Corporate Communications Manager (MCG/IE 5)

Summary

Under the general direction of the Deputy Financial Secretary CPAD, the Director Compliance and Quality Management is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the compliance and quality management framework and strategies; inter alia the Ministry’s compliance and obligations under the Data Protection Act. This includes but is not limited to the establishment of compliance standards and design improvement to internal control structures, so as to minimize the risk exposure of the Ministry. Additionally, the incumbent has the responsibility of assisting the Ministry in achieving its strategic objectives by ensuring that its activities and programmes are in compliance with external and internal procedures, policies and legal framework. 💰Salary Range: $4,266,270 - $5,737,658 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Technical/Professional:

  • • Assists in the development and delivery of the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service’s media and communications strategies;
  • • Analyses requirements and proposals on ways to integrate advocacy and communication strategies into all aspects of the MoFPS’ policies, programmes and projects;
  • • Assists in the definition, implementation and evaluation of an integrated Communication Plan for the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service that builds awareness of the organization’s mandate and vision;
  • • Prepares and conducts communications needs assessments for the MoFPS divisions, projects and programmes;
  • • Creates, implements, and maintains effective branding strategies and standards for the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service;
  • • Manages the organization’s media and corporate communications buying budgets and operations, including but not limited to print publications, targeted digital media, and social media advertising;
  • • Devises, implements, and maintains an effective web presence for the MoFPS;
  • • Formulates, implements, and maintains rewarding and efficient search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM) strategies to enhance the MoFPS’ search engine presence;
  • • Devises, implements, and maintains engaging social media strategies for the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service;
  • • Designs and publishes a Ministry e-newsletter containing relevant news and pictures from across the MoFPS;
  • • Devises, implements, and maintains an effective and efficient print publication strategy, including the establishment of Editorial Committee;
  • • Designs and prints/publishes appropriate company promotional items such as brochures, graphics, videos, slide shows, booths, and more, to aid with events, etc.;
  • • Captures and maintains an archive of marketable digital imagery including high quality MoFPS logos and graphics, and photography and videography of Ministry operations, assets, and employees;
  • • Devises, implements, and maintains an effective internal marketing campaign for employees of the MoFPS;
  • • Assists in the planning of MoFPS and community events as directed by the FS, DFS Corporate Services or other executive managers;
  • • Collaborates with appropriate corporate executive managers and senior divisional marketing managers to ensure continuous improvement and to ensure that adjustments to strategy are made as needed and in a timely fashion;
  • • Keeps informed of developments in the corporate communications, government management and fiscal governance to help the Ministry operate with initiative and innovation.

• 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 Project Management related presentations as needed.

• Human Resources:

  • • Monitors and evaluates the performance of direct reports, prepares performance appraisals and recommends and/or initiates corrective action where necessary to improve performance and/or attaining established personal and/or organizational goals;
  • • Participates in the recruitment of staff for the Branch and recommends, promotion, and leave in accordance with established human resource policies and procedures;
  • • Provides leadership and guidance to direct reports through effective planning, delegation, communication, training, mentoring and coaching;
  • • Facilitates welfare and development of staff in the Unit;
  • • Establishes and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the Division’s and organization’s goals;
  • • Prepares and conducts presentations on role of Division/Unit for the Orientation/Onboarding programme. Customer Service Responsibilities
  • • 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 Technical
• • Good knowledge of the media & communication landscape
• • Good knowledge of communication strategies and techniques
• • 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, Public Relations or a related discipline;
• • Four (4) years’ experience in a Media and communications environment, with at least two (2) years in management capacity.

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 Manager (MCG/IE 5) 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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