Erika Watson MSc. CKM PMP

Erika Watson MSc. CKM PMP

Labour Economist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Programme Manager at Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector

  • Education

    • Queen's College

      1993 - 2000
    • University of the West Indies (Cave Hill Campus)

      2000 - 2003
      BSc Economics and Management
    • University of the West Indies (Cave Hill Campus)

      2009 - 2011
      MSc Business and Financial Economics
  • Experience

    • Ministry of Labour

      Dec 2003 - Mar 2008
      Labour Economist
    • 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

    • 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

    • Ministry of Labour, Barbados

      Dec 2021 - now
      Programme Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Labour Market Information 2 - Analyzing Survey Data To Monitor Labour Market Conditions And Progress Towards Decent Work

      ITCILO
      Apr 2013
    • Projecting Tomorrow's Workforce Needs

      Bureau of Labor Statistics
      Oct 2011
    • Certified Knowledge Manager

      KM Institute (KMI)
      Jan 2017
    • Project Management Professional

      Project Management Institute
      Nov 2016
    • Green Jobs For Sustainable Development: Concepts and Practices

      ITCILO
      May 2020
    • Online Tripartite Training on Evidence-Based Policymaking for a Human-Centred Approach to Recovery

      ITCILO
      Sept 2022
    • DACUM (Developing a Curriculum)

      The Ohio State University
      Jun 2012
    • ITCILO Alumni Network Member

      ITCILO
      Aug 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Labour Market Information 1 - Designing Labour Force Surveys To Measure Decent Work

      ITCILO
      Apr 2013
    • Employment and Unemployment Statistics

      Bureau of Labor Statistics
      Oct 2006