Communication Liaison Officer

The Government of Montserrat is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Communication Liaison Officer, within the Ministry of Education, Government of Montserrat.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide English/Spanish or English/Creole translation service among students and between students and teachers and between teachers and parents;
• Liaise with parents from within the Spanish/Creole community to build the partnership with the school;
• Intervene where language and cultural differences may threaten the good order and discipline of the school;
• Encourage and support full integration of Spanish/Creole speaking sectors of the population into the full life and culture of the school
• Investigate persistent absences of students from within the Spanish/Creole community and report causes to the management of the school.
• Act as a role model and mentor for all students but especially to the students of the Spanish/Creole community

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS

The applicant should:-

• Be fluent in Spanish or Creole dialects and English
• Have good communication skills (written and verbal), in both English and in Spanish/Creole
• Have adequate ICT skills
• Work well as a part of a team
• Be innovative and creative
• Be friendly and approachable
• Love children and have a caring attitude for their welfare
• Work well under stress and not be easily rattled
• Have the ability to work effectively with a diversity of individuals and groups 

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

Appointment will be made on a Permanent and Pensionable basis.

Basic Salary

R28- R22: XCD $41,760.00 - $50,976.00 / Year

Benefits

 21 paid vacation days annually
 Up to 25 paid sick days annually
 Permanent & Pensionsable Position (Probationary Period)
 Annual Performance-based Increments
 Personal Development Opportunities
 Access to Personal Advances
 Medical Insurance available
 Paid Holidays

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