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Government Vacancies April 2026 Comprehensive Employment Guide
The primary recruitment drive for April 2026 focuses on strengthening the infrastructure of essential public services through permanent and contract-based positions. These vacancies are distributed across major urban centers, providing a range of entry-level and senior opportunities for qualified citizens. The Ministry of Health is currently seeking nursing staff and health administrators, while the Ministry of Education has opened applications for secondary school educators and curriculum development specialists. Candidates must adhere to the standardized civil service application process, which includes the submission of certified academic transcripts and valid national identification. This recruitment cycle is distinct due to its emphasis on digital literacy and the integration of new public management frameworks within administrative roles.
Key Takeaways
- Public sector recruitment in April 2026 targets health and education services.
- Application deadlines are strictly enforced by the respective ministerial human resource departments.
- Digital proficiency is now a mandatory prerequisite for all administrative government roles.
- Successful candidates will operate under the standard Civil Service Commission regulatory framework.
Government Vacancies April 2026
Ministry Of Rural Development And Local Government
Work Location: Kent House Long Circular Road, MaravalContact: 868-628-1323/5Email: mrdlgrecruitment@gov.ttAbout: The Ministry is responsible for organising, promoting and implementing rural development policies and strategies. We have a more direct and constant connection to citizens than many other arms of the Central Government through the Municipal Corporations. This makes our Ministry critical to the democratic process and a major catalyst in the execution of any citizen-centered national initiative.The Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government functions as the coordinating agency which guides Municipal Corporations and Special Purpose Enterprises in assisting communities by pooling resources in targeted areas which include among others Infrastructure Development, Disaster Management, Public Health and Sanitation.
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Business Operations Assistant I (IHRIS)
Ministry Of Rural Development And Local Government
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Job Description
The incumbent is required to perform a variety of clerical/secretarial and administrative support duties of limited complexity. Work involves assisting in the planning and management of meetings; opening, sorting, and routing of mail; maintaining records and files; performing routine accounting duties and generating a wide variety of documents utilizing appropriate software. Depending on the assignment, the incumbent may be required to perform some or the full range of the duties of this position.
Key and Critical Responsibilities
- Assists in the planning and management of meetings, workshops and conferences:
– prepare agendas;
-issues meeting invitations;
-takes meeting notes;
-distributes minutes to participants; and
-undertakes relevant follow-up action, as directed
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- Assists in the coordination of travel arrangements by preparing costings, obtaining quotes from travel agencies, and performing other related tasks.
- Maintains file register and filing system in keeping with established systems and procedures.
- Receives, records, sorts, and routes incoming and outgoing correspondence, and other documents.
- Composes and issues routine correspondence; also prepares drafts of more complex correspondence and reports of meetings, conferences, etc. as directed.
- Orders, issues and maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Assists in the preparation of timesheets and paysheets, vouchers, invoices, and requisitions; posts entries in journals and ledgers and other routine accounting duties.
- Files memoranda, letters, reports, and other documents.
- Generates a wide variety of documents such as letters, memoranda, minutes, reports, and spreadsheets utilizing appropriate software.
- Attends to queries and ascertains the business of callers and visitors and guides them accordingly.
- Assists in the preparation of budgetary and expenditure statements by collecting and inputting relevant data as directed.
- Operates standard office equipment such as photocopiers, scanners, facsimile machines, and binders.
- Assists in the preparation of budgetary and expenditure statements by collecting and inputting relevant data as directed.
- Undertakes basic information gathering, as directed, and compiles data for entry; enters and/or verifies data.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Key Competencies
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
- Some knowledge of relevant Public Service rules, regulations, instructions, and procedures.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Skill in the use of personal computers.
- Ability to use e-Government technology platforms.
- Ability to use the internet for research purposes.
- Ability to compose and prepare documents such as letters, memoranda, minutes, and reports.
- Ability to learn assigned tasks of limited complexity and variety readily.
- Ability to make arithmetical computations.
- Ability to use a computer and other standard office machines such as photocopiers, scanners, and facsimile machines.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and the public.
- Ability to use initiative to find solutions for simple work-related issues.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING, SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
- Five (5) CXC/GCE O Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
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Communication Technician (Disaster Management Unit)
Ministry Of Rural Development And Local Government
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Job Description
The incumbent is required to work with the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management in the development and maintenance of an efficient and effective communication program.
Key and Critical Responsibilities
- To be technically and orally capable of operating procedures of radio communications.
- To have a basic knowledge of software relating to radio communications and computers.
- To conduct daily radio communication net and simulation exercises.
- To set up temporary stations for communications and relate back to the emergency operations centre.
- Must be able to operate backup electronics systems such as standby generators and battery systems, portable backup batteries, handy talkies, base radios, small weather stations, and mobile emergency operating center operations.
- Understanding Antenna design, development, and maintenance for emergency/temporary development in disaster command posts.
- Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) operations.
- Monitoring of Internet-based systems such as satellite imagery systems, earthquakes, tropical storm development, and advisories.
- Technical skills in the application of cabling and minor repairs of circuit boards.
- Establishment of communications grid and mapping system.
Key Competencies
- Must be technically and orally capable of following operative radio communications.
- Knowledge of laws and policies relevant to Disaster Management in Trinidad and Tobago.
- Basic knowledge of software relating to radio communications and computers.
- Knowledge of the relevant laws and policies regarding radio communication and licensing.
- Ability to complete and maintain records and forms and follow detailed instructions.
- Sound interpersonal, Public Relations, and Communications skills.
- Computer Literate.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Proven team-working skills.
- Ability and willingness to work in a diverse and challenging environment.
- Ability to respond to emergency situations at a moments notice.
- Ability to work long hours until relief arrives or until the incident is managed.
- Must successfully complete an annual staff fitness examination (mental and physical).
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
- A minimum of five (5) GCE or CXC OLevels.
- Diploma in Radio Communication and/or an amateur radio license will be an asset.
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Engineering and Survey Officer
Ministry Of Rural Development And Local Government
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Job Description
The incumbent is required to perform professional and technical engineering duties for the Municipal Corporation including supervisory and administrative duties in planning and coordinating the operation of Technical Unit in the Municipal Corporation.
Key and Critical Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities- Plans, organizes, coordinates and controls all the engineering works within the jurisdiction of a Municipal Corporation.
- Supervises the work of technical, clerical and other subordinates engaged in activities within the jurisdiction of a Municipal Corporation.
- Exercises considerable independence within a framework of established policies and procedures.
- Reviews plans and specifications for structural works, including land development and improvement, within a Municipal Corporation.
- Maintains the Corporations’ buildings, plant and equipment by inspecting and recommending repairs, replacement of part or rebuilding of structures and ensuring that such works are carried out in a timely and cost effective manner, in accordance with specification, and in keeping with existing legal stipulations.
- Prepares and submits to Council, reports and estimates on buildings, roads and other engineering works carried out by the Corporation.
- Responsible for official Municipal Corporation maps.
- Oversees and reviews consultant’s work for accuracy and professionalism; negotiates contracts; sees to the completion of contracts.
- Supervises and coordinates GIS application for the Technical Unit.
- Provides counsel to all departments on matters of engineering and surveying.
- Answers technical questions and provides information to the public.
- Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge:
- Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering.
- Extensive knowledge of civil engineering and engineering survey and design.
- Working knowledge of drafting.
- Thorough knowledge of public works construction.
- Knowledge of Public Administration.
- Working knowledge of computer applications to engineering.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to solve technical problems.
- Ability to direct the work of others.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other divisions and the public.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to communication effectively, verbally and communication skills.
- Project management skills.
Key Competencies
Minimum Experience and Training:- A degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University.
- A minimum of five (5) years civil engineering experience.
- Experience of supervising teams in a technical environment
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Legal Officer I
Ministry Of Rural Development And Local Government
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Job Description
The incumbent is required to perform professional legal work in a Ministry/Department under the direct supervision of a higher-level legal officer. Duties include appearing in court, providing legal advice and opinions, and drafting legal documents on the matters involving the Ministry/ Department. Depending on assignment, the incumbent may be required to perform some or the full range of the duties of the position.
Key and Critical Responsibilities
- Represents the Ministry/Department on matters before the courts.
- Provides advice on the less complex legal matters.
- Drafts the less complex legal documents and assists in the drafting of the more complex documents including contracts, leases and memorandums of agreements.
- Conducts research, interprets laws, rules and regulations and prepares legal opinions and briefs in respect of the less complex legal matters.
- Provides advice by supplying legal authorities based on research.
- Assists in performing court case preparation work such as interviewing witnesses, taking depositions and preparing pre-trial briefs and draft pleadings for filing.
- Assists in reviewing existing legislation, rules and regulations related to the Ministrys/Departments operations and recommending appropriate amendments.
- Assists in the development and maintenance of an up to date repository of laws, judgments, contract precedents, and related materials in respect of the Ministrys/Departments operations.
- Drafts Cabinet /Ministerial Notes, memoranda, letters and other documents on legal matters.
- Copies and collates relevant documents.
- Performs other duties as required.
Key Competencies
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of the Laws of Trinidad and Tobago.
- Knowledge of legal principles, practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of legal research methods and techniques.
- Knowledge of the court procedures and practices and of rules of evidence.
- Some knowledge of the laws and regulations related to the Ministry/Departments operations.
- Some knowledge of legal drafting principles and methods.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Skill in the use of personal computers.
- Ability to use e-Government technology platforms.
- Ability to use the internet for research purposes.
- Skill in drafting legal documents/instruments.
- Ability to interpret and analyse the law and legal issues.
- Ability to present and explain statements of fact and the law, and to argue clearly and logically both orally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the public.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
- No experience required.
- Bachelor of Law Degree from a recognised institution.
- Legal Education Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution.
- Admission to practice Law in Trinidad and Tobago.
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LITTER PREVENTION WARDEN
Ministry Of Rural Development And Local Government
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The incumbent is required to ensure the Implementation of the Litter Act Chap: 30:52 in accordance with the Municipal Corporations policies, procedures and arrangements.
Key and Critical Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Undertakes the full range of duties in connection with the Act by patrolling the streets and public places, detecting offences which culminate in the issue of a Litter Removal Order or a Cleanup Order, laying of complaints, investigating complaints and preparing statements and reports of evidence, for the same, for attendance at court and giving evidence as required.
- Liaises with other Council officers and relevant bodies, including Statutory Bodies such as the Environmental Management Authority, on matters which affect the cleanliness of the streets regarding health and safety issues.
- Carries out all duties and make decisions in a fair and equitable manner, having regard to any factor which could affect the ability of an individual/business to comply with the legislation.
- Uses initiative in the identification and monitoring of litter dumping hot-spots and to report the problematic areas to the relevant Corporations.
- Identifies and/or responds to requests for litter removal or clean up services from Business, Statutory Agencies and members of the public and others to ensure that the requests are logged for follow up action.
- Identifies posting of flyers and graffiti incidents and reports them to the relevant Corporation.
- Liaises with the Corporation, to monitor waste presentation and to give advice to businesses regarding the presence of commercial waste presented in public places and to ensure that unsolicited waste is dealt with under the Act where appropriate.
- Participates in any training programmes of newly inducted or other staff relating to Litter Warden Duties.
- Identifies and monitors the erection of litter signs and assists in the replacement of signs as required.
- Ensures all duties are carried out in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, policies, procedures and report all potential/actual incidents or violence to the Corporation.
- Undertakes other relevant duties as requested, and may be required to work outside the Corporation’s normal core working hours as requested.
- Undertakes the duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of the Corporation.
Key Competencies
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE:
- To have a detailed knowledge and understanding of Litter Act Chap: 30:52 (“the Act”) and the skills necessary to deliver effective enforcement of the legislation.
- To have a detailed knowledge of the roles, service and functions undertaken by the Public Health Inspectors Department as well as other Council departments who have a role to play in maintaining the cleanliness of the streets.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to draft letters, statements and memos.
- Ability to communicate effectively and deal with confrontational situations in a professional manner.
- Ability to give clean oral instructions and information to other team members and operational information to managers including educational communications.
- Ability to prioritise work.
- Aware of the importance of responding to the needs of both internal and external customers and are particularly aware of the need to create a good impression to enhance and protect the image of the Corporation.
- Understand the importance of personal responsibility for health and safety compliance.
EXPERIENCE:
- Applicants must be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have at least one year’s relevant experience, gained in the workplace, in each of the following areas:
- Dealing with members of the public in a face-to-face environment; and
- Administrative work which includes producing written reports and maintaining records.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
- Five (5) GCE/CXC passes including English Language or equivalent qualification.
- At least one (1) year’s relevant experience gained in the workplace in an enforcement or legislative role.
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Manager Communications
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
This incumbent is required to develop, implement, direct and evaluate the Ministry’s/Department’s communications stakeholder engagement and marketing strategies and programmes, including citizen engagement, public relations, media relations, digital content and the Ministry’s/Department’s identity/image programme. Duties include planning, organising, directing and coordinating the work of staff engaged in the performance of related activities. Duties also include using communications as a vital component of the overall change management programme in support of the Ministry’s/Department’s initiatives amongst internal stakeholders and to inform clients, employees and the general public of initiatives and policies of the government and of the Ministry/Department
Key and Critical Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans, organises, directs, and coordinates the work of staff engaged in the provision of Communications Services in a Ministry/Department
- Designs, organises, and implements a creative and effective Communications and stakeholder engagement strategy and work programme, including citizen engagement, public awareness, storytelling, digital media, media relations, event management for the ministry/Department’s Operations
- Oversees content management for the Ministry/Department’s digital media platforms, ensuring that it is adequately integrated into the Ministry/Department’s Operation
- Prepares the more complex and sensitive briefs, media releases, advertisements and presentations; reviews speeches to be delivered by the Minister
- Prepares the more complex Cabinet/Ministerial Notes, internal notes and other documents.
- Spearheads the development and implementation of media relations strategy to ensure proactive and positive media coverage of the Ministry’s/Department’s activities and to minimise negative media reports
- Facilitates workforce effectiveness by setting the standard for monitoring the performance of staff supervised.
- Directs and participates in the preparation of the budgetary estimates of the Communication Division/Unit and ensures that expenditure is in accordance with financial guidelines.
- Provides strategic advice to members of the Ministry’s/Department’s executive and senior management teams, business unit managers and client sector leaders to build and protect the brand name and image.
- Defines and manages all aspects of strategic communications: public awareness, brand and reputation management, data and insights, internal communication, and relationship management for the Ministry/Department.
- Directs the conduct of research activities to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of Communications and client service provided and recommends necessary changes.
- Prepares the required inputs for the Ministry’s/Department’s Annual Report and other reports required by other agencies.
- Formulates policies, procedures, systems and guidelines that support the Communications function in the Ministry/Department and ensure compliance
- Oversees the budgeting, planning, direction, coordination, implementation and evaluation of major events and programmes in the Ministry/Department and ensures successful execution.
- Directs and coordinates staff engaged in the performance of protocol duties for the Ministry/Department in accordance with established standards to ensure appropriate etiquette is used in interactions with individuals such as dignitaries and officials.
- Advises on the development and implementation of citizen engagement strategies, programmes and action plans adopted by the Ministry/Department.
- Develops and trains staff supervised in the creation and implementation of Crisis and Issues Communication Plans.
- Participates in the procurement of consultants for communications and research services by defining the research problem, determining research methodologies and sources, advising on questionnaires and discussion guides and reviewing reports and recommendations.
- Manages he work activities of consultants providing communications and research services.
- Contributes to the development of and provides oversight for customer relationships by maintaining constant dialogue, monitoring evolving needs, monitoring client care audits/quality indicators/client surveys and developing early dissatisfaction detection mechanisms.
- Directs and coordinates the process for monitoring national, regional and international news and provides the executive with media summaries as detailed in the delivery schedule.
- Performs other related duties as required
Key Competencies
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE
- Extensive knowledge of media issues, social marketing theory and practice, communications strategies and implementation and behavioural sciences
- Extensive knowledge of stakeholder engagement, citizen engagement, marketing, public relations, advertising, promotion and other marketing communication methods.
- Extensive knowledge of current theories and practices in communication research, planning and strategy and the role of mass media.
- Extensive knowledge of key Government policies, National Development Strategies and priorities
- Extensive knowledge of digital media strategies and management
- Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
- Considerate knowledge of the organisational structure of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago
- Considerable knowledge of protocol procedures.
- Knowledge of Public Administration
ABILITIES
- Strong proficiency in strategic planning, project design and management
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite desktop publishing and communications technologies such as wen application, design/illustration software and/or database
- Skill in the use of personal computers
- Skill in writing and editing, including a strong command of English
- Skill in conducting research and in conceptual and analytical thinking
- Ability to use e-government technology platforms
- Ability to use the internet for research purposes
- Ability to plan, organise, lead and coordinate the work of professional and other support staff performing communication duties.
- Ability to develop effective and engaging branded events that will achieve Ministry/Agency goals
- Ability to problem solve and work independently in a changing and multi-tasking environment with numerous deadlines
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal/external partners
- Ability to develop professional relationship in all aspects of the position, resulting in stable, consistent, reliable and courteous communication when dealing with other stakeholders
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
- Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in the field of Communications, Public Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, Media Relations, or a related field
- Training as evidenced by a recognised University Degree in Communication Studies, Media Studies or
- Any suitable combination of experience and training.
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Senior Corporate Communications Officer
Ministry Of Rural Development And Local Government
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Job Description
The incumbent is required to play a key role in the implementation of the Ministrys/Departments corporate communications strategy and programmes. Duties include assisting in the development, implementation and evaluation of these strategies and programmes; taking the lead on corporate media campaigns, public relations and other communications activities to generate consistent publicity results with clear targets and priorities and supervising lower-level staff engaged in related work. Depending on work assignment, the incumbent will be required to perform duties in one or more of the Communications functional areas.
Key and Critical Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategy and Measurement
- Takes the lead in strategy and programme development for diverse and highly complex communications campaigns, both internal and external, of special significance to the Ministries/Departments work, anticipating critical communications/public relations issues; contributes to the formulation of public positions on critical issues related to the work of Ministry/Department.
- Develops the Ministry’s/Departments communication policy and strategy in collaboration with the Ministries/Departments executive team and other relevant senior management members and executes same.
- Coordinates the budgeting, planning, direction, coordination, implementation and evaluation of major events and programmes in the Ministry/Department and ensures successful execution.
- Liaises and interacts with personnel of the Ministry/Department to ensure that communications policy considerations are adequately integrated into the Ministry’s/Departments operations.
- Identifies stakeholders needs and reviews relevant engagement strategies as submitted by staff supervised.
- Directs the research, information gathering, editing and writing of communications briefs, proposals, and other documents.
- Collaborates with others to develop internal and external communications goals for the purpose of identifying audiences for marketing efforts and ensuring Ministry/Department-wide objectives are achieved in the most efficient and timely manner.
Product and Events
- Promotes a positive image of the Ministry/Department (e.g., communications with district staff, the public and media, including press conferences, newsworthy events, story ideas, district benefits and programs, etc.) for the purpose of creating cooperative working relationships.
- Prepares an annual and quarterly programme of public relation activities including but not limited to, lectures, talks, conferences, exhibitions.
- Promotes the development of information and activities such as health and wellness, safety awareness and other cultural and workplace enhancing projects.
- Negotiates for space contracts and books event spaces, arranges food and beverages, orders supplies and audiovisual equipment, makes travel arrangements, orders event signs and ensures appropriate decor (floral, linens, colour schemes, etc.) to meet the quality expectations of the Ministry/Department.
- Supervises, directs and coordinates the activities of personnel, subcontractors and vendors, as required, to successfully execute all aspects of the event on the scheduled delivery day.
- Provides post-event analysis, budget recaps and participant feedback and incorporates learning into future plans.
- Research trends (e.g., policies/procedures; economic/cultural issues; computer/software and facilities technologies; layout/design of publications, etc.) for the purpose of obtaining knowledge on current issues and advancement practices.
Media and Advertising
- Provides advice to relevant stakeholders on media-related issues, including but not limited to preparing talking points and media coaching.
- Identifies media engagement opportunities and provides media coaching to staff that may interact with the press.
- Leads a team that prepares briefs, media releases, advertisements, presentations and drafts or
- reviews speeches to be delivered by the Minister and other senior personnel of the Ministry/Department.
- Leads and coordinates the production of all print and audio-visual communications materials, including, but not limited to newsletters, press releases, advertising and speeches.
- Designs sketches of electronic and printed media products such as websites, publications, newsletters, booklets, directories, calendars, brochures, posters, and presentations for the purpose of communicating and promoting a positive Ministry/Department image.
- Writes and/or oversees the preparation, production and dissemination of both routine and complex outreach products such as, brochures, briefs, press kits, news releases, op-eds/articles, radio/TV broadcasts, PowerPoint presentations, brochures, Q&As, websites and speeches that promote the strategic and timely flow of information and key messages about the Ministry/Department, its policies and operations to key internal and external audiences.
- Analyses current events, public comments and press opinions with a view to risk management; advises the Ministries/Departments executive team and staff and clients on trends, news developments, or changing/unexpected circumstances and recommends appropriate strategic responses.
- Participates in, plans, coordinates and organises public consultations, conferences, media monitoring, media tours and events, public opinion research activities, public image enhancement programmes, seminars, workshops and similar special events.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Supervises and provides advice and guidance to staff engaged in the performance of protocol duties for the Ministry/Department in accordance with established standards to ensure appropriate etiquette is used in interactions with individuals such as dignitaries and officials.
- Liaises and interacts with personnel of the Ministry/Department to ensure that communications policy considerations are adequately integrated into its operations.
- Responds to inquiries from internal and external parties for the purpose of providing information and/or direction.
- Initiates and sustains professional relationships with key internal and/or external constituencies including the media, civil society, academia, businesses and governments.
- Directs the updating of a database/directory of stakeholders contact information, profiles and services.
- Communicates with stakeholders for the purpose of informing and/or presenting information through various mediums such as manual and electronic presentations, printed publications, e-mails, web pages, video, blogs and TV spots in compliance with the Ministries/Departments vision, goals, and objectives.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Key Competencies
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE:
- Considerable knowledge of current theories and practices in communications research, planning and strategy and the role of mass media.
- Considerable knowledge of media issues, social marketing theory and practice, communications strategies and implementation and behavioural sciences.
- Considerable knowledge of marketing, public relations, advertising, promotion and other communications methods.
- Considerable knowledge of modern techniques of news gathering and events management.
- Considerable knowledge of new web and social media such as Facebook and Twitter.
- Knowledge of protocol procedures.
- Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
- Knowledge of the organisational structure of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago.
- Knowledge of Public Administration.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, of advanced web design and communications technologies such as web applications, advanced web design, design / illustration software and/or databases.
- Skill in the use of personal computers.
- Skill in conducting research and in conceptual and analytical thinking.
- Skill in writing and editing, including a strong command of English.
- Ability to use e-Government technology platforms.
- Ability to use the internet for research purposes.
- Ability to convey complex ideas in an engaging manner with clarity, diplomacy and precision.
- Ability to identify communications-related risks and opportunities and to provide timely feedback and advice to management.
- Ability to think strategically and to analyse and integrate diverse information from varied sources into conclusions and recommendations.
- Ability to plan and organise, including managing the organisation of high-level meetings and events.
- Ability to plan and organise programmes/projects, high-level meetings and events, and supervise vendors and lower-level staff.
- Ability to work effectively under stress, to prioritise, multi- task within tight deadlines and respond to changing demands.
- Ability to work independently or in a team.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal/external partners.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING, SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
- Minimum five (5) years experience in the field of Corporate Communications or Public Relations or Media Relations and Advertising.
- Training as evidenced by a recognised University Degree in Communications Studies or a post graduate Diploma in a related field.
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