Job Description
– Provide media and communications advice to the ministry;
– Develop media plans for all upcoming events and announcements in the ministry including arranging press conferences, Radio/TV shows, drafting press release and speaking notes;
– Regularly gather information and manage the ministry communications plan;
– Monitor daily media content and prepare media review for the Minister and senior officials;
– Draft content for the ministry website, update it and upload strategic documents;
– Act as a first point of contact for media inquiries;
– Update and maintain communications contact database;
– Develop the ministry’s annual media plan;
– Support wider cross-government communications work as required;
– Maintain good relations with both public and private media and act as strategic minutes taker
– Build capacity for LG Public relations officers
– Carryout research relevant to his/her attributions to ensure standardized and effective performance;
– Perform any other duties assigned to him/her by the supervisor
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Communication
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Public Relations
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Journalism
1 Year of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Communication
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Media
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Mass Media
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Communication Studies
1 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Resource management skills
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Research and critical thinking skills
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Verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills
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Creative thinking skills and solution-oriented attitude
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Advanced ability to convey ideas clearly and concisely
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Excellent report writing and presentation skills;
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Knowledge of online communication tools with special emphasis in audio visual production and dissemination
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Analytical skills;
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Fluency in speaking and writing Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Fluency in all 4 national languages (including Swahili) is an added advantage.
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Bachelor’s degree with three(3) years of relevant working experience
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Master’s degree with one (1) year of relevant working experience
