Communication and Public Relations Specialist

Ministry of Finance and Planning

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Associate Professor (Adjunct)

Northern Caribbean University

Prepared by Elaine Oxamendi Vicet

CORE COMPETENCIES

Modern Skill set (POMC).

Tolerant of cultural diversity.

Co-operative & Flexible.

Thinks critically, researches and assess.Shares information to negate the ‘silo

effect’.Ethics and professional standards.

Translation and use of theory to guide practice.

ENCULTURATION & ACCULTURATIONEnculturation and acculturation are processes of socialization that take place within the society.

Enculturation is a process that helps an individual to be immersed and absorbed in social values, norms, customs of the culture that they lives.

Acculturation is a two way change process that takes placed when there is a meeting of two cultures.

In acculturation there are changes felt in both cultures though mostly it is the minority culture that gets changed by way of changed language, clothing, customs and practices.

Enculturation helps an individual to survive and better fit into the culture he finds himself surrounded.

CHARACTERISTICS

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

1. Understands and supports the broad responsibility of the organisation for enhancing the experience for everyone.

2. Possesses appropriate knowledge which is used inform decision making and one’s professional practice

3. Understands the history of the profession and inculcates the core values.

4. Articulate, and executes duties in a reasoned manner consistent with the organisation’s mission.

5. Understands and respects similarities and differences of people within the environment.

6. Understands relevant legal and ethical issues.

General Knowledge and Skills General Knowledge contd.7. Manages and influences work

environment to promote efficiencies and peer success.

8. Manages work environment ensuring that is safe and secure.

9. Effectively utilizes language through speaking, writing, and other means of communication.

10. Is a mentor and coach.

11. Thinks critically.

12. Works collaboratively.

13. Is trustworthy and maintains confidentiality .

14. Exercises responsible stewardship of resources.

15. Models effective leadership.

INTERACTIVE COMPETENCIES

1. Supervises effectively

2. Interacts effectively with a diverse range of persons

3. Treats everyone fairly.

4. Values differences among groups.

5. Encourages learning through successful experiences as well as failures.

6. Contributes productively in partnerships and team efforts

7. Demonstrates loyalty and support of the organisation.

8. Effectively creates and maintains.

9. Contributes and promotes a healthy work community.

SELF MASTERY

SELF MASTERY

Commits to excellence

Intentionally employs self reflection to improve practice and gain insight

Responds to the duties of one’s role and also to the spirit of one’s responsibilities

Views his or her professional life as an important element of personal identity

Strives to maintain personal wellness and a healthy lifestyle

Maintains position-appropriate appearance

Stays professionally keeping abreast of industry and professional updates or shifts.

SELF MASTERY CONTD.

Engages in other professional development activities.

Manages personal life so that overall professional effectiveness is maintained.

Assumes proper accountability for individual and organizational mistakes.

Espouses and follows a written code of professional ethical standards.

Abides by laws and institutional policies and works. to change policies that are incongruent with personal and professional principles.

I BELIEVE I CAN FLY

TEAM WORK

PROFESSIONALISM