Publications in critical scientific, economic or resource policy journals is an asset
Please reply no later than Friday November 22nd, 2024 to:
The Chairman
Board of Directors
Through: The Human Resource Manager
Jamaica Bauxite Institute
Hope Gardens Complex,
P.O. Box 355,
Kingston 6.
OR
Email us at: [email protected]
We thank all applicants for their expression of interest. However, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
