Erika Watson MSc. CKM PMP

Experience

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  Ministry of Labour

  Dec 2003 - Mar 2008

  Labour Economist
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  Ministry of Labour (Barbados)

  Apr 2008 - Apr 2014

  Senior Economist

  My current job involves assisting in the management of the Barbados Labour Market Information System and conducting labour market research to assist with policy and programme development. This entails the conduct of both quantitative and qualitative primary research and the collection, analysis and reporting of economic data, particularly labour market statistics. It also involves organizing and conducting labour related seminars, workshops and other outreach activities.My other responsibilities include managing a number of technical assistance projects across the entire project cycle from planning to implementation to monitoring and evaluation. I also manage the development and maintenance of the BLMIS website featured at www.labour.gov.bb. Show less

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  Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Human Resource Development

  May 2014 - Nov 2021

  Programme Analyst/ Officer

  -Provides technical, administrative and operational support, and guidance to ensure the efficient and effective planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the Barbados Human Resource Development Strategy (HRDS) 2011-2016.-Ensures that the procurement of goods and services for the programme is executed in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Management and Audit (Financial) Rules, 2011.-Monitors and evaluates the achievement of performance indicators and outcomes as indicated in the Performance Assessment Framework and the Implementation Plan.-Develops and coordinates research to inform policy and programme planning.-Prepares Briefs, Cabinet papers, Work Plans, Reports and the relevant extracts to inform the allocation of resources for the Human Resource Development Strategy for the annual budgeting process.-Prepares and reviews terms of reference and reviews proposals and consultants' reports to ensure compliance with the overarching policy and objectives of the Human Resource Development Strategy. -Provides technical assistance to government institutions, private sector entities and other stakeholders that are involved in the implementation of the Human Resource Development Strategy.-Provides logistics and planning support for visiting missions as well as support the organization of the annual review meetings of the HRDS with the participation of the various stakeholders.-Serves as Secretary to administrative and technical meetings. Show less

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  Ministry of Labour, Barbados

  Dec 2021 - now

  Programme Manager