Communication & Engagement Manager at Happy Family Rwanda Organization (HFRO): (Deadline 17 November 2023)

HAPPY FAMILY RWANDA ORGANIZATION (HFRO) is a local nongovernmental organization operating in Rwanda and registered in the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB), its registration number is No 779/RGB/LP/11/2021, and working in the area of Health, Education, and Economy transforming for youth particular Girls and adolescent mothers.

Happy Family Rwanda Organization (HFRO) is a compassionate NGO dedicated to creating positive change and making a lasting impact in communities worldwide. It believes in the power of collective action and the ability of individuals to transform lives through compassion, generosity, and empowerment.

Over the years HAPPY FAMILY RWANDA ORGANIZATION (HFRO) has affected the lives of community members especially Girls, adolescents, youth, women, and children positively through effective community mobilization, outreaches, Sanitation and hygiene, demand creation for health facilities services uptake for pregnant women and women of reproductive age especially the First-time Mothers (FTMs), promoting and enhancing Adolescents Youths and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights of Young Women and girls through youth-friendly services uptake as well as ensuring positive Maternal and newborn health outcomes for women and girls of reproductive age and promoting accountability.

Job Summary

The Communication and Engagement Manager (CEM) will be responsible for creating a broad range of public relations and digital marketing activities that support the strategic direction and positioning of the organization. This individual will develop relationships with key partners, including our member communities. Within the Network, the CEM sets the appropriate tone for a “communications culture” and ensures the quality of the Network’s varied and integrated marketing and communications activities including: brand building, campaign management, print publications, photo and video production, digital media (website, Enews and other online communications and social media), traditional media and public relations.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement innovative and creative content across all communication platforms, including website, social media, conference materials, press releases, and collateral materials.
• Develop and implement digital marketing campaigns.
• Report to the Executive Director and collaborate with all staff to ensure a cohesive story across the organization.
• Social Media:

1. Create and/or regularly maintain relevant social media accounts
2. Coordinate mutually beneficial social media strategies with our partners
3. Deliver quarterly reports for engagement on each social account

• Ensure that Happy Family Rwanda Organization initiatives and events (webcasts, challenges, conferences, etc.) are well-marketed.
• Work with the HFRO team to plan and execute communications aspects of projects and programs.
• Develop relationships with all member communities and ensure that all events (workshops, trainings, meetings, etc.) are well-marketed.
• Support the rest of the  team by reviewing and editing materials such as grant applications, reports, etc. when needed
• Assist with annual fundraising campaigns and engage with the government, public and private sectors, institutions, NGOs, CSOs, CBOs, etc.
•  And of course, the catchall, other tasks as needed.

Education and Experience:

More specifically, HFRO seeks a seasoned professional who has:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or equivalent work experience.
• Five to ten years of experience in marketing, communications, or equivalent work experience
• Experience in a non-profit educational or cultural setting preferred
• Knowledge of environmental stewardship and/or passion for the outdoors a plus
• Passion for the Network’s mission: To connect, equip, and mobilize people and organizations to care for land and water through shared experiences, knowledge, and resources.
• Experience in digital campaign management
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Extensive writing and editing experience
• A track record for translating strategic thinking into action, with a reputation for inspiring creative thinking and fostering problem-solving.
• Demonstrated leadership in creating, implementing, and evaluating a multiyear, institution-wide marketing and communications plan.
• A collaborative and collegial orientation, combined with institutional savvy.
• An energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive approach; a teammate who can contribute positively and productively.
• Knowledge of trends and best practices in marketing and public relations.
• Experience working on websites, photos/video, social media platforms, digital marketing, etc.; understands how to analyze and evaluate the impact of these technologies.
• Experience in building a program from the ground up.
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution.

Interested candidates who fulfill the above requirements should submit/send their application letters/CV which must include the following information:

• Motivation letter of your interest in documentation and learning
• Updated CV/resume
• Certificates or any other documents that prove your experience
• Contact information for at least two professional references

Qualified candidates should submit above mentioned documents in English using the following link https://hfro.org/career not later than 17 November 2023 at 6:00 pm.  Only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the next steps. Interested and qualified persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NSENGIMANA Rafiki Justin

Founder & Executive Director

Happy Family Rwanda Organization