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Ministry of Public Utilities Communications Officer Vacancy
The Ministry of Public Utilities in Trinidad and Tobago is recruiting a full-time Communications Officer to manage its internal and external communications strategies. This professional recruitment drive aims to secure a qualified individual to oversee critical public relations functions, digital media platforms and media relations strategy from the ministry headquarters in Port of Spain. The vacancy serves to streamline the public communication flow of the government body and ensure consistent alignment with state brand guidelines. This complete overview details the specific structural responsibilities, monthly compensation metrics and official application pathways provided by the state administration. Readers will gain comprehensive insight into the core operational expectations of the public sector role, including strategy formulation, product management, media engagement and professional stakeholder relationship protocols.
Key Takeaways
- The Ministry of Public Utilities is hiring a full-time Communications Officer based in Port of Spain.
- The position carries an established government salary range of $12,700 to $13,450 per month.
- Key operational duties include coordinating media relations strategies and managing digital intranet platforms.
- Candidates must execute internal communications, stakeholder engagements and corporate crisis mitigation.
- Applications are processed officially through the state-managed EmployTT online employment portal.
Communications Officer
Ministry of Public Utilities
Salary (Monthly): $12,700-$13,450
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Job Description
The incumbent is required to contribute to the achievement of the communications targets of the Ministry/Department and assist in monitoring their implementation. Duties include coordinating media relations strategies, producing and disseminating materials for communicating information about the Ministry/Department and its services; coordinating the content of the intranet or external website and the production of a quarterly newsletter; disseminating reports and publications; and maintain an updated database of contacts and an effective communication system within the Ministry/Department. 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
Strategy and Measurement
- Assists in tracking developments in the Ministry/Department’s sector nationally and globally.
- Participates in the design, organisation and implementation of a creative and effective Marketing/Communications Strategy, including content management for the Ministry/Departments digital media and that it is adequately integrated into the Ministry/Departments Operations.
- Participates in the preparation and execution of programmes geared towards educating and informing the Public.
- Conducts research and utilises other data to analyse and evaluate information to prepare policy documents, briefs, working papers and presentations.
- Assists with relevant research, including but not limited to the conduct of interviews to determine the success and outreach of Information Programmes and initiates corrective action as appropriate.
- Assists in identifying stakeholders’ needs and proposes relevant engagement strategies.
- Liaises with Media Services to monitor print and electronic media to keep the Ministry/Department informed of developments within the Communications environment.
- Interprets HR policies and procedures to assist clients with queries and concerns.
- Prepares communications reports, Cabinet/Ministerial Notes, internal notes and other documents.
Product and Events
- Develops and implements marketing, media placement and distribution strategies for the Ministry/Department.
- Assists in the production of literature formats such as booklets, posters, and brochures for public outreach and sensitization.
- Assists in the development of information and activities such as health and wellness, safety awareness and other cultural and workplace-enhancing projects.
- Performs day-to-day management of the intranet site through the use of a Content Management System, including design, content and technical functions, to ensure that it is useful for staff and that content is up-to-date, accurate and consistent with the Brand Identity Guide.
- Develops and manages internal communication activities involving, engaging, and informing all employees, utilising appropriate communication tools.
- Prepares, develops, writes, and edits content for the Intranet, staff newsletter, team briefings, noticeboards, and other internal communications channels, as well as for project briefs.
- Maintains and regularly updates a detailed calendar of events for the Ministry/Department.
Media and Advertising
- Develops a media strategy for each announcement, launch or significant media event.
- Organises and manages press, radio, and television interviews.
- Writes a variety of communications (e.g. press releases, personal interest stories, newsletters etc.) for the purpose of keeping the media and public informed of the activities of the Ministry/Department.
- Coordinates collateral completion, printing, and distribution to selected media representatives.
- Drafts appropriate responses to adverse publicity.
- Undertakes research on current digital media technology and marketing and communications trends to improve Ministry/Department communications.
- Monitors national, regional, and international news to identify evolving trends and opinions which may impact the work of the Ministry/Department.
- Monitors media scanning databases and redirects any Issues to the relevant authorities.
- Provides media summaries and alerts on breaking news.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Performs 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.
- Assists in identifying stakeholders' needs and proposes relevant engagement strategies.
- Contributes to the implementation of stakeholder engagement strategies including citizen engagement and events management.
- Develops, manages, and controls procedures for all Internal and external correspondence.
- Researches and assembles information for members of the public.
- Distributes relevant educational material on the activities of the Ministry/Department.
- Creates and updates a database/directory of stakeholders contact information, profiles and services.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Key Competencies
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of current theories and practices in communications research, planning and strategy, and the role of mass media.
- Knowledge of media issues, social marketing theory and practice, communications strategies and implementation and behavioural sciences.
- Knowledge of marketing, stakeholder engagement; citizen engagement, public relations, advertising, promotion and other communications methods.
- Knowledge of modern techniques of news gathering and release.
- Knowledge of key Government Policies, National Development Strategies, and priorities.
- Some knowledge of the Constitution of The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
- Some knowledge of the organisational structure of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago.
- Knowledge of modern techniques of news gathering/event management.
- Knowledge of protocol procedures.
Skills and Abilities:
- Skills in project implementation.
- Skill In the use of personal computers.
- Ability to use e-government technology platforms.
- Ability to use the internet for research purposes.
- Ability to plan, organise and supervise the work of support staff.
- Ability to communicate at a high level, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, members of the media and the public.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
Minimum Experience and Training:
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience in Communications or Public Relations, preferably in the Public Sector.
- Training as evidenced by a recognise University Degree in Communications Studies, or a related discipline.
- Any suitable combination of experience and training.
Interested persons must register on the EmployTT platform and upload a resume and copies of relevant certificates. Applicants must also include one work-related and one personal reference along with a certificate of character. Applications submitted without these documents will not be considered.
Persons who have previously applied for these positions are required to re-apply in response to this advertisement. Please note that only applications submitted via EmployTT will be accepted, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Ministry of Public Utilities Communications Officer Vacancy
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