SENIOR COMMUNICATION OFFICER (Level 6)

Closing Date: 
23 Jul 2021
Description: 

The National Works Agency, an Executive Agency of the Government of Jamaica invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the position of:
SENIOR COMMUNICATION OFFICER (Level 6)

Minimum Requirements
QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
•   University Degree in Mass Communication or equivalent
•   Advance Training in Social Marketing, Public Policy/Public 
    Administration would be an asset
•   Specialized training in Visual Arts Production
•   A minimum of three years related experience

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
•   Coordinate and implement communication programmes 
    designed to create and maintain a favourable public image for 
     the Agency.
•   Prepare information designed to keep the public informed of the 
     Agency’s programmes, achievements and points of view.
•   Arrange meetings and make presentations on the Agency 
     regarding policies and programmes to groups and provide 
    feedback to the Communication Manager on customer 
    concerns and suggestions.
•   Monitor media response to the Agency’s policies and 
    programmes and prepare responses when necessary.
•   Seek information and write articles for quarterly newsletter and 
    coordinate contributions by other team members.
•   Assist with the resolution of all customer complaints received by 
    the department.
•   Provide analyses/evaluations of complaints/reports and of the 
     investigating department’s responses.
•   Participate in the planning and implementation of corporate 
    events and represents the Agency at community/ social events.

Submitted application in writing no later than 
Friday, July 23, 2021 to:

Manager, Personnel and Industrial Relations,
National Works Agency,
140 Maxfield Avenue, Kingston 10 or 
email: recruitment@nwa.gov.jm
The Agency thanks all applicants in advance.  
Only individuals short-listed will be contacted.

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