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Career Opportunities: Vice President, Corporate Services (14545)
Requisition ID 14545 – Posted 06/11/2026 – National Gas Company – Management – Permanent
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The potential of human energy awaits you at NGC. Explore new career horizons with us.
The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (NGC), a leading Company in the development of the country’s natural gas industry, invites applications from suitably qualified professionals to join our dynamic team to work in a challenging, results-oriented environment.
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OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE
Provides leadership and direction to a team of professionals responsible for, People, Leadership and Culture, Corporate Communications, Enterprise Content Management and Technology and Innovation Services.
As a member of the Leadership Team, the Vice President, Corporate Services will contribute to the overall management of the organisation and assist the President in advising the Board of Directors on critical corporate matters such as workforce planning, alignment of corporate policies, strategic communication, reputation and brand management, and technology strategy.
FUNCTIONS
Provides strategic leadership in the formulating and implementing company-wide strategies in line with its mission driving excellence in People management, Technology and Innovation, and Enterprise Content management. Oversee the creation and execution of a comprehensive communication strategy that supports business objectives, enhances engagement and fosters growth.
Provides strategic advice and recommendations to the President and Board on organisational effectiveness, workforce capability, technology investments, corporate reputation and emerging business risks.
Drives brand development and management initiatives, including brand positioning, messaging, visual identity, and tone of voice, ensuring consistency and alignment across all communication channels and touchpoints.
Oversees the development and execution of the Company’s enterprise digital transformation agenda and technology governance framework.
Provides executive oversight for information governance, cybersecurity, data management and business continuity strategies.
Champions enterprise-wide succession management, leadership development and workforce capability strategies to ensure organisational sustainability.
Provides executive oversight for corporate reputation management, issues management and crisis communications to protect and enhance the Company’s image and stakeholder confidence.
Overseas the People and Leadership development needs of the organization, defines in collaboration with the President, the talent acquisition strategy and manpower requirements in support of the organizational goals of the NGC.
Creates mechanisms that nurtures a culture of innovation and fosters workplace harmony, a psychological safe environment that supports the development of talents, knowledge sharing, a performance-driven work force, which enhances staff productivity.
Ensures the effective management of the organization’s information and documentation that facilitates the capturing, storing, activating, analysing and automating business content, for strategic decision making and value creation.
Builds and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, investors, industry influencers, and media contacts, to cultivate advocacy, support, and collaboration for the company’s initiatives and objectives.
Leads initiatives that builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external key stakeholders to ensure accurate dissemination of messages.
Executes any other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
The minimum requirements for the position are:
Bachelor’s degree in any Social Science discipline, Engineering, Information Technology, Marketing, Communications or related field; OR
Post graduate degree in Strategic Communication, Sustainability, Mass Communications, Human Resources, MBA or a related degree OR
A combination of suitable qualifications and experience.
Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, human resource management or technology management roles, in the energy or related industry of which seven (7) years should be at a senior leadership level.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge of:
SAP My ERP
End User Support Practices
Change Management Practices
Service Level Management
Business Process Reengineering
Information systems security and controls
Programming
ITIL and COBIT
CSR, sustainability reporting
ESG
Strategic communications
Media and Media technology (including social media)
Diversity management
Project management
Information and document management principles
Corporate stakeholder engagement and management
Issues management in corporate reputation management
Human resources management
Organizational development.
Skills:
Planning and organising
Commercial and Business acumen
Team Leadership
Creative Thinking and Innovation
Relationship management (Customer and Stakeholder)
Communication (oral and written)
Media relations
Digital marketing channels and tools, including social media, content management systems (CMS)
Negotiation and conflict management
Change Management
Problem solving
Data Analytics and techniques.
Visionary and Adaptive Leadership: plans and executes vision based on both current and future possibilities and inspire the teams to adapt and thrive in a changing environment. Demonstrates openness, innovation, persistence, conviction and the ability to lead a meaningful process of change in a purposeful manner.
Masterful Execution: Uses appropriate methods of power to motivate colleagues and stakeholders into action for accomplishing needed, tasks, and objectives. Creates a focus around key priorities and builds the capability to deliver results.
Strategic Thinking, Strategic Scanning: Looks beyond status quo and traditional boundaries to explore opportunities for deep collaboration across the sector. Is future-based, curious, long-term-focused, willing to take risks, able to prioritize, and both nimble and creative.
Ability to Build Loyalty and Trust: Demonstrates relationship-building skills and collaboration, builds loyalty and trust outside of the NGC, develops strategic relationships and alliances, builds loyalty and trust by inspiring others to embrace the vision and views relationships as key to leading change.
Self-Mastery: Is able to perceive, understand, control and evaluate their own emotions and those of others. Is emotionally intelligent and influences, motivates and inspires others. Understands own strengths and developmental needs, as well as the will and discipline to use these strengths for the benefit of others. Acknowledges that learning is a tool to further development.
Deep Knowledge and Expertise: Understands all aspects of and the complexity of the businesses and is knowledgeable in the fields of technology, human resources and corporate communications. Is knowledgeable about current relevant techniques, tools and methodologies in these fields.
Decision Making and Problem Solving: Makes sound decisions and resolves problems by a systematic process of analysis and evaluation that results in the application and implementation of viable solutions.
KEY ATTRIBUTES
Ability to demonstrate strategic leadership, with experience developing and executing innovative initiatives to drive organizational change and achieve sustainability goals.
Ability to demonstrate strategic thinking and planning skills, with the ability to develop and execute integrated business plans that drive business results.
Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and messages that resonate with target audiences and stakeholders.
Ability to manage a highly diverse workforce and develop a work environment that fosters teamwork and flexible hiring policies that attract and retain top talent.
Ability to maintain composure under stressful situations and demanding environments and work in ambiguous situations.
Ability to network, partner and collaborate with stakeholders and build effective strategic alliances.
Ability to apply digital marketing channels and tools, including social media, content management systems (CMS), email marketing platforms, and analytics tools to advance strategic goals.
Ability to effectively prepare and present board papers and other presentations to strategic leadership and the board.
Highly engaging leadership style and ability to connect well with others.
Ability to demonstrate people-centred leadership which focuses on creating meaning and purpose for employees which gives them a ‘why’ to their work and provides a clear line of sight between what they do and the overall goals of the organization.
Ability to empower team members by trusting them to find solutions to achieve organizational goals, rather than solving problems for them. Creates a psychologically safe environment for the team to learn and grow.
Ability to lead with empathy and compassion by demonstrating concern for the well-being of employees in the workplace.
Ability to successfully manage PR and media relations activities, secure positive media coverage, and enhance brand reputation and visibility.
Keen attention to detail, ability to be careful and thorough about details, recognising the impact of decisions.
Results oriented, ability to establish and maintain achievement of goals and exert effort toward mastering tasks.
Service oriented, ability to engage and effectively manage customer expectations.
Ability to demonstrate complex problem-solving skills, review related information to develop and evaluate options and identify solutions.
Be motivated to help the organization become more resource efficient and realize the business benefits of increased energy efficiency.
Demonstrates care for the environment by considering and applying the benefits of recycling and waste reduction in the execution of tasks.
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NGC offers a competitive compensation package inclusive of Housing Allowance, Pension Benefits, Group Life Coverage, Computer and Education Loans.
All applicants will be required to obtain a Certificate of Character from the Trinidad & Tobago Police Service. This requirement must be fulfilled in order progress through the recruitment process.
