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corporate structure where you are trying to climb the ladder,” he says. Despite that, at Knightfox he quickly moved from his initial role as software developer to operations manager.
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“If you listen to the narrative of the common man on the ground you get the impression that there is a void… There’s a lot more the Government and the public service can offer and can do for the development of the people and that’s when I started thinking about how I can strengthen the systems of government. How can I position myself to be able to give adequate advice in structuring the government and making sure the government can deliver on public policy?”
Davis shared that the passion and purpose he has found in policymaking at the government level influenced his decision to apply for the scholarship.
He later emerged as one of the two scholarship recipients who were selected to pursue PHD studies.
“When I found out I was selected, I was beyond elated… it was my first time and I jumped for joy, partly because I wasn’t sure if I had adequately sold my vision to the panel. It took me a couple of days to fully appreciate and comprehend what being
Real GSS Stories featured George Pennington, Alex Henry and Deidre-ann Fraser. selected meant for me, my ministry, and my country.”
Davis, who is currently the chief management and establishment analyst at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, says after completing the PHD programme he hopes to make a further impact at the national level by being a part of the solution to restructure how the government functions to deliver on public service.
He commended the Government for establishing the scholarship programme for public sector workers and highlighted the scholarship’s important role in retaining
Jamaica’s young professionals.
“The scholarship creates more incentives for young people to stay and contribute directly to the development of the public service. It will also inspire and motivate upcoming young civil servants to inoculate a sense of loyalty and pride in the country,” he said.
Davis, who credited his accomplishments to the favour and mercies of God, expressed that his ultimate wish for Jamaica is that the nation will exclusively manifest how the world views the island – as a powerful nation filled with unique, talented, and brilliant people who can do anything.