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Background
Haguruka is a non-governmental organization registered under the Rwandan Law. We work towards empowering women and children to claim their rights by improving their access to quality justice across the country. Haguruka was founded in 1991 and has since been at the forefront of the fight for the rights of women and children. Haguruka has its head office in Kigali (the capital city of Rwanda) with regional offices in Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Western provinces of the country. We see our beneficiaries as right holders who are empowered to claim their fundamental rights from duty bearers following relevant international and national legal instruments applicable in Rwanda. Haguruka has a zero-tolerance approach towards sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
Haguruka implements programs that address the immediate human right needs of vulnerable women and children while working towards combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and promoting gender equality. We apply a right-based approach and a holistic vision of victims’ needs.
Our strategic areas of intervention include:
- Organization Capacity Development
- Access to Justice and Psychosocial Support
- Research & Advocacy
In order to effectively implement its mandate, Haguruka is recruiting on the following position:
Multimedia Officer
Location: HAGURUKA Kigali-Head offices
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the Multimedia officer will include the following:
- Develop and design print collateral, including newsletters, brochures, reports, posters, and manuals.
- Produce web and interactive design assets, preparing mechanicals and print-ready files.
- Translate design concepts into visually compelling materials for internal departments.
- Plan, shoot, and edit videos for diverse purposes, supporting audio and visual needs.
- Develop illustrations, character designs, and other graphics with a tasteful selection of styles.
- Coordinate with external vendors and printing houses as needed.
- Design a wide range of online materials, including banner ads and social media content.
- Ensure quality control of print and digital collateral to meet Haguruka identity standards.
- Capture high-quality event photographs for use in various materials.
- Provide guidance on communication strategies for audio-visual content.
- Create and update brand assets, including logos, icons, and style guides.
Requirements:
Qualifications and experience below are required from any candidate:
- Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Design, Arts/ Graphic Design, or related field.
- 1-2 year of relevant working experience.
- Proven experience in graphic design and multimedia content creation.
- Proficiency in industry-standard design software – Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro) and other multimedia software.
- Strong portfolio showcasing creative and diverse design projects.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Stay updated on design trends and industry best practices.
How to apply:
Interested Candidates should submit a one-page cover letter and curriculum vitae with two names of referees, copy of degree, and other academic qualifications to info@haguruka.org.rw. as one single PDF attachment:
Note:
- The deadline is January 8, 2024 at 5:00 pm
- The subject of the email should be, [Position title] Application: [Your Name]
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted;
- Applications from female candidates are highly encouraged
Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Sexual Harassment:
“Haguruka is committed to Safeguarding its Programme Participants from Exploitation and Abuse and has specific policies on this commitment (including the Code of Conduct) which outline the expected behavior and the responsibility of all staff, consultants, and other organizational representatives. Any candidate offered a job by Haguruka will be expected to sign Haguruka’s Safeguarding Policies. All suspicions and allegations of sexual exploitation harassment and abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly”
Done at Kigali on December 29, 2023
Ninette Umurerwa
Executive Secretary
