Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating Public Relations activities relative to Internal Revenue and Customs & Trade Operations, through the development and marketing of public relations activities (i.e., campaigns, workshops, press releases, etc.) and arranging interviews with the relevant personnel to obtain media information, and pitching stories for media presentations.
• Producing and presenting the Authority’s television programmes, attending, featuring or hosting other programmes, and conducting scheduled radio appearances to engage taxpayers with the work and operations of the Authority and to promote compliance with Guyana’s Tax Laws and Policies, and goodwill to taxpayers.
• Researching and analysing data in the preparation of Press Releases and Letters to the Editor, in order to maintain a keen understanding of the industry trends affecting taxpayers for the appropriate target to the media.
• Preparing Press Releases, Letters to the Editor, and Notices, and responding to media monitoring issues on various tax matters relating to the Internal Revenue and Customs & Trade Operations to keep taxpayers advised and informed, and to counter negative publicity for the prompt and accurate collection of tax revenues.
• Developing and preparing articles for the Newsletter, ReveNews, by identifying topics to discuss and highlight, and collaborating with various departments on systematic and tax administrative changes impacting taxpayers for dissemination to internal and external stakeholders.
• Preparing Internal Revenue and Customs & Trade Operation informational bulletins, leaflets, tax guides, and other in-house publications for dissemination to the general public based on tax administrative changes and to promote voluntary compliance and ease of doing business.
• Organising events, including press conferences, exhibitions, and career fairs to sensitise taxpayers on tax laws and operations through collaboration with commercial businesses, schools, and ministries.
• Analysing and compiling data for the preparation of Monthly Production Reports to indicate the status, level, and performance of activities conducted for the specified period.
• Assisting in developing, planning, and implementing Public Relations’ strategies for the effective communication of information to the public.
• Assisting in monitoring the daily media, to ensure GRA related information or publications are aired or published expeditiously based on agreed terms and conditions, and aligned to prescribed standards.
• Liaising with internal Units/Divisions to obtain information for the production, development, and implementation of public related activities and representing GRA with external stakeholders for promotion of the organisation’s operations and activities.
• Any other related duties assigned.

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Public/Business Management, or any other equivalent qualification, with a minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in a communications role.
• In–depth knowledge of the mission, mandate, goals, strategic objectives, and taxes administered by the Guyana Revenue Authority.
• In-depth knowledge of local media issues and concerns relative to the operations of the Revenue Authority.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Applications and other software applications developed and utilized by the Revenue Authority.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, negotiation, and persuasive skills.
• Initiative, judgement, and discretion are necessary.
• Excellent skills in writing press releases and articles for electronic media, and preparing responses in relation to misconstrued issues.
• Ability to interact with news media positively and constructively.
• Ability to delegate and prioritize tasks to meet conflicting timelines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for print and television.
• Excellent leadership, organizational and team building skills.
• Integrity, mutual respect, accountability and professionalism.