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Job Objective

 

The incumbent is required to establish and maintain systems for receiving complaints, directing investigations and ensuring compliance with data protection laws.  The incumbent is also to determine whether a complaint justifies a criminal or disciplinary charge or, may be informally resolved. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

KEY OUTPUTS

  • Effective collaboration is maintained with investigators and stakeholders;

  • High ethical standards, confidentiality and integrity are maintained in the conduct of professional and personal business;

  • Consultation strategy reflect high level of inclusiveness;

  • Cases are closed in a timely manner;

  • Established policies, standards and procedures are adhered;

  • Report submitted are clear, concise and accurate;

  • Confidentiality, dependability and sensitivity are evident in the conduct of duties;

  • Integrity is exercised.

  • Manages the complaints resolution and compliance branches of the OIC;
  • Determines whether complaints justify criminal or disciplinary charge;
  • Develops and maintain complaints register;
  • Tracks complaints and provide advice to Deputy Commissioner on any gaps in legislative provision;
  • Develops mechanisms to improve compliance with legislation and regulations;
  • Participates in public education events to improve understanding of compliance requirements;
  • Provides support/information to legal officer in the preparation of legal advice to the OIC;
  • Manages the process by which complaints are received; 
  • Supervises the investigation of complaints; 
  • Records complaints under prescribed form and furnishing a copy to the complainant;
  • Cause an investigation into complaints to be made forthwith;
  • Reports on investigative findings with recommendations for further actions; 
  • Conducts informal hearings pursuant to the statute; 
  • Maintains a register of complaints and their resolutions;
  • Provides statistical data as required from time to time;
  • Guides the research programme required for the review and reform of relevant laws being the responsibility of the Commission;
  • Provides advice and assistance in the preparation of reports by the Commissioner;
  • Identifies trends based on data emanating from the investigation that will require legislation to address emerging issues;
  • Ensures the annual budget of the unit is prepared in accordance with relevant guidelines;
  • Reviews and assess the output of the unit against corporate/operational plans and makes recommendations for adjustments where changes are indicated;
  • Establishes and maintain systems for making complaints and conducting investigations;
  • Provides guidance and advice on matters relating to the work of the unit;
  • Ensures training and other development needs of employees are adequately identified and addressed;
  • Participates in the recruitment of staff for the unit;
  • Approves vacation leave for staff in the unit in keeping with established human resource policies;
  • Recommends/administers disciplinary action in keeping with established human resource policies;
  • Prepares reports on investigations as required by statute;
  • Performs any other related duties as assigned.

 

Human Resource Responsibilities

 

  • Monitor and evaluate the performance of direct reports;
  • Prepare performance appraisals and recommend strategies for personal development;
  • Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports through effective planning, delegation, communication, mentorship and coaching;
  • Establish and maintain a culture of teamwork and employee empowerment.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

  • Performance evaluation reports prepared within agreed time frame to agreed standards;

  • Compliance with the standards of investigation;

  • Compliance with the requirements of the Act;

  • Establish deadlines, targets and quality standards are consistently met;

  • Confidentiality, integrity and professionalism are displayed in the execution of duties and personal contact.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS

Internal

Nature of Relationship

Other functions with the Commission

To plan and conduct joint investigations and to evaluate complex cases

 

External

Nature of Relationship

Government Agencies & Ministries       

To resolve complex and controversial issues

 

Knowledge/Skills

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

The Performance Management and Appraisal System: Guideline System and Reference Manual – Competency Framework informed the following with grade ‘1’ being the lowest and ‘3’ or ‘4’ the highest

 

Core

Level

Functional

Level

Oral communication

3

Initiative

3

Written communication

3

Use of technology (relevant computer applications such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel)

3

Customer and quality focus

3

Strategic vision

3

Team work and cooperation

3

Problem solving and decision making

4

Interpersonal skills

3

Impact and influence

3

Compliance

4

Managing partners

3

Integrity 

4

Goal/result oriented

3

Change management

3

Planning and organizing 

3

 

Legislation, Regulations and Policies

4

Confidentiality

4

Leadership

3

Risk Management

4

Methodical

4

Negotiation

3

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

 

  • Post graduate Degree in Management Studies, Public Administration, Law, Information Technology or related field;
  • Attorney-at-Law or Certification in investigative methods from an accredited institution or police force;
  • Eight (8) years working experience with four (4) years at a managerial level.
Special Conditions Associated with the Job

 

  • Irregular and unscheduled working hours;

  • Agreeable office environment;

  • Some travel required (30-40%).

AUTHORITY

  • Initiate an investigation under the Act;

  • Determine whether there could be informal resolutions into a complaint;

  • Advising as to the dissemination of information on investigations.

 

Applications MUST include a résumé and the names of 2 work references and should be addressed and submitted via email, no later than SEPTEMBER 7, 2026 to:

 

The Human Resource Manager

Office of the Information Commissioner

The Masonic Building 

45-47 Barbados Avenue

Kingston 5

Email: [email protected] 

 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.