View Vacancy - Political, Press and Public Affairs Officer, Port of Spain
Main purpose of job:
- The British High Commission (BHC) in Port of Spain is seeking a dynamic self-starter for the position of Political, Press and Public Affairs Officer on a two-year renewable contract basis.
- This is a demanding representational role that involves contributing to the delivery and public presentation of UK activity in Trinidad and Tobago. The successful candidate will:
- Deliver the High Commission’s communications strategy and proactively manage all traditional and social media communications;
- Provide high quality analytical reporting on local politics and the UK effort;
- Inform and deliver on the UK’s human rights policy;
- Prepare briefing for and manage the delivery of VIP and other visits including ship visits;
- Engage with local civil society and international colleagues, representing the High Commission at high level events and meetings; and
- Manage the UK’s prestigious Chevening Scholarship Scheme for Trinidad and Tobago.
Roles and responsibilities: Communications
Policy/Political/Visits
Chevening Scholarships/Commonwealth
|
|
Resources managed: Manage the delivery of the Library and Information Services Budget (allocated annually) alongside Chevening Alumni and Marketing Funds (also allocated annually). There will be ad-hoc budget management opportunities centred on specific priorities.
|
Essential on arrival:
- A minimum of a first degree.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a demanding communications, media or similar role.
- Strong project management experience.
- A thorough understanding of local politics and interest in international human rights issues.
- Demonstrated networking skills, including the ability to build relationships in government, private and third sectors.
- Demonstrated communications skills, including the ability to draft high-quality media releases and political analysis at pace.
- The ability to work on their own initiative and to work well with others.
- A high standard of integrity and confidentiality demonstrated by a proven record of accomplishment of excellence in a position of trust.
- Must have the legal status to live and work in Trinidad and Tobago.
Learning and development opportunities:
The British Embassy Network offers a strong benefits package. This package includes generous vacation and leave time, flexible working patterns, and an enriching learning and development opportunities.
BHC Port of Spain has an active L&D Committee, which oversees bids for training from staff members. We are committed to ensuring all staff have relevant and developmental training opportunities.
You will be required to undergo a one-week communications training course within your first year to ensure you have a clear understanding of FCDO and UK government communications. Other training opportunities are available through consultation with our Mexico Hub.
Working patterns:
The British High Commission offers flexible working, which includes flexible working hours and work from home, and office working that meets role objectives. This must be discussed and agreed with your line manager prior to implementation. The job would allow the applicant to work from home for up to two days per week. The role requires occasional out of office attendance at/and hosting of events.
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, eg some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
This opportunity is closed to applications.