Corporate Communications Officer (MCG/IE 4)

Summary

Under the general direction of the Corporate Communications Manager, the Corporate Communications Officer is responsible for the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service’s (MoFPS) social and virtual media landscapes to increase awareness of its policies, programmes, projects, community participation and ensure that the Ministry’s initiatives are reaching all stakeholders. The Corporate Communication Officer also provides inputs to the design, management and implementation of the MoFPS’ communications and publication strategies. 💰Salary Range: $4,266,270 – $5,737,658 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Technical/Professional:

  • • Assists with the preparation and conducts communications needs assessments for the MoFPS divisions, projects and programmes;
  • • Provides assistance with the analysis of requirements and proposals on ways to integrate advocacy and communication strategies into all aspects of the MoFPS’ policies, programmes and projects;
  • • Researches, develops, implements and evaluates the parameters for the social media strategies for the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service (MoFPS);
  • • Coordinates Social Media campaigns and day-to-day activities including
  • • Promoting the MoFPS’ policies, programmes and initiatives through social media, ensuring consistency across all platforms;
  • • Creating, curating, and managing all published content (images, video and written).
  • • Monitoring, listening and responding to users in a “Social” way while cultivating interest.
  • • Conducting online advocacy and open stream for cross-promotions.
  • • Developing and expanding community and/or blogger outreach efforts.
  • • Overseeing design (ie

• Management/Administrative:

  • • Contributes to the development of the Branch’s Strategic and Operational Plan and Budget;
  • • Develops Individual Work Plans based on alignment to the Branch’s Plan;
  • • Participates in meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences as required;
  • • Prepares reports and project documents as required;
  • • Prepares and delivers Media & Communications related presentations as needed.

• Customer Service:

  • • Maintains customer service principles, standards and measurements;
  • • Identifies and incorporates the interests and needs of customers in business process design;
  • • Ensures critical success factors are identified and meets expectations;
  • • Prepares quarterly and/or annually Customer Service reports in accordance with established standards.

• Other:

  • • Performs all other duties and functions as may be required from time to time.

Required Skills

• • Excellent interpersonal and team management skills
• • Excellent communication skills
• • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• • Strong customer relations skills
• • Excellent planning and organizing skills
• • Excellent judgment and decision making skills
• • Ability to influence and motivate others
• • Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications
• • Good knowledge of Corporate Communication Principles and Practices
• • Good understanding of Social Media tools and platforms
• • Ability to foster and maintain a good working relationship with the media
• • Good understanding of the machinery of Government, political processes and the requirements of Ministers and other officials
• • Advanced IT skills in relation to Word, PowerPoint and Publisher

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Media/Communication Studies, Mass Communication, Digital Media Communications or a related discipline;
• • Two (2) years’ experience in a Media and communications environment.

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

  • • Work will be conducted in an office outfitted with standard office equipment and specialized software. The environment is fast paced with on-going interactions with critical stakeholders and meeting tight deadlines which will result in high degrees of pressure, on occasions. May be required to travel locally and overseas to attend conferences, seminars and meetings.

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Thursday January 30, 2025 to: Senior Director, Human Resource Management & Development Human Resource Management and Development Branch Ministry of Finance and the Public Service 30 National Heroes Circle Kingston 4 ✉️ Email: hrapplications@mof.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject Line: Corporate Communications Officer (MCG/IE 4) Please identify the job title of interest as the Subject We thank all applicants for the interest expressed; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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