Assistant Manager, Communications

 
FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
The Assistant Manager, Communications will be responsible for supporting strategic communication initiatives and overseeing the production and editing of print and multimedia products, as part of the Community’s public education, public information, public relations and advocacy programmes. The Assistant Manager supports and executes programmes and activities in accordance with the Work Programme; conceptualises and implements initiatives to enhance the brand and image of CARICOM; and informs the wider world of the progress of the integration movement through a range of communication products.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations, Management or a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree, plus, at least five (5) to seven (7) years’ of progressive, relevant and equivalent level experience, of which two (2) years must be at a supervisory level, preferably within one or more of the following institutions:

• A national or regional media organisation
• A government information service
• A regional institution
• A multinational corporation
• A public relations firm

The incumbent must possess advanced/extensive knowledge and training in:

• Media issues, communications strategies, public education and knowledge management.
• Stakeholders engagement, public relations, advertising or other marketing communication methods.
• Current theories and practices in communication research, planning and strategy; and the role of the media.
• Social/digital media strategies and management.
• Protocol, diplomacy and regional integration.

 
In addition, the following skills and abilities are required:

• Excellent writing and editing skills, including a strong command of the English language.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in planning and project management.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and communications technologies such as web applications, and design/illustration software.
• Skill in conducting research and in conceptual and analytical thinking.
• Ability to plan, organise, lead, and coordinate the work of professional and support staff performing communications duties.
• Ability to develop effective and engaging communication activities and events.
• Ability to solve problems and work independently in a changing and multi-tasking environment with numerous deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal/external partners.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• PARTICIPATES in strategic planning and goal setting exercises and CONTRIBUTES to the development and finalization of the Unit’s Work Programme and budget;
• CONTRIBUTES to the development of public education and communication policies, strategies, programmes and plans (including internal communication);
• OVERSEES the preparation, production and dissemination of public awareness, public education and communication products;
• CONTRIBUTES to the creation and curation of content for digital and social media platforms;
• RESEARCHES trends and issues in the communication/media landscape;
• EDITS the Secretariat’s publications to ensure accuracy in accordance with established standards;
• ANALYSES current events, public commentary and media opinions;
• PARTICIPATES in the facilitation of media coaching and preparation of internal stakeholders for media activities;
• PARTICIPATES in the development of issues management and crisis communication strategies;
• OVERSEES the planning, coordination and execution of outreach activities, engagements, special tours, visits and activities;
• OVERSEES the conduct of research (including but not limited to surveys, focus groups, polls) to test the efficiency and effectiveness of communication programmes and activities; and
• SUPERVISES support staff.

In addition to the Results and Activities outlined above, the incumbent is expected to perform any other relevant duties and responsibilities in keeping with job functions.

EMOLUMENTS AND BENEFITS
This is an S3 post. The salary range for this position is EC$11,868.00 to EC$15,190.00 per month.

EDUCATION GRANT
The Officer shall be eligible for the payment of an education grant in respect of children (including stepchildren and legally adopted children) who require reasonable education facilities that are not available at the assigned duty station or whose education the Officer would not want to disrupt in relocating to take up this appointment.

The grant shall apply to children under the age of twenty-three (23) years and shall not exceed seventy-five per cent (75%) of the cost of tuition (including textbooks), room and board up to a maximum total of EC$16,200.00 per year per child for a maximum of two (2) children at any one time. The grant is payable for a maximum of five (5) years.

SETTLEMENT GRANT
On assumption of duty in Guyana, the Officer shall be paid a settlement grant in respect of the staff member, his or her spouse and each eligible child or other approved dependant. The number of dependants eligible for Settlement Grant shall not exceed six (6) persons.

RECRUITMENT AND APPOINTMENT
Appointment may be on the permanent establishment or on secondment from a Public Service or a statutory body of a Member State or approved regional organisation. It will be subject to such staff rules and policies, rules, regulations, orders and instructions as exist and as may be introduced from time to time with respect to service with the Caribbean Community Secretariat.

An Officer recruited from outside the assigned duty station, on first appointment, will be provided economy class air passages by the most direct route for the Officer, spouse and children (provided they are below the age of eighteen (18) years, unmarried and dependent on the Officer) and for such other dependants not exceeding two (2) as may be approved by the Secretary-General, provided that the number of children and other dependants does not exceed six (6) in all.

In addition to passages, the Officer will be granted the following transportation allowances:

1. ocean freight charges, including insurance, for shipping personal and household effects to Guyana, not exceeding 45.3 cubic meters, plus a motor car (if the Officer already owns one);
2. the cost of transporting baggage, personal and household effects from the home of the Officer to the place of embarkation and from the port of disembarkation to the place of residence in Guyana; and
3. the cost of packing and crating personal and household effects.

LEAVE
The officer will be eligible for the grant of vacation leave at the rate of twenty (20) working days a year and a leave grant after every twelve (12) months of service in respect of the officer, spouse and up to two (2) approved dependants.

PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES
The officer will be granted the privileges and immunities extended to officials of the Caribbean Community in accordance with Article 8 of the Community’s Headquarters Agreement with the Government of Guyana.

GROUP HEALTH AND LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE
Subject to your acceptance by the Secretariat’s insurance carrier, the Officer will be required to participate in the Secretariat’s group health, life and accident insurance schemes. With respect to the health insurance, the Officer will contribute fifty per cent (50%) of the premium. The life and accident insurance scheme is non-contributory.

SUPERANNUATION
An Officer appointed to this post will be required to participate in the Secretariat’s Defined Contribution Pension Plan and contribute 7 per cent of basic salary per month, while the Secretariat will contribute 13 percent of the Officer’s basic salary to the pension plan. Where the appointment is on secondment, the Secretariat will pay to the Officer’s substantive employer, over the period of secondment, a contribution not exceeding twenty-five per cent (25%) of the pensionable salary normally payable to the Officer by that employer so as to maintain the pensionable status of the Officer in the substantive employment.

APPLICATIONS
Applications in English Language with full curriculum vitae details, including the email addresses of three (3) referees (at least two of whom must be familiar with the applicant’s work), should be addressed to:
Adviser
Human Resource Management
Caribbean Community Secretariat
Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana

The deadline for the submission of applications is Friday, 28 November 2025.