Public Relations Specialist at Rwanda Food And Drugs Authority (FDA) Under Statute: Deadline: Jun 18, 2024

Job responsibilities

 Maintain a database of media organizations and contacts  Develop various types of content, including awareness messages and campaigns  Edit and distribute material for the website and other channels of internal and external communication  Manage Rwanda FDA’s social media communications  Contribute to the development of stakeholder analysis and mapping to enable development of targeted communications strategy and feedback mechanism.  To provide information to the public on Rwanda FDA matters in consultation with the Communication Specialist  To draft press releases, edit notices and circulars intended for the public.  To assist in organizing of press conferences, radio and television talk shows, press releases, and prepare speeches for the Rwanda FDA Director General.


 To monitor and track newspapers, social media platforms and other sources of information and identify articles, issues, or queries that concern or relate to Rwanda FDA. Analyze such sources of information, prepare periodic reports and submit them to Office of Director General.  To demonstrate the ability to consistently provide quality services that meet customer and regulatory requirements within his/her Office in order to meet Rwanda FDA quality objectives.  To participate in organized training in the area of Quality Management System.  To do the assigned tasks (job) by fully implementing the QMS established requirements.  To perform other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor

• • 1
    Bachelor’s Degree in Communication

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 2
    Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 3
    Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 4
    Bachelor’s Degree in Media

    3 Years of relevant experience

• • 5
    Master’s Degree in Public Relations

    1 Years of relevant experience

• • 6
    Master’s Degree in Journalism

    1 Years of relevant experience

• • 7
    Master’s Degree in Communication

    1 Years of relevant experience

• 8
  Masters Degree in Media

  1 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• • 1.Resource management skills

• • 2.Analytical skills

• • 3.Problem solving skills

• • 4.Decision making skills

• • 5.Time management skills

• • 6.Risk management skills

• • 7.Results oriented

• • 8.Digital literacy skills

• • 9.Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.

• • 10.Ability to develop and implement communications initiatives using appropriate tools and channels

• • 11.Research and critical thinking skills

• • 12. Ability to convey ideas clearly and concisely

• • 13.Verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills

• • 14.Creative thinking skills and solution-oriented attitude

• • 15.Knowledge of online communication tools with special emphasis in audio-visual production and dissemination

• • 16.Report writing and presentation skills

• 17.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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