Commitment Control Officer (FMG/AT 3)

About the role

The Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change is seeking a Commitment Control Officer (FMG/AT 3) for its Audit and Finance Division in Kingston. This on-site, full-time role keeps spending under control by checking commitments against approved budgets before money is spent. A typical day will involve reviewing requisitions and purchase requests, recording commitments, checking that funds are available, and flagging requests that would exceed a budget or break a rule. You will keep commitment registers up to date, prepare regular reports on funds used and still available, and work with programme teams to resolve queries promptly. The post is offered at J$2,299,817 per annum. Applications are invited from suitably qualified officers in their Ministries/Departments/Agencies, as stated in Office of the Services Commissions Circular 199 dated 27 October 2026. Applications should be sent to the Director, Human Resource Management and Development Division, 16A Half Way Tree Road, Kingston 5, Jamaica, by 6 November 2026.

Responsibilities

- Check spending commitments against approved budgets - Record commitments and keep registers up to date - Verify funds are available before commitments are made - Flag requests that exceed budgets or break rules - Prepare reports on funds used and available

Requirements

Applicants must meet the qualifications and experience set out for this post in Office of the Services Commissions Circular 199 dated 27 October 2026. Applications are invited from suitably qualified officers in their Ministries/Departments/Agencies. Budget, accounting and record-keeping skills and careful attention to detail are required.

Skills