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MANPOWER OFFICER II

Kind of VJnrk

Technical and supervisory work in the field of employment*.

Distinguishing Features of VJork

An employee in this class is responsible for organising job placement

activities at a local exchange or a foreign service post and/or conducting

placement surveys and programmes in specific areas. V^ork Includes organising

and scheduling the work of a small group of technical...,.and. •non-^-echnical

officers engaged in placement activities including job interviewing and

counselling; investigating requests for the recruitment of non-nationals

establishing and conducting training in employment, counselling and placement

activities. The employee exercises some degree of independent judgement

within the framework of departmental policies, but work is reviewed by a superior

officer for efficiency and adherence to these policies through reports and

discussions.

Examples of Work

Organises and supervises the work of a group of technical and clerical

workers engaged in job placement and counselling activities at a local exchange.

Advises the competent authority on the need for recruitment of non

nationals on request and investigates and monitors understudy arrangements for

training of local counterparts in rejpect of the work permits programme.

Supervises on the job training of exchange personnel and

scheduling and conducting formal staff training programmes.

Devises exchange operations and makes recommendations for improved

efficiency to meet current and projected needs.

Establishes and maintains liaison with employers and institutions

engaged and interested in job placement and counselling and ensures the proper

dissemination of information pertaining to employment activities.

Represents the agency at community programmes and discussions.

Ensures the preparation and maintenance of comprehensive reports and

including labour market and occupational information.

Performs related work as may be required

in assists

records

Required Knowledges Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of employment placement methods and of the

techniques of interviewing and job counselling.

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Considerable knowledge of the sources of labour market information.

Knowledge of the principles of administration.

Ability to organise and supervise the work of a moderate sized group

of technical and clerical workers engaged in job placement and counselling.

Ability to review operations of an Employment Exchange and suggest

improved methods.

Ability to collect, collate and review labour market and occupational

data.

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Ability to plan and execute on the job training programmes.

Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and to express ideas

clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

with fellow employees, memners of the public, employers and other agencies

interested in the job placement function.

Minimum Experience and Training

Considerable experience in the field of job placement and counselling

as may have been gained in the next lower class and training as evidenced

by the General Certificate of Education, Ordinary Level with passes in five

subjects including English Language supplemented by a Diploma or an In-service

Training Course in Job Placement or a related field; or any equivalent

combination of experience and training.

PD. 2/18/5 V.II