Communication and Knowledge sharing senior Associate at GGGI-Global Green Growth Institute: (Deadline 16 October 2024)

INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page.

PURPOSE

• Develop, implement, and monitor audience-centric communications strategies and plans, for the GGGI Rwanda country portfolio as well as specific projects.
• Communicate project results by developing project factsheets, success stories, messages, and visualization, in line with GGGI and donor communication guidelines.
• Following GGGI global guidelines, coordinate and manage country program publication including proofreading, designing, and assisting in publishing and dissemination.
• Facilitate the external narrative of GGGI’s impacts and outcomes through diverse storytelling approaches, including blogs, vlogs, videos, articles, etc.
• Ensure the uniformity of key messages across GGGI platforms, including websites and social media, maintaining a cohesive brand identity.
• Research, adapt, and manage the country program’s communication products to ensure increased reach and recognition of the GGGI brand.

• Support in branding and event organization at the country level, and regional level to connect and showcase GGGI’s priorities, programs, capacities, and impact.
• Support the country’s knowledge sharing agenda through coordination of internal knowledge-sharing platforms and organization of brown bags

ENGAGEMENT

• Report to the Rwanda Country Representative, on communication and knowledge sharing activities at the country level.
• Engage with GGGI country-based staff to ensure quality and coherent branding, as well as support external audience-facing initiatives by elevating their visibility nationally, regionally and globally.
• Maintain strong coordination with GGGI regional and global communication and knowledge-sharing team members to share, shape, and deliver effective and impactful communication and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Maintain strong coordination Communication focal points within focal ministries, and other government partners, donors, and partner organizations in Rwanda.
• Engage with media in country to promote GGGI’s green growth solutions and impact.

DELIVERY

The Senior Associate will:

• Support the development and implementation of GGGI’s communication and knowledge-sharing strategy in alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Create a wide range of creative communication content supporting program and project delivery, including factsheets, press releases, social media posts, blogs, the quarterly newsletter, multimedia materials, and website posts and infographics.
• Support the management of GGGI Rwanda specific social media platforms, ensuring consistent and effective messaging across all channels.
• Drive a consistent and high-quality engagement with audiences on all social media platforms.
• Support the upkeep of the GGGI website.
• Support the development of high-quality publications and knowledge products including through editing, design, and translations, and ensure that these are disseminated consistently to target audiences.
• Support the conceptualization, planning, and delivery of external-facing knowledge-sharing and public relations events and engage with local journalists.
• Build and manage all GGGI media relations for the Rwanda Country Office.
• Stay abreast of pertinent research and news within GGGI’s scope, distilling key messages for both internal colleagues and critical external audiences.
• Engage with GGGI regional and global communication and knowledge sharing team members to share, shape, and deliver effective and impactful communication and knowledge sharing initiatives.
• Analyze, measure, and report on communication efforts and provide advice if strategies and interventions need adjustment.
• Support and help drive the consistent incorporation of gender and social inclusion in all communication and knowledge-sharing interventions.
• Adhere to all GGGI visual, branding, and safeguarding guidelines in all communication and knowledge sharing products and interventions.
• Stay informed about emerging communication trends, technologies, and best practices.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master’s degree in a relevant area, such as communications, marketing, media, behavior change communication, or other related disciplines.
• Minimum of five years of work experience within the field of communication, marketing, and knowledge management. Or Bachelor’s degree and five years’ of progress work experience in a relevant field.
• A proven track record of creating engaging, innovative communication and knowledge production and knowledge sharing products and initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience on projects funded by international development partners or NGOs will be a plus.
• Advance expertise in use of social media platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, other)
• Proficiency with systems like WordPress, Adobe Suite applications such as Photoshop and Illustrator, InDesign, other communication tools and technologies is a must.
• Experience with knowledge production process and knowledge management principles.
• Excellent writing skills, and excellent design and graphic skills will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated commitment and passion for climate change issues and green growth through life choices, academic studies, and paid/unpaid work experience.
• Excellent communications skills in English are a must.

FUNCTIONAL

• Exceptional skills in building productive working relationships with colleagues, field offices, stakeholders, donors, and other partners.
• Demonstrated ability to identify challenges in communication strategies and stakeholder engagement, and to develop effective solutions to address them, considering cultural nuances and sensitivities.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively in diverse cultural settings, fostering cooperation and collaboration with stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to identify challenges in communication strategies and stakeholder engagement, and to develop effective solutions to address them, considering cultural nuances and sensitivities.
• Possesses a creative mindset with hands-on experience in design and storytelling for a wide range of audiences.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, Adobe programs, and other communication applications and technologies for developing creative communication materials and visuals (e.g., video, social media).

CORPORATE

• Understand and actively supports GGGI’s mission, vision and values.
• Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership.
• Excels at problem solving, ask questions and seeks support when needed, shares easily information and knowledge with others both internally as externally.
• Manage emotions and stress positively, builds rapport and resolves conflict easily.
• Strong ability to work independently and/or remotely, while maintaining productivity.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills; including public speaking.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The Communication and Knowledge Sharing Senior Associate is an X7 grade level in GGGI’s National salary scale. For the X7 National salary scale, the annual base salary starts from USD 24,949. Determination of base salary is subject to the candidate’s experience, academic background and internal equity.

• GGGI provides 15% of base salary towards retirement plan/long-term savings, 27 days of annual leave, and private health insurance that covers dental and vision.
• GGGI is committed to providing a work environment that is sufficiently flexible to accommodate diverse life-cycle challenges and assist Staff members to achieve a better balance between work and personal/family commitments, thus ensuring high performance, long-term productivity, and well-being of Staff members.
• This is a national position and does not include relocation benefits.
• The chosen candidate is expected to be based in Kigali, Rwanda and will report directly to the Country Representative (also based in Kigali).

INTRODUCTION

Based in Seoul, The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is an intergovernmental organization founded to support and promote a model of economic growth known as “green growth”, which targets key aspects of economic performance such a poverty reduction, job creation, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. GGGI works with countries around the world, building their capacity and working collaboratively on green growth policies that can impact the lives of millions. The organization partners with countries, multilateral institutions, government bodies, and private sector to help build economies that grow strongly and are more efficient and sustainable in the use of natural resources, less carbon intensive, and more resilient to climate change.

GGGI has a diverse portfolio of programs in developing countries around the world. These in-country programs, together with global products and services, focus on delivering results through an integrated approach of evidence-based green growth planning and implementation aligned to countries’ development priorities. The organization also focuses on knowledge development and management activities which build a strong theoretical and empirical basis for green growth, while providing concrete options and guidance for policymakers; as well as building the conditions for public and private green infrastructure investments.

We are currently seeking a talented individual for the role of Communication and Knowledge Sharing Officer to join our Rwanda Country Program. The selected candidate will contribute to efforts aimed at promoting the GGGI brand and effectively communicating our impact stories both internally and externally through creative and innovative approaches. The position will be for 12 months with the possibility of extension. Only those eligible to live and work in Rwanda will be considered for this position.