OFFICE OF THE SERVICES COMMISSIONS (Central Government) 30 National Heroes Circle Kingston 4 Jamaica Telephone: 922-8600 Fax: 924-9764 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.osc.gov.jm CIRCULAR No. 205 OSC Ref. C. 66084 14th October, 2014 Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments are asked to invite applications from suitably qualified officers in their Ministries/Departments to fill the post of Communications Director (MCG/IE 5) in the Jamaica National Heritage Trust, salary range $1,631,717 $1,939,599 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post. Job Purpose Reporting to the Executive Director, the incumbent is responsible for the management of the public education of the organization by developing appropriate strategies to ensure the timely dissemination/exchanging of information to all internal and external customers/stakeholder and the stimulation of interest in the protection of the island’s cultural heritage through partnership, education and co-operation in the declaration and preservation of this cultural heritage. Key Responsibilities Develops and implements new and creative ideas in the Management and Development of Jamaica's Heritage Resources which will create job opportunities for the people in areas of heritage sites, e.g. catering and handicraft; Represents the Trust on various committees and working groups on the subject of Heritage Education and development; Develops and directs Public Education Programmes for schools, radio, television, print media, that will stimulate and sustain interest in and support for preservation, restoration and development of Jamaica's heritage resources for national development in the areas of education and economic development especially in Heritage Tourism; Develops Heritage Foundation’s (NGOs) in each parish by organizing seminars, workshops, conferences and symposia; Develops heritage-related materials for the school system in conjunction with the Ministry of Youth and Culture; Conceptualizes and directs the National Heritage Week Programme of activities islandwide; Develops and sustains a JNHT Fund-Raising Committee, to bring the Business Community together for financial support of the many projects of the Trust, and develops projects for international funding and monitors potential areas for future fund-raising ventures; Develops and implements programmes to ensure that regional infrastructural development plans across the island do not jeopardize the historical interest and heritage integrity of the areas. Required Skills/Competencies Good budgetary development and management skills Good leadership and presentation skills Good planning, organizing and, socializing skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Working knowledge of the Jamaican educational system Excellent human relations, motivation and development skills 2/… -2- Minimum Required Qualification and Experience A First Degree in Mass Communication or Liberal Arts At least five (5) years’ experience in Communications or Public Relations three (3) years of which should be at the senior management level Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Tuesday, 28th October, 2014 to: Human Resource Management and Development Division Jamaica National Heritage Trust 79 Duke Street Kingston Email: [email protected] Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted. Please ensure that a copy of this circular is placed at a strategic position on the Notice Board of the Ministry/Department and brought to the attention of all eligible officers.