RECRUITMENT NOTICE: LAF/11/2023
The Legal Aid Forum (LAF) is accepting applications from qualified and skilled individuals as described below:
Position: Communications Officer
Description
The Communications Officer supports LAF team in all communication, visibility and outreach related activities. The Communications Officer plays an important role in making sure that LAF is more accessible to both citizens and partners. The Officer should ensure that there is a strong communications culture within LAF and improve communication techeniques and netwoks. The Officer will among other things:
- Plan and manage the design, content and production of all communication materials.
- Draft press leases, newsletters, social media posts and articles.
- Ensure that all information released of of qualuty.
- Provide support to program staff in drafting conecept notes on awareness raising campaigns and otheer visibility and communication-related activities.
- Assist LAF management to identify, collect, store and disseminate qualitative information and case studies to stakeholders.
- Facilitate development of case studies and communication materials as necessary.
- Develop and maintain up to date media contacts and ensure accurate information dissemination to the media whenver required.
- Act as the focal person for media and the public.
- With the assiatnce of IT Officer, manage and update LAF website and social media accounts.
- Build the capacity of LAF Staff and Members through appropriate communication trainings, access to information and knowledge sharing.
Requirements
- A University degree in relevant fields such as communication, media studies, journalism, public relations or law.
- 5 years’ experience in the field of communication or related fields.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven design, networking and reporting skills.
- Proven strong knowledge of communication practices and techniques.
- Computer literate with capabilities in email, MS Office, infographics and related business and communication tools.
- Content writing experience for all media platforms and social media and networking expertise;
- Experience in working with NGOs.
Only electronic applications are required.
Communications Officer: their applications should comprise: CV, 2 references, a letter of motivation, a copy of degree(s) and relevant Certificate(s).
Applications should be addressed to the Executive Director, P.O.Box 5225 at Kimihurura, KN 14 AV, KG 668 ST and submitted electronically to: recruitment@legalaidrwanda.org. Closing date for applications is 31 December 2023 at 5:00 pm (Kigali Time). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Done at Kigali, on 6th December 2023
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