Communication officer at supreme court (SC):Deadline: Mar 26, 2026

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Job responsibilities

CORE MISSION The Communication officer will support the Judiciary in strengthening communication and outreach related to judicial decisions and case law, while ensuring that communication and visibility activities comply with the European Union visibility guidelines for EU-funded actions. The position will contribute to enhancing public access to judicial information and promoting transparency in the administration of justice. SPECIFIC TASKS Develop and implement a communication and visibility plan for the project in line with the Judiciary’s communication strategy and EU visibility requirements. – Promote the visibility of the project and highlight the support provided by the European Union to the justice sector. Case Law Dissemination: – Collect, summarize, and disseminate landmark court decisions and case precedents. – Support the publication of law reports, case summaries, and legal bulletins intended for judges, lawyers, academics, and the public. – Ensure that legal information is communicated in a clear, accessible, and structured manner. Media and Public Outreach: – Prepare press releases, articles, newsletters, and communication materials related to judicial developments and project achievements. – Coordinate media engagement activities aimed at improving public understanding of judicial decisions. – Organize outreach events, workshops, and communication campaigns targeting citizens and legal practitioners. Digital Communication: – Support the publication of judicial decisions and legal resources through digital platforms, including the Judiciary website, YouTube, X and other communication channels. – Promote the use of digital tools to improve public access to case law and judicial information. EU Visibility and Compliance: – Ensure that all communication materials and events comply with the European Union communication and visibility requirements. – Properly acknowledge the EU’s financial support in publications, events, and communication outputs. – Maintain documentation and evidence of visibility activities for reporting and audit purposes. Monitoring and Reporting: – Track communication outputs and outreach activities under the project. – Prepare periodic reports on communication and visibility activities.




Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations

      0 Year of relevant experience


    • Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism

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    • Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations

      0 Year of relevant experience


    • Bachelor’s Degree in Communication

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  • Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies

    0 Year of relevant experience



Required competencies and key technical skills

    • Excellent command of written and spoken English

    • Excellent command of written and spoken English;

    • Excellent communication in English; Knowledge of French and Kinyarwanda will be an added advantage

    • Excellent writing and editorial skills, particularly the ability to simplify complex legal information.

    • Strong analytical and organizational skills.

    • Good understanding of judicial systems, legal communication, or rule of law programs.

    • Knowledge of communication and visibility requirements for donorfunded projects, particularly those of the European Union, is desirable.

    • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Proficiency in digital communication tools and content management systems.



Psychometric Languages

    • English

  • Français

Psychometric Domains

    • Problem solving

      Competence / Skills


    • Analytical skills

      Competence / Skills


    • Knowledge/Awareness

      Behavior and attitude


    • Attention and concentration

      Behavior and attitude


    • Time for reaction

      Behavior and attitude


  • Clear and Effective Communication

    Communication skills

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