Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs
St. Clair
Job Description
<p><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">To be responsible for administering the state occasions and official programmes for the Protocol Division.&nbsp; The main responsibilities involve coordinating arrangements for high level visits and for special and ceremonial events.&nbsp; The position includes establishing and maintaining liaison with Ministerial offices, consular and diplomatic representatives and private sector organizations.</span><br></p>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<ul><li>To assist in the planning and coordinating of detailed programmes for visits to Trinidad and Tobago by Ministers of Foreign Governments, Ambassadors and High Commissioners and other distinguished visitors</li><li>To assist in planning and coordinating detailed programmes for State visits</li><li>To research, plan and coordinate arrangements for official Government hospitality functions and events</li><li>To supervise service providers engaged for hospitality functions to ensure a high level of service</li><li>To undertake research, investigations, projects as required</li><li>To undertake duties outside of normal hours on a regular basis</li><li>To assist in the preparation for international conferences hosted by the Government</li><li>To ensure that protocol arrangements are in place at ceremonial, official and other events</li><li>To perform other related duties</li></ul>
Key Competency
<p>QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE</p><ul><li>Training as evidenced by a degree from a recognized University.&nbsp; A Diploma or an approved course of training in International Relations and Events Management would be an asset</li><li>A professional qualification in Public Relations/Mass Communications supplemented by a Diploma or an approved course of training in International Relations</li><li>A combination of experience and/or training equivalent to the above.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS</p><ul><li>Knowledge of International Relations and National Affairs</li><li>Events Management Skills</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing</li><li>Report writing and/or rapporteuring skills</li><li>Computer application skills</li><li>Knowledge of one or more languages</li><li>Ability to work as part of a team</li><li>Capacity to initiate and to perform without supervision</li><li>Poise, good personal appearance.&nbsp;</li></ul>