Minister of State
Assists a Cabinet Minister in managing a specific portfolio or set of responsibilities within a ministry.
Typical Salary
J$4.5M
to J$8M per year
Open Roles
~30
across Jamaica
Job Market
Appointed
By PM from MPs
🔍 ~30 government roles available on Jamaica Jobs
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Career Paths
MP→Parliamentary Secretary→Minister of State→Cabinet Minister
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid J$6M
Entry: J$4.5MSenior: J$8M
Key Skills
Policy support
Committee work
Constituency liaison
Ministry operations
Public speaking
Stakeholder management
Report writing
Budget monitoring
Education
Minimum Entry
- Elected MP status
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree (any field)
- Postgraduate qualification in Public Policy or Law
Professional Qualifications
- Elected MP (required)
- Relevant professional certification
- LLB (common)
- ACCA (Finance portfolio)
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