Under the directive of the Production Manager, the Events Specialist implements the annual programme for national commemorations, plans Special Events and mount sundry public activities for the Independence Celebrations such as street dances and parades. Implement and coordinate official functions and state visits and well as sundry functions for public and private sector agencies.
Responsibilities include:
Implements the National Commemorations Programme which includes the following:
Tributes in salute to our National Heroes: Norman W. Manley, Marcus M. Garvey and Alexander Bustamante
Workers’ Week/Labour Day – Thanksgiving Ceremony and Labour Day Concert.
Heritage Week – Thanks giving Ceremony, National & Regional Mento Yards, Exposition of Traditional Folk Forms, Festival of Foods
Nostalgia – featuring the favorite Festival Song Winners
Festival of Choirs – featuring established choirs in the country as well as those who have come through the Festival Movement
Competition and Tribute - Bob Marley, Michael Manley, Hugh Lawson Shearer, Louise Bennett, etal.
Emancipation – Vigil and Augus’ Fair
Coordinate and Produce World Reggae Dance Championship
Stage manage events that are planned internal and externally
Travels on location to the parishes in road shows to bring the celebrations to the communities;
Represent the JCDC on National Planning Committees involving other Government Agencies who collaborate in the mounting of National Celebrations and States and official funeral.
Liaises with the Marketing and Public Relations Division on matters of protocol, media presentation, promotion of activities, sponsorships etc.
Formulates agendas, order of programmes etc. and ensure their proper presentation and circulation. Special Knowledge,
Qualification and Experience: First Degree in Cultural Heritage, Management, Community Development
Training in Events Planning/Events Management A minimum of five (5) years experience in a relevant environment Required Skills Excellent Events Planning Skills Excellent Research and Writing Skills Excellent Technical skills
Excellent communication skills
Salary: $1,288,011.00 – $1,531,040.00 per annum Full upkeep allowance: $707,448.00 Applications with Curriculum Vitae should be sent no later than Friday, February 3, 2017 to: The Director – HRMD&A Jamaica Cultural Development Commission 3 – 5 Phoenix Avenue Kingston 10 Email: jcdccaropps@gmail.com ONLY SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED
