Senior Corporate Communications Officer Full Time NEW

SENIOR CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (ON CONTRACT)
JOB TITLE: Senior Corporate Communications Officer
EMPLOYER: Division of Community Development and Social Protection, Tobago House of Assembly (THA)

Job Summary
The incumbent is required to play a key role in the implementation of the Division’s corporate communications strategies and programmes. Duties include assisting in the development, implementation and evaluation of these strategies; taking the lead on corporate media campaigns, public relations and other communications activities to generate consistent publicity results with clear targets; and supervising lower-level staff.

Organizational Relationships
Reports to: Manager – Corporate Communications
Supervision Given To: Corporate Communications Officer and support staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategy and Measurement
Takes the lead in strategy and programme development for diverse, complex communication campaigns of special significance to the Division’s work, anticipating critical public relations issues.
Formulates public positions on critical issues and develops/executes communication policies in collaboration with the executive team.
Coordinates budgeting, planning, implementation, and evaluation of major corporate events and public programmes.
Directs internal research, data collection, editing, and writing of corporate communications briefs and proposals.

Product and Events Management
Promotes a positive image of the Division through press conferences, newsworthy events, and community stories.
Prepares annual and quarterly schedules of public relations activities, including lectures, talks, conferences, and exhibitions.
Manages event logistics: negotiates space contracts, books venues, coordinates catering, orders audio-visual equipment, and oversees décor layouts.
Supervises on-site subcontractors and vendors on delivery days and provides post-event analysis and budget recaps.

Media, Advertising and Stakeholder Engagement
Provides media-related advice, talking points, and media coaching to senior personnel.
Leads a team that prepares media releases, advertisements, presentations, and speech drafts for the Division Secretary.
Coordinates the layout and production of all print and electronic media outreach items (newsletters, brochures, booklets, press kits, TV spots, websites).
Conducts risk management analysis on press opinions, monitors current events, and recommends strategic responses.
Supervises staff performing protocol and etiquette duties for visiting dignitaries.
Maintains an updated database directory of external stakeholder and media contacts.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of communications research, mass media roles, social marketing theory, and behavior sciences.
Knowledge of modern news-gathering practices, corporate event management, and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter).
Working knowledge of protocol procedures, Public Administration, the Constitution of Trinidad and Tobago, and government organizational structures.
Proficiency in advanced web design applications, design/illustration software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Exceptional conceptual, analytical, editing, and writing skills with a strong command of the English language.

Minimum Training and Experience
Education: A recognized University Degree in Communications Studies or a Post-graduate Diploma in a related field.
Experience: Minimum of five (5) years’ progressive experience explicitly within Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, or Advertising.

Required Documentation: Application letter, detailed Résumé, copies of all relevant academic certificates, and two (2) professional references.
Application Deadlines:Probation Hostel Manager: No later than Tuesday 10th November, 2026.
Senior Corporate Communications Officer: No later than Wednesday 11th November, 2026.
Submission Channels:In Person / Mail: Address packages to:The Administrator
Division of Community Development and Social Protection
#10 Montessori Drive, Glen Road
Scarborough, Tobago
Email Submission: Forward documents to [email protected].
Note: Unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged by the Division.