Communication Specialist at World Vision International Rwanda: ( Deadline 26 October 2024)

% of time

Activity

50%

Planning, coordination, and implementation

• Generate a communications plan for Kora Wigire PAC program
• Spear-head the drafting, reviewing, editing, and planning for a wide range of communications products
• Coordinate communication activities including the collection of data & content gathering from the field to produce stories and documentaries
• Provide technical assistance on communications for the project
• Produce communications products including leaflets, brochures, presentations, press releases, banners, and reviews for production communications products created by others within the project.
• Coordinate the dissemination of communications products from the project
• Contribute to speech writing and talking points for key officials for important events

30%

Collaboration, Adaptation, and Learning

• Ensure overall visibility of Kora Wigire PAC program’s activities and Impact through various communication channels including but not limited to mass media, social media, print and online communication materials
• Enhance brand presence and awareness of Kora Wigire PAC programs.
• Contribute to event planning as a key team player including liaising with project stakeholders including ‘Soma Rwanda’ members on key platform events, and other national events involving the project
• Liaise with the SBCC and Community Engagement Specialists and World Vision’s communications team to link up with the press and offer advice on press outreach, in the framework of the Kora Wigire PAC program.

20%

Monitoring and Evaluation, Learning and reporting

• Media monitoring and evaluation including conducting social media analytics to assess the reached audiences and collect feedback.
• Oversee effective documentation of all the information related to the project successes, innovations, and promising practices and disseminate through appropriate mechanisms.
• Support the preparation of quarterly and annual reports of Kora Wigire PAC program
• Review mandatory government reports to ensure quality and accuracy in a timely manner
• Conduct regular media reviews and share with the leadership, the publications and broadcasts from the media

KNOWLEDGEE /QUALIFICATION FOR THE ROLE

Required Education,

training, license,

registration, and

certification

• University Degree (Bachelors) in development communication, mass communication, business communications, journalism, media, communication research, public relations, policy advocacy, or other related fields.

Preferred Knowledge

and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in development communication, mass communication, business communications, journalism, media, communication research, public relations, and policy advocacy.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in communications, public information, advocacy, and outreach activities at the country and/or international level.
• Good knowledge of organizational procedures and operational environment is an advantage.
• Should be computer literate in content creation applications including InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and photoshop
• Should be able to use video and photo cameras in capturing images at different events