Communication Officer at Reseau Rwandais des Personnes Vivant avec le VIH-Sida: (Deadline 22 September 2023)

Communication Officer at Reseau Rwandais des Personnes Vivant avec le VIH-Sida: (Deadline 22 September 2023)

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Rwandan Network of people living with HIV and AIDS (RRP+) is a national umbrella of people infected and affected by HIV. Its overall goal is to contribute to the national HIV response by improving the quality of life of people living with HIV, through improved HIV prevention, care, and treatment. The vision of RRP+ is that Rwandans living with and affected by HIV are healthy, live in a socio-economic environment free from stigma and discrimination, and are fully engaged in the HIV response.

Employer: Rwanda Network of People Living with HIV (RRP+)
Duty Station: City of Kigali
Contract duration: One year renewable

Source of funds: RRP+/RBF-NSP-HIV

Job title: Communication Officer (1 Post)

Under the Supervision of the Executive Secretary of RRP+, the Communication officer will be responsible for the following main duties:

• Developing Communication Strategies: Create and implement comprehensive communication strategies that align with the RRP+ mission and objectives.
• Content Creation: Generate high-quality content for various channels, including press releases, blog posts, social media updates, newsletters, and reports.
• Media Relations: Cultivate relationships with journalists, bloggers, and media outlets to increase the RRP+ visibility and coverage in the press.
• Social Media Management: Manage and update the RRP+ social media profiles to engage with the online community, share stories, and promote events or campaigns.
• Work closely with the community engaged in health and gender equality promotion
• Website Management: Ensure the RRP+ website is up-to-date, user-friendly, and contains accurate information.
• Public Relations: Act as a spokesperson for the RRP+, respond to media inquiries, and coordinate interviews with key staff members.
• Event Planning and Promotion: Organize and promote events, workshops, and conferences related to the RRP+ mission.
• Internal Communication: Foster effective communication within the organization, ensuring that all staff members are informed about important developments and initiatives.
• Brand Management: Maintain and enhance the RRP+ brand image and reputation through consistent messaging and branding guidelines.
• Training and Capacity Building: Provide training and guidance to staff and volunteers on effective communication techniques, including public speaking, writing, and media relations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other teams within the RRP+, such as program managers, fundraising teams, and volunteer coordinators, to align communication efforts with the organization’s overall objectives.
• Stay Informed: Keep up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging communication tools to ensure the RRP+ remains competitive and innovative in its communication efforts.
• Translation and Multilingual Communication: If applicable, manage translation services to ensure communication materials are accessible to diverse language groups or communities.
• Compliance: Ensure that all communication materials and activities comply with legal and ethical standards, including copyright laws, privacy regulations, and the RRP+ code of conduct.
• Reporting: Prepare regular reports on communication activities and their impact on the organization’s leadership, board of directors, and donors.
• Perform any other task assigned by the supervisor

Skills and required qualifications:

• Being a Rwandan by nationality;
• Hold at least a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations, or a related field is often preferred.
• Possess professional experience of three years in a similar communication role (media relations, media, health promotion content creation, multimedia productions, public relations, online communications).
• Have a good knowledge of Rwanda’s Health Policy, Health Sector Strategic Plan, and National Strategic Plan for HIV and TB;
• Ability to effectively communicate complex information and develop impactful success stories and external facing communications materials.
• Have strong oral and written communication skills in Kinyarwanda, English and French;
• Computer literate with proficient knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; knowledge of photo and video-editing software is an added value.
• Experience in web design and content production, copywriting and editing
• Ready to work with marginalized groups of People Living with HIV
• Able to work with multiple stakeholders and interest communities
• Willingness to further develop professional and interpersonal skills in general;
• Be a proven moral integrity;
• Being available immediately

Selection of candidates:

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application letter in a sealed envelope with the following:

1. Motivation letter;
2. Detailed curriculum vitae with three names of referees;
3. Copy of degree, certificates, and other academic qualifications;
4. Copy of the National ID;
5. Proof of previous working experience as mentioned in the CV (rendered services certificates);
6. A contact telephone number and e-mail.

The application letter shall be addressed to the Executive Secretary of RRP+ at the following address: Remera KG 599, Plot 33 NOBISCOM HOUSE. Not later than Friday 22/09/2023 at 03:00 pm

For more information, please contact us at [email protected]

Note: The Candidates must mention on the envelope clearly the post they are applying for. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for written test and interview. Successful candidates shall provide the following documents before effective appointment: a certified copy of their original degree, two photo passports, and a criminal record.

Done at Kigali, 12/09/2023

Deo MUTAMBUKA

Executive Secretary of RRP+