Communication Analyst at National Bank of Rwanda: (Deadline 19 November 2021)

Communication Analyst at National Bank of Rwanda: (Deadline 19 November 2021)

Job Summary

Communications Analyst will implement the Bank’s Communication Strategy in line with the communication’s office priorities and plans while cultivating and managing relationships with media representatives. This Strategy includes internal and external stakeholders and uses a range of channels. S/he will also support the Bank’s outreach programs, as well as maintain close contact with communications colleagues and colleagues from different departments, to ensure coherent message and opportunities are leveraged. He/She will be tasked with translating complex economics related topics into clear and easy-to-understand editorial content that highlights the Bank’s work. Key to his/her responsibilities is that he/she will be tasked with drafting Management’s speeches and briefs

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with the Governor and Deputy Governor’s office to draft speeches and briefs for any of their public appearance.
• Media strategies conceived, planned and implemented in line with the Bank’s corporate guidelines to enhance NBR’s positioning with the media, with a special focus on financial stability communication;
• Opportunities for press conferences identified and press conferences organized; interviews with senior managers facilitated;
• Work closely with the financial stability directorate to draft media briefs, press releases and prepare media kits ahead of any press conference or management’s public appearance;
• Clear, consistent and timely responses to media inquiries; issuance of statement and the Bank’s position to media and other external audiences;
• Maintained and expanded contacts with local and international media; Identify topics, background information, news-related developments and coverage of interest to each identified audience.
• Identify and develop new communications partnerships and media alliances to enhance the visibility and cement the Bank as a thought-leader; nurture existing partnerships;
• Identify innovative opportunities and new communications tools and platforms which can serve to highlight the work of the Bank

•  Master’s Degree in economics, communications, journalism or related field.
• Proven experience writing speeches
• Experience in on-line outreach and multimedia is an asset;
• Good IT skills, including databases and office software packages;
• Female Candidates are encourage to Apply

Skills and competencies required

• Ethics and Values: Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity;
• Organizational Awareness: Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
• Development and Innovation: Take charge of self-development and take initiative;
• Work in teams: Demonstrate ability to maintain effective working relations with people of different backgrounds;
• Communicating and Information Sharing: Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication;
• Self-management and Emotional Intelligence: Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior towards others

Primary Location

: Rwanda Country-KIGALI CITY-Head Quarters

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Job

: Officer

Job Posting

: Nov 9, 2021, 5:34:48 PM