Chief Executive Officer Job – NCRA, Jamaica

The Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Chief Executive Officer (Level 12) at the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA).

Salary

J$12,027,996 per annum.

Job purpose

Under the general direction of the Chairman, the Chief Executive Officer is responsible for:

• Developing and directing the implementation of NCRA’s five-year strategic plan to protect consumers, facilitate fair trade of goods and ensure compliance with health, safety and statutory regulations.
• Building the Authority’s capacity to support integration into the global environment.
• Managing a cadre of high-calibre inspectors to achieve and maintain compliance with world-class standards.
• Managing the budget effectively in accordance with Public Sector Guidelines to prevent cost overruns.

Key outputs

• Corporate and operational plans developed and implemented.
• Legislation reviewed and recommendations for amendments made.
• NCRA represented at local and international meetings.
• Contracts reviewed and recommendations made.
• Registry and databases developed and maintained.
• Disciplinary hearings administered.
• Staff performance evaluated and assessed, and staff needs identified and addressed.
• Performance reports prepared and disseminated on time.

Minimum qualifications and experience

• A postgraduate degree in Applied Science, Food Engineering, Food Science or equivalent; or a postgraduate degree in a management discipline or equivalent.
• Training in Risk Based Management and Risk Based Examination.
• Training in Project Management.
• Training and experience in developing, implementing and assessing an organisational strategic plan, such as a Balanced Scorecard.
• Ten years’ experience at managerial level in a risk-based, business or regulatory environment.
• Experience working in or with an ISO 9001-certified or ISO/IEC 17020-accredited entity would be a distinct advantage.
• Specialised experience within an international standardisation framework would be a distinct advantage.

Required competencies

• Strong analytical thinking, planning, organising, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Teamwork, negotiation and cooperation, with the ability to work on own initiative.
• Sound character, credibility and integrity, with tact and decorum in communication.
• Strategic planning, leadership and team-building skills.
• Risk mitigation, conflict resolution, project management, quality control and best-practice applications.
• Effective communication with people at all levels, strong interpersonal skills and coordination skills.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems.
• Excellent technical report writing and interpretation skills.

How to apply

Submit an application accompanied by your résumé no later than November 5, 2026.

Email: ps_office@miic.gov.jm

Address applications to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce
4 St. Lucia Avenue
Kingston 5, Jamaica

Further details are available at www.miic.gov.jm.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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