Communications Specialist at Right To Play Rwanda: (Deadline 19 December 2021)
JOB POSTING – Communications Specialist
Organization: Right To Play Rwanda
Work location: Kigali, Rwanda
Authorized to work in: Rwanda (Eligible to work legally without requiring sponsorship or work permit)
Target Start Date: 01 February 2022
Contract Duration:1-year contract with possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding
Closing Date:19 December 2021
BACKGROUND:
Right To Play is a global organisation that protects, educates, and empowers children to rise above adversity using play. By harnessing play, one of the most powerful and fundamental forces in a child’s life, we helped 2.3 million children last year to stay in school and out of work, to prevent life-threatening diseases like HIV and malaria, and to stay safe from exploitation and abuse. We are the only global development organization focused exclusively on using play to transform the lives of children and youth impacted by poverty, war, disease, and inequality.
Established in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programming in 15 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our headquarters in Toronto, Canada; London, UK and eight national offices across Europe (Germany, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, UK) and North America (Canada, US).
With a shared passion for our mission, our Culture Code guides how we act and interact based on five core pillars:
- Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion
- Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate
- Display Courage – Act with integrity
- Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another
- Be Playful – Have fun at work
Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, and watch this video to find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Communications Specialist reports directly to the Country Director (CD) in Rwanda. S/he also works closely with and receives guidance from the Marketing and Communications Team at Right To Play’s Headquarters.
The Communications Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing the Country Office’s communication strategy, plan, and activities, and for contributing to Right To Play International’s communications objectives. S/he also The Communications Specialist supports advocacy and fundraising efforts at the Country Office. S/he contributes to building and enhancing the organization’s overall public image and brand awareness in the country.
The Communications Specialist also contributes to Right To Play’s global fundraising and awareness efforts / by collecting and developing multimedia content that communicates the impact of our programs on the lives of children and youth. The incumbent works closely with the Country Office’s Program Manager, and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist.
The incumbent is required to travel within Rwanda and internationally when requested.
I.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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2.Communication
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3. Media and public relations
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IV.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Must have)
EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION
Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or any related field
EXPERIENCE
- 5 years’ experience with I/NGOs in the country of operation in a communications role.
- Experience with brand management
- Experience in media relations
- Experience developing communication plans and material.
- Experience creating and editing high-quality written, photographic, and video content
- Experience managing social media accounts
- Experience working with global colleagues
- Demonstrable experience in networking
- Understanding of human rights and social change issues
- Experience in working according to child protection and child safeguarding best practices, especially with regards to photography and videography involving minors.
- Experience with graphic design
COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence using these in a cross-cultural environment
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to proofread and ensure consistency and the highest quality of professional presentation in all communication products.
- A solid team player with respect for others
- Ability to understand and motivate others
- Proven ability in transferring knowledge and experience
- Adaptable with the ability to deal with stress and competing priorities
- Demonstrated professionalism and positive attitude
- Effective organization skills
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Strong Office 365 skills, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Sharepoint
- Experience in photography and videography (filming and editing) (an asset)
- Experience with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms
- Experience with Canva
- Fluent with standard photo and video editing software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro (an asset)
(D) LANGUAGES:
Fluency in written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply here to upload your resume and cover letter in English.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Shortlisting of applications will begin immediately and interviews may be held before the closing date.
Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status. As such, we encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play. We offer a family-friendly environment that allows for flexible work arrangements in order to support staff diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance.
We are a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening or equivalent criminal check as a condition of employment.
Should you require any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, kindly contact the People & Culture team by email at [email protected].
To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.righttoplay.com.
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