JOB ADVERTISEMENT:
CARE International is seeking to recruit an “Advocacy & Communications Team Leader”
Introduction
CARE International is a global humanitarian organization with physical presence in 104 countries worldwide in 2021. CARE’s vision is to seek a world of hope, inclusion, and social justice where poverty have been overcome and all people live in dignity and security.
Overview of the Role
Job Purpose Statement
The Advocacy & Communications Team Leader is responsible for driving and delivering CARE Rwanda’s Advocacy & Communication Strategy, fostering mindset change, promoting and influencing policy and practice reforms, and becoming a leading voice in championing evidence-based, gender-inclusive development in Rwanda.
Requirements for the Role
Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in development studies, International Relations or another related field
- Master’s degree or additional qualifications (added advantage)
Job related experience:
- 6-8 years experience in advocacy
- Evidence of effective campaigning for gender/women’s & girl’s rights
- Evidence of advocacy and communication strategy design and rollout
Technical skills:
- Strong representation and negotiation skills
- Flawless communication skills in English; ability to speak/write in Kinyarwanda is desirable
- Deep knowledge and understanding in the following thematic areas:
- Gender-Based Violence
- Women Economic Justice
- SRHM, especially Adolescent
- Gender justice
- Climate Justice
- Demonstrable experience drafting and executing media and communications strategies and plans
- A history of creativity-driven work that values taking initiative, campaigning, and collaborative action as well as the ability to work autonomously with appropriate supervision
- Proven experience in story telling and development of appealing and tailored communication material to a wide range of stakeholders
- Experience as a trainer or capacity-builder
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and to work under pressure and with tight deadlines.
- Demonstrate high-level expertise in the psychology of influence and experience in participative approaches
- Ability to analyse policies, conduct situational research, and develop strategies to effect change
- Track record of wise and responsive decision making; including ability to anticipate reputational risk while managing an international brand, and ensure that protective measures are in place
- Demonstrated ability to develop and oversee innovative social media strategies and diverse campaigns to maximise brand recognition and reach of the organisation; successful track record of managing complexity
- Ability to manage and nurture collaborative relationships at all levels; contribute effectively at senior management level both internally and externally
- Ability to effectively lead, develop and manage team & colleagues
CARE seeks to improve the lives of the most marginalized, particularly women and girls. Our diversity is our strength. We are an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity, diversity, and Inclusion. CARE’s focus as an organization is to empower women and girls as we strongly believe that they are most affected by poverty. In line with our values, we highly encourage women to apply for this position.
How to apply
Interested candidates should send their application file (CV and cover letter) before Wednesday 9th February 2022 using the “Apply for this job” button below.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps.
*Disclaimer: CARE International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment.
