Job Description
– Plan, organize and implement the RDRC communication strategy and sensitization campaign including the weekly radio program (isange mu banyu) and other media engagements.
– Maintain a database of RDRC media information and manages the RDRC social media communications;
– Regularly organize interviews with beneficiaries, officials, partners and media personnel on matters pertaining to RDRC.
– Create and produce internal newsletters for the Institution;
– Develop and maintain working relationships with journalists in multiple types of media channels for the benefit of RDRC and beneficiaries.
– Produce and distribute various types of media content, including material for a website, Skype, Video and Talk show, press releases, publicity material and other types of content for public interest including Isange mu banyu’ program.
– Prepare and manage the RDRC communication budget;
– Undertakes any other official tasks as may be assigned 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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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 Public Relation and Media
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 Public Relations and Media
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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Ability to develop and implement communications initiatives using appropriate tools and channels
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Research and critical thinking skills
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Creative thinking skills and solution-oriented attitude
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Organizational and planning skills
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Resource management skills
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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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Knowledge of online communication tools with special emphasis in audio visual production and dissemination
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Report writing & Presentation Skills
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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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Aholder in degree in any other field with five (5) years of professional relevant experience in communication , media, and/or public relations is eligible
