Communications Specialist

Job Description

About the OECS

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is an inter-governmental organisation dedicated to economic harmonisation and integration, protection of human and legal rights, and the encouragement of good governance among independent and non-independent countries in the Eastern Caribbean. Under the Treaty of Basseterre (RTB, 1981) and now The Revised RTB (2010), Member States agree to cooperate with each other and promote unity and solidarity, including participation by Protocol Members in an Economic Union. Read More...

About the Caribbean Efficient and Green-Energy in Buildings Project

The Caribbean Efficient and Green-Energy in Buildings (CEGEB) Project is a World Bank financed project supporting Grenada, Guyana, and Saint Lucia with objectives of saving energy, increasing the use of renewable energy (RE) in public buildings and facilities, and enhancing the regulatory framework for investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy in participating Caribbean countries. The project will support investment and technical assistance for Energy Efficiency (EE) retrofitting and the installation of distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) systems in public buildings and other facilities in the three participating countries. Public buildings and other facilities eligible for investment under the Project may include central and regional administrative buildings, universities and schools, hospitals and clinics, stadiums, airports, water supply and sewage utilities.

To realise benefits from economies of scale, the countries will procure these EE and DRE investments in public buildings under a process called pooled procurement with support from the OECS Commission. It is expected that this pooled procurement will enhance regional integration, supporting a significant scale up in EE and DRE investments in the region, and thereby the creation of a regional market and boost in trade in EE and RE investments and services. To facilitate this collaboration, under the CEGEB project, a Regional Project Implementation Unit with project officers will be created in the Environmental Sustainability Division at the OECS Commission. The Regional PIU will provide the pooled procurement services to the participating countries for their investment in EE and DPVs and implement the regional capacity building by providing comprehensive procurement training and resources, inter alia, on effectively utilizing framework agreements for building retrofits and contract management. The Project will also provide technical assistance to address regulatory and technical constraints to EE and RE investments, and build capacity in the planning, implementation, and operations of these investments in a sustainable manner.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Head, Communications Unit and working closely with the CEGEB Project Manager and Project Team, the Communications Specialist is a technical expert who coordinates the visibility, awareness, and education objectives of the CEGEB project and by extension the OECS Commission. Guided by the OECS Communications Strategy, Policy and the brand guidelines of the OECS Commission and the World Bank, the Communications Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive communication strategy to promote the project's objectives, activities, and achievements. The specialist will ensure effective communication with all stakeholders and the public.

Job Responsibilities

More specifically, the Communications Specialist will be expected to:

1. Develop and implement a Communications Strategic Plan for the CEGEB Project with well-defined communication objectives, identifying and analysing stakeholders and their information needs, establishing communication channels and key messages for information sharing, including a schedule of communications activities with frequency and timelines, a monitoring and evaluation plan and a crisis communication plan.
2. Collect and create multimedia content by operating audiovisual (AV) equipment, including DSLR cameras, microphones and drones, and using creative Apps and software including Adobe Creative Cloud suite to record scenes and events via digital photography and videography and produce high-quality audiovisual storytelling or promotional material.
   
3. Produce high-quality written content, including press releases, communiques, blogs, feature stories, newsletters, social media captions, SEO website summaries, booklets and brochures.
   
4. Develop branded graphic materials such as infographics, poster, and billboard designs.
   
5. Develop and maintain excellent media relations with local and international media, organise press conferences, media briefings, and interviews, and lead media capacity building sessions to increase media technical knowledge and project visibility.
   
6. Manage business social media and engagement online.
7. Ensure content meets established communications standards and guidelines of the World Bank and the OECS Commission.
   
8. Coordinate the planning and delivery of engagement activities such as exhibitions, tours, demonstrations, and other events.
   
9. Provide communications expertise and execution support to the energy unit as needed.
   
10. Lead communications campaign strategies and maintain a good understanding of the cultural and political nuances associated with effective messaging.
    
11. Research, analyse and produce insights and metrics reports, monitor media coverage and public perception of the project, and evaluate the effectiveness of communication activities and adjust strategies as needed.
    
12. Provide contributions to the regular project semi-annual and annual progress reports on implementation as required by the Government and the World Bank.
    
13. Researching and analysing trends in media, social media and web technologies.
    
14. Any other related duties assigned by the OECS Head of Communications or the Project Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, marketing or a related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years proven experience in development communications, preferably in the renewable energy or environmental sector.
• Experience in social media management, digital marketing, and production of visual and written communications products
• Ability to work in teams and communicate effectively, and demonstrated resourcefulness and initiative.
• Knowledge in outreach and awareness/capacity building programs for governmental organisations, NGOs and/or local communities.
• Capacity to work simultaneously on a variety of issues and tasks, independently adjusting to priorities and achieving agreed objectives and deadlines.
• Demonstrate outstanding ability to communicate in written and spoken English and Kwéyòl;
• Be competent in the use of word processing software packages, including MS Office.
• Knowledge of branding, trademark and copyright rules and regulations governing Communications.
• Demonstrated competence and knowledge of principles, practices and procedures governing Communications.
• Knowledge of guidelines and policies of international lending institutions (such as the World Bank).

Terms of Appointment

• The Communications Specialist will be engaged on a full-time basis.
• The contract duration will be two years in the first instance and subject to renewal until the project's closing.
• The nature of the position is such that some of the work may be performed outside normal work hours.
• The Communications Specialist must be flexible to work occasional weekends, evenings, and holidays for special events as necessary.

Job Location

The OECS Commission is headquartered in Castries, Saint Lucia. The position of Communications Specialist is stationed at the OECS Commission headquarters.

The OECS Commission values workforce diversity and is open to considering eligible applicants of all backgrounds, genders, religions, and sexual orientations.

Strong emphasis will be placed on recruiting nationals from all OECS Member States. The Commission is particularly underrepresented by nationals of Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands, Martinique, Guadeloupe, and St. Martin.

Candidates from these Member States are encouraged to apply.

BENEFITS

The position is on a fixed-term establishment. The OECS Commission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, which will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The incumbent will be eligible for membership in the Organisation’s non-contributory Group Health and Life Insurance Scheme.

The deadline for all submissions is 4:30 pm. on Friday, 26th June 2026.

Only applications under consideration will be acknowledged.