Job opportunity at REMA:Title:Communication Specialist:Deadline:

Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) through the Single Project Implementation Unit (SPIU), has obtained funds from different development partners to support the Government of Rwanda in its commitment to deliver on its development agenda. It is in this framework that REMA would like to recruit competent employees on the positions of communication Specialist.

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              Position: COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST

 Duration: One (1) Year Renewable

1. 1. Duty and Responsibilities:

• Implementing the project’s communication strategy which is tailored to the relevant social and political environment and sensitivities. She/he will be responsible for the implementation of this strategy either directly or using other resources that will have been identified in the strategy, its implementation plan, and the Project’s Action Plan;
•  Create and systematically maintain networks of high-level communications contacts with media, government and non-governmental agencies, international institutions and groups and organizations in civil society, among others;
• Build awareness of project activities per different target audiences using different media programs;
• Ensure that the image of SPIU is maintained in a positive light through working internally or externally;
• Organize periodic communication/information dissemination campaigns in order to enhance comprehension and awareness of SPIU projects
• Ensure that audio and visual documentary film or other media tools, like local and regional newspapers, TV and radio spots, brochures, banners and posters, website and Facebook/Twitter carry updated and correct information;
• Supervise the production of the project documentaries (Audio-visual; photographic);
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, bloggers, investors and customer audiences that will help advance our work;
• Produce newsletters, short videos, and articles; Inform the public about the status of project activities and ensure that notable achievements have high press coverage and that information is disseminated to the wider public
• Produce timely and regular SPIU projects print and electronic newsletters and manage the development and dissemination of various other communication products/tools;
• Organize SPIU projects conferences and workshops;
• Compile reports on best practices, lessons learned and key achievements of the project and ensure there are disseminated to the public;
• Work closely with the existing Communication Officer in REMA and support other projects in REMA to produce communication materials;
• Perform any other activities directly related to the project objectives that will be assigned by the Sector Specialists;

2. Education background

   
   
   
   

• At least hold a bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism or public relations with 5 years’ experience in communication or the media
•  Proven experience in graphic design, audio-visual production, and media/PR content generation;
• Excellent oral and written communications skills with the ability to generate content for a range of communication channels;
•  Good understanding of current communications technologies and social media;
• Be familiar with the environment sector in Rwanda;
• Proven competence in both written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda. Knowledge of French would be an added advantage.

3. Key Technical Skills & Knowledge required:

   • Good knowledge and use of multimedia tools.
   • Experience in working in a policy environment.
   • Experience with organizing and covering events.
   • -Has a network amongst journalists and media houses;
   • Computer Skills;
   • Organizational Skills;
   • Independent;
   • High analytical & Complex Problem
   • Solving skills;
   • Judgment & Decision Making Skills;
   • Time management Skills;
   • Mobilization Skills;
   • Team working Skills;
   • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English, and French is recommended.

4. Applications

The deadline for the submission of the applications shall be on the 14/01/2020

The late application shall not be considered, and online applications are unacceptable Interested candidates will submit their applications at REMA’s office located in Kacyiru;

For any further information, you can always look at the REMA website.

Kigali on 31^st December 2019

Eng. Coletha U. RUHAMYA

Director-General