Job Description
Public Relations and Communications Specialist carries the following roles and responsibilities:
– Elaborate annual communication plans for the Ministry.
– Maintain relationships with public and private media.
– Plan and Coordinate press conferences and other events for the Ministry.
– Publicize messages, speeches and conversations organized by the Ministry.
– Manage the Ministry Website and Social Media.
– Carry out daily media review and update the Ministry on media trends.
– Ensure weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to the supervisor.
– Any other work related responsibility as 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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Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Media
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or Media with one (1) year of relevant working experience.
1 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in any other field with five (5) years of relevant working experience in communication, media and/or public relations is eligible.
5 Years 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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Research and critical thinking skills
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Report writing and presentation skills
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Knowledge of the government policies and procedures relating to communication and media
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Ability to advise and provide technical support to government institutions and officials on media and communications matters
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Ability to develop and implement communications initiatives using appropriate tools and channels;
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Creative thinking skills and solution-oriented attitude;
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Verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills;
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Ability to convey ideas clearly and concisely;
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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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– Ability to understand and apply fundamental concepts and principles related to investigating facts, gathering and packaging of information for effective delivery to audiences
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Knowledge of online communication tools with special emphasis in audio visual production and dissemination
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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.
