Designation : Research Officer (Job Evaluation) (Code- DPM 04-16)
Job Description / Responsibilities:
1. IDENTIFICATION
AGENCY:
Department of Personnel Management
SYS. POSN. NO:
1490000088
REF. NO:
DPM 04 - 16
OFFICE:
Policy & Reforms Wing
DESIGNATION/CLASSIFICATION:
Research Officer (Job Evaluation) – Grade 12
DIVISION:
Industrial & Employment Conditions
LOCAL DESIGNATION:
Research Officer (Job Evaluation) – Grade 12
BRANCH:
Government Pay Policy & Job Evaluations
REPORTING TO: Senior Research Officer (Job Evolution)
SYS. POS. NO: 1490000081
REF. NO: DPM 04-15
SECTION:
Job Evaluations
LOCATION:
CGO Waigani
HISTORY OF POSITION
FILE REF.
DATE OF VARIATION
DETAILS
(Agency Reference/File No.)
29/03/2016
Transferred from old structure
ORG:1/2025
Structure Approved Date: 27th March 2025
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2.PURPOSE
Research and provide information for job evaluations to review and develop pay grades within the approved standards.
3.PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
Reliable, accurate and timely information provided for all pay grade reviews & development in the Provincial Administrations & Deemed Department Agencies.
4.MAJOR DUTIES
Undertake research and identify current best practiced pay grades.
Undertake research and identify existing classification disparities in the public sector
Keep accurate record of the researched information
Analyse data and prepare job assessment documents
Carry out job assessment & evaluations
Based on assessments, prepare outcomes
Contribute in providing Secretarial & Advisory Services to Job Evaluation Committee for decision (s).
When appropriate, implement revised job & salary classifications in consultation with other stake holders.
Provide technical advice to supervisors as and when required & directed.
5.NATURE AND SCOPE
Research and review of Government’s Pay Grades.
5.1 WORKING RELATIONSHIP
(a) Internal
Reports to Manager Remuneration Development Management
Liaises and consults with other staffs of the branch and other divisions within the Department
Serves/provide advice to clients with guidance from supervisor or Divisional Head and/or other staffs of the Department
(b) External
HR Personnel of SCMC Act covered Agencies.
5.2 WORK ENVIRONMENT
Plays a vital role in the organization by providing services in administration of Government’s pay grades in Provincial Administrations & Deemed Department Agencies.
6. CHALLENGES
Collecting relevant and required information during the research.
Understanding, analyzing and application of HRM management, legislations, policies, procedures and systems in the public service.
7. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS
(a) Qualifications
Bachelors Degree or Diploma from a recognized University or Institution majoring in Public Administration, Public Policy, Human Resource Management, Political Science, Economics or other relevant disciplines.
(b) Knowledge
Must be knowledgeable in the;
Public Service (Management) Act
Public Finance (Management) Act
Public Service General Orders
Employment Legislations
Computer applications
(c) Skills
Job Evaluation
Good research
Organizational
Strong Analytical
Numerical
Strong writing skilss
Communication
Interpersonal and team-work
Computing (Microsoft applications)
(d) Work Experience
Experience of in qualitative research work, sound knowledge of governance and HR administration in the Public Sector. Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years work experience in the HRM environment in the public sector.