COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Applications are invited from suitably qualified nationals of Trinidad and Tobago for employment, on contract, in the undermentioned position in the Ministry of Community Development, Culture and Gender Affairs.

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

JOB SUMMARY
The incumbent will assist in the formulation and execution of a Communications Plan for the Ministry, including organizing public education, outreach programmes and producing publications on the work of the Ministry.

Key Responsibilities
• To assist in the design and implementation of a creative communications strategy for the Ministry and developing and executing related communications plans, in the context of the wider National Communications Strategy and under the guidance of the Government Information Services.
• To develop and maintain programmes to effectively utilize various media for public education and dissemination of information on the role, functions and services of the Ministry.
• To plan and coordinate public consultations, conferences, media monitoring, media tours and events, public opinion research activities, public image enhancement programs, seminars, workshops and seminars, workshops and similar special events.

Required Knowledge and Skills
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Strong planning and organizing skills.
• Sound knowledge and skills in Desktop Publishing and Microsoft Suite Applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external clientele.
Minimum Experience and Training
A degree in Mass Communications/Journalism or Public Relations and at least three (3) years experience in the field of Communications, Journalism, Media, Public Relations or Marketing.

The Position applied for should be written on the envelope and applications should reach no later than
May 14th Thursday to:

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Community Development, Culture and Gender Affairs
Cor. Jerningham Avenue and Queen’s Park East
PORT OF SPAIN

OR email your Resume and Cover letter to [Email hidden]

(UNSUITABLE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED)