Job Description

Job Title : RESEARCH OFFICER (Code- 9855)


Experience: - Years

Job Description / Responsibilities:

1. PURPOSE

To provide support and assistant to the Manager, Curriculum Development in the management, control and supervision of the administration and operation of the Curriculum Development Unit at the RPNGC National Centre of Excellence that will now deliver high quality training and development for the Police Force personnel in the country.

2. DIMENSIONS

Financial: Nil   

Staff: Nil     

Others: Responsible to the position of the Manager, Curriculum Development Unit, and the Second Officer In-Charge for developing Curriculum Programs. Liaising with other Training Institutions both internal and abroad, branch and Units heads to ensure performance at all levels of the organizations comply with expected standards. Liaise with senior officers at the Royal Police Constabulary Headquarters and at the Regional and Provincial Police Stations on important curriculum development matters that are important for building capacities of police personnel at those levels.

3. PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Responsible for the development of Curriculum and provide support and professional assistance to the Manager, Curriculum Development Unit and the Second in-Charge for the effective and efficient management of the Curriculum Development Unit.
  • Carry out research and provide information on relevant information for the development and upgrading of the curriculum development programs.
  • Make appropriate recommendations through the Manager, Curriculum Development Unit and to the Curriculum Advisory Panel for approval of new training policies, courses and materials.
  • Assist with the organization of meetings, seminars and other important meetings on development programs.

4. MAJOR DUTIES

  • Responsible for providing support to the Officer In-Charge Curriculum Development Unit through the Second In-Charge on the effective and efficient management of the Curriculum Development Unit.
  • Review existing courses and determine instructional procedures for developing training materials towards achieving set objectives.
  • Conduct specific teaks relating to the development of Curriculum programs and provide information to the Manager, Curriculum development through the Second In-Charge that are relevant for management decisions to improve performance of the Curriculum Development Unit.
  • Act as Second Officer In-Charge in the absence of the Second Officer In-Charge of the Curriculum Development Unit performing all the tasks of the Unit.
  • Design and write tests and assessments using selected criteria according to sequencing training objectives.
  • Provide support on revising existing material to ensure standardization and logical progression between training courses and carry out analyses of specific needs for training within the Force.
  • Assist with the design of curriculum development programs that are necessary for upgrading and designing curriculum suitable for current needs.
  • Responsible for the effective and efficient management of the functions and responsibilities of the Curriculum Development Unit in the absence of the Second Officer In-Charge.
  • Assist with research surveys and analysis on the specific training needs within the Constabulary that are appropriate and relevant to various training courses.
  • Conduct research, coordination and development of new training programs for various training courses in line with curriculum development.
  • Liaise and consult with the Senior Training Instructors of the Training and the Academic Wing in relations to course needs analysis, course designs, course developments and testing and assessments that are relevant to curriculum development activities.
  • Carry out revision and updating of training materials for various training conducted at the RPNGC National Centre of Excellence and the Regions that are relevant to developing curriculum development initiatives.
  • Maintain close liaison with the Manager, Examination and Evaluation Section regarding the effectiveness of all courses conducted at the RPNGC National Centre of Excellence.
  • Identify the training development needs of the RPNGC National Centre of Excellence and the Regional and Provincial Training personnel and recommend appropriate curriculum development programs.
  • Where necessary, assist the writing teams and provide advice to the team members of the best method of writing, designing and developing instructional materials and aids suitable for general training.
  • Responsible for the preparation of the Training aids, identify specific management plans and assist with the design and development of training programs and courses.

5. NATURE AND SCOPE

This position assist in ensuring effectiveness and efficiency of quality curriculum development programs for all police personnel and administrative support staff throughout the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary Institutions in the country.

5.1 WORKING RELATIONSHIP

(a) Internal

  • Report directly to the Second Officer In-Charge Curriculum Development Unit of the RPNGC National Centre of Excellence and liaise directly with heads of various Branch and Units. Liaise with members of the Force at the Headquarter and at Regional and Provincial Police Stations.

(b) External

  • Effectively liaise with service providers and suppliers to ensure quality curriculum standards are complied with. Seek support from Donor Training Agencies within the country and abroad to ensure curriculum development programs are relatively maintained.

5.2 WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires an excellent public relation and management skills to provide curriculum development advice on Curriculum Development procedures at the professional level and to promote the image of the RPNGC National Centre of Excellence at the National, Provincial and Local-Level Governments Policing Institutions throughout the country.

6. CONSTRAINTS FRAMEWORK AND BOUNDARIES

This position is guided by the Governments Rules and Procedures in all its activities

6.1 Rules/procedures

  • The Police Act; the Constabulary Standing Orders; the Public Service (Management) Act; the Public Finance (Management) Act; and PNG Government General Orders (2012), Public Service Code of Conduct and Ethics. Labour and Employment Act, Royal PNG Constabulary Corporate Plan, the Papua New Guinea Constitution, the Provincial Government Administration Act of 1997 and Local – Level Government Act of 1997, the Training Advisory Board, the Training and the Curriculum Boards.

6.2 Decisions

  • The job holder has no authority to make decisions without consulting the Manager Academic

6.3 Recommendations

  • The job holder is to provide recommendations to the Manager Academic on Teaching and Training   Matters.

7. CHALLENGES

Achieving the organization stated Vision, Mission, Goal using Key Results Area Indicators, Strategies and Key Performance Indicators and set of stated Objectives to achieve the Vision “A Professional and Trusted Community Oriented Police Service driven by a Vibrant fully trained and qualified Police Force.

8. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

(a) Qualifications

  • Possess an appropriate Degree in Public Management from a recognized University or a Diploma in Public Administration from a recognized Training Institution. An additional Certificate from PNGHRI on management and human resource or relevant qualification as maybe accepted by the Commissioner, Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary and Secretary, Department of Personnel Management.

(b) Knowledge

  • Good level of knowledge of Training Institutions operation and management/ maintenance procedures.
  • Good and acceptable knowledge of the issues affecting the management of a high-quality Training Institution of an Excellence nature.
  • Familiar with Public Service General Orders, Public Finance Management Act and Regulations, the PNG Constitution
  • Excellent knowledge about rules and regulations in the Police Force

(c) Skills

  • Excellent skills in management and supervision to oversee a complex organization 
  • High level verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain effective relationship with internal and external clients involve in training.

(d) Work Experience

  • At least five (5) years or more work experience in Disciplinary Training Institution within the public or private sector context.

Educational Qualification:

Job Type:

Full Time

Working Hours:

hours weekly

Language Requirements:

English

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