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Communications/Public Relations Officer (MCG/IE 4)
Company Information
Job Information
Description
Company
Government of Jamaica
Website
http://bit.ly/GOJJobListing
Contact Name
Office of the Services Commission
Contact Email
communications@osc.gov.jm
Job Type
Full-time
Department
Ministry of Local Government and Community Development
Category
Media, PR & Communication
Posted
23-10-2024
Job Status
Start Publishing
23-10-2024
Stop Publishing
02-11-2024
Applications are invited for the following post in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development Communications/Public Relations Officer (MCG/IE 4) (Vacant)
Salary range $4,266,270 - $5,737,658 per annum.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Director, Corporate Communications, the incumbent is responsible for the management of the Public Relations/Public Education Programmes of the Ministry and provides oversight and technical guidance to Local Authorities and the Agencies in the implementation of their Public Relations Programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Technical/Professional:
Technical/Professional:
- Participates in the development of the Operational and Work Plan for the Division;
- Manages the release of information flow to the various media houses by screening, editing and composing to protect and promote the image of the organization;
- Develops damage control measures, to protect/restore the image of the organization;
- Conducts daily content analysis of news items and develop appropriate responses;
- Coordinates press briefings, media launches and events;
- Develops and implements the Public Education Programmes geared at stimulating interest in the work of the Ministry;
- Researches, prepares and reviews speeches, statements and press releases for the Honourable Minister;
- Provides the periodic reports on portfolio responsibility;
- Provides advice on the most appropriate and effective means to communicate;
- Provides technical advice and guidance on the production of promotional material;
- Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Core:
Core:
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Excellent problem-solving and organizing skills;
- Excellent decision making and judgment skills;
- Excellent customer relations skills;
- Excellent integrity and ethics exercised in the performance of duties.
Functional:
- Excellent knowledge of Public Relations strategies;
- Sound knowledge of government communication policies and protocols;
- Strong research and analytical skills;
- Proficient in the relevant computer applications.
- Excellent strategic planning skills;
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication from a recognized institution plus three (3) years of professional experience in a similar capacity; or
- Diploma in Mass Communications plus five (5) years media experience;
- Training in the field of either Print, Electronic, Advertising, Marketing or Public Relations would be a distinct advantage.
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Friday, 1st November, 2024 to:
The Senior Director,
Human Resource Management and Development
Ministry of Local Government and Community Development
61 Hagley Park Road
Ministry of Local Government and Community Development
61 Hagley Park Road
Kingston 10
Email address: hrd@mlgcd.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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