Communications Officer at Haguruka NGO: Deadline: 14-10-2022

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Background

Haguruka is a non-governmental organization registered under the Rwandan Law. We work towards empowering women and children to claim their rights by improving their access to quality justice across the country. Haguruka was founded in 1991 and has since been at the forefront of the fight for the rights of women and children. Haguruka has its head office in Kigali (the capital city of Rwanda) with regional offices in Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Western provinces of the country. We see our beneficiaries as right holders who are empowered to claim their fundamental rights from duty bearers following relevant international and national legal instruments applicable in Rwanda.  Haguruka has a zero-tolerance approach towards sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.




Haguruka implements programs that address the immediate human right needs of vulnerable women and children while working towards combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and promoting gender equality. We apply a right-based approach and a holistic vision of victims’ needs.

Our strategic areas of intervention include:

  • Legal aid and psychosocial support;
  • Capacity building and awareness-raising
  • Research and advocacy.

In order to effectively implement its mandate, Haguruka is recruiting staff for the following position (see the table below).

 

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Qualifications and desired skills

Key Responsibilities

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Communications Officer (1)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field.
  • Minimum of 2 – 5 years’ experience in a communications role.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda
  • Strong interpersonal and coordination skills
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
  • Proficiency in using MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience in creating content for social media and managing its platforms.
  • Photography and graphic design skills are an added value.
  • Develop and implement effective communication strategies that enhance organization’s visibility.
  • Seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of the brand, and coordinate publicity events as required.
  • Management and regular updates of the Haguruka Website and social media sites.
  • Plan and manage the design, content, and production of all communications materials.
  • Support in the documentation of best practices/ success stories and case studies.
  • Create informative and interesting newsletters, press releases, brochures, flyers, and posters. Also assists in the production of audio and video productions.
  • Help promote uniformity and consistency of Haguruka’s brand.
  • Overseeing the branding of all written, printed and drawn materials to ensure they match with the organization’s communication policy.




Interested Candidates should send a motivational letter, a curriculum Vitae with 2 references, a copy of degrees and other relevant Certificates to info@haguruka.org.rw addressed to the Legal representative of Haguruka.

Note:

  • Please do indicate the position you are applying for in the email subject.
  • The deadline is 14th October 2022 at 17:00;
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted;
  • Female candidates are strongly encouraged

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Me Munyankindi Monique

Legal representative of Haguruka 










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