Are you ready to embark on a transformational journey? We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to join us as the Senior Officer, Corporate Communications & PR. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to innovation and transformation, this is the opportunity for you!
This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of developing and administering market analysis. Your expertise will be pivotal in ensuring that RSSB provides a compliant brand management that enhances employee satisfaction and well-being while supporting the overall organisational culture and goals.
If you have what it takes to work closely with a dynamic team and you are passionate about being part of a mission-driven organisation that prioritises the well-being of millions of individuals, then we are looking for you. In this pivotal role, you will directly contribute to transforming the organisation, towards providing soci0-economic well-being, long-term stability, and prosperity for Rwandans.
Reporting to the Manager, Marketing & Corporate Communications, the Senior Officer, Corporate Communications & PR will be responsible for developing public relations and communication strategies and campaigns and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders, media, and the public.
About RSSB
The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has the mandate to manage and promote social security in Rwanda. RSSB’s vision is to provide a comprehensive social security system that caters to the diverse social security needs of the population, RSSB plays an important role in realising Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1). RSSB manages six social security schemes, namely: Pension, Occupational Hazards, Medical scheme, CBHI, Maternity Leave Benefits and EjoHeza (Long-term Term Saving Scheme).
As a leading player in the financial sector, RSSB serves as the largest institutional investor in Rwanda. With assets under management amounting to 2.06 trillion Rwf , which is equivalent to over 15% of the country’s GDP, RSSB invests in key sectors of the economy and plays a crucial role in growing the country’s financial sector. With approximately 12 million members in the above six schemes, encompassing over 90% of Rwanda’s population, RSSB is at the forefront of securing the health and financial well-being of Rwandans.
To achieve its important mandate, RSSB is embarking on a transformative journey, aiming to become a modern, data-driven, and high-performing institution. As part of this ambitious initiative, we are seeking highly motivated individuals who are results-oriented and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Formulate and implement corporate communications and public relation plans strategies
- Develop, update the Corporate Social Responsibility Policy and manage sponsorship activities
- Identify, develop, and maintain key communication channels, adapting and improving them in line with external trends and business needs
- End-to-end oversight of external and internal communications campaigns, projects, and deliverables, including executing communications strategy, writing/editing content,
- Coordinate internal communications (memos, newsletters) and enhance the organisation voice and presence through online and offline channels
- Provide clients with information about new promotional opportunities and current PR campaigns progress
- Manage staff under his or her Supervision
- Participate in the preparation of strategic and business plans, related budgets and ensure their implementation
- Develop and disseminate performance contract to his/her subordinates
- Coordinate communication and Public relations crisis that may arise and social media platforms to avoid unnecessary information or mitigate any crisis
- Draft and send corporate communications and public relation press releases for the media and manage media relations and requests
- Participate in survey initiatives and analyse public opinion on different products and services that RSSB offers
- Assist in communication of strategies or messages from senior leadership
- Perform any other duties related to brand and event activities as may be assigned from time to time
Key Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate must have at least:
- Master’s’ Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business Administration, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or any other relevant field with preferably 2 years relevant experience
OR
- Bachelors’ Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business Administration, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or any other relevant field with preferably 4 years relevant experience
- Relevant professional qualification/ certification is an added advantage
Key competencies
Technical Competencies:
- The job holder must have events management skills
- The role holder should have strong communication and stakeholder skills
- The incumbent should be proficient in presentation and public relations
Behavioral Competencies:
- Must demonstrate impeccable customer service focus, strategic thinking, and strong ethical background with an ability to resist and zero tolerance for corrupt, political and other undesirable influences;
- Must be able to establish and maintain constructive and effective relationships with key stakeholders and staff alike;
- Must be open to change and adapt established methods for new uses within the institution;
Additional Information:
RSSB reserves the right to appoint or to issue an employment contract to the successful candidate.
Interested candidates are advised to submit applications online by Monday, 25 November 2024.
In addition, please attach a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and positions held relevant to this role. Include your day and evening telephone numbers, email address, names and address of three professional referees. Also, attach copies of your academic and professional qualifications.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
RSSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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