A short and accurate statement of WHY the position exits. This is generally written in the form of 1 to 2 sentences:
Why does this position exist?
What does the job incumbent do?
A ’doing’ word/verb to highlight the principal activity of the job
See list of suggested action words.
What is its contribution to the organization?
What does it affect?
What the activity is connected to?
A Job Purpose Statement must be specific to one job only.
This section is more easily completed as a last activity.