Communications Expert at GIZ Rwanda: (Deadline 30 January 2023)

Communications Expert at GIZ Rwanda: (Deadline 30 January 2023)

Vacancy Announcement

Communications Expert for “Cooperation for peace, security and responsible mineral resource governance in the Great Lakes Region in Africa” Programme

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. GIZ has worked in Rwanda for over 30 years. The primary objectives of cooperation between the Government of Rwanda and the Federal Republic of Germany are poverty reduction and promotion of sustainable development. To achieve these objectives, GIZ Rwanda is active in the following five areas: Training and Sustainable Growth for Decent Jobs; Peaceful and Inclusive Societies; Responsibility for our Planet – Climate and Energy; Digitalization and Digital Economy; and Regional Programs.

Summary of the Project

The project “Cooperation for peace, security and responsible mineral resource governance in the Great Lakes Region in Africa” will pursue its support to the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) in implementing its Pact on Security, Stability and Development in the Great Lakes Region. The project’s objective is to strengthen cooperation between relevant actors in the African Great Lakes Region for responsible mineral resource governance and for enhancing peace and security in the Region. It will do so by acting in 4 areas: (i) institutional strengthening of the ICGLR, (ii) implementation of the regional certification mechanism for minerals, (iii) strengthening conflict prevention and management mechanisms, (iv) responsible value creation in the extractive sector. In addition, GIZ is also supporting the EU co-funded project “Sustainable Development of the Mining Sector in Rwanda”. The project aims to strengthen the contribution of the mining sector to economic and social development through a holistic and demand-oriented intervention and supports the Rwandan Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) in this regard.

GIZ would like to recruit the candidates for the position of Communications Expert for the “Cooperation for peace, security and responsible mineral resource governance in the Great Lakes Region in Africa” Programme.  

Location: Kigali

Fixed Term: 12 months (renewable upon review)

Position: one (1)

Start date: 01.03.2023

The Communications Expert performs the following responsibilities and tasks:

Responsibilities

The Communications Expert is responsible for advising and coordinating the overall communication and visibility of the project and its partners. The Expert will lead on the implementation of internal and external communications strategies, develop communication products, oversee branding and build communication capacities.

Tasks

The Communications Expert performs the following tasks:

1. Advising and providing technical assistance to the ICGLR on the implementation of its Communication Strategy 2022-2026 and the updating/operationalisation of its website
2. Leading on the implementation of the EU Communication and Visibility Plan in partnership with RMB
3. Develop the project’s internal digital communication strategy and communication products, tools and networks (newsletters, developing content for website and other social media outlets, promoting best practices and success stories, media outreach, social media)
4. Leading on the projects’ branding and providing quality assurance on the correct use of internal and external communication and visibility tools.
5. Update and share among the project partners and key stakeholders internal and external messages about the project
6. Actively participate in the communication coordination mechanisms with ICGLR, RMB and other implementing partners
7. Providing capacity-building on communication tools and methods to internal project staff and partners
8. Providing management and quality control of financing contracts with national and international service provides supporting the implementation of the above process (editing, graphic design, etc)

Another duties/additional task

• Perform other duties and tasks at the request of management.

Required Qualifications, Competences and Experience

Qualifications and professional experience

• 10 years of relevant experience in Communications in the field of development and cooperation. Minimum 7 years of experience in the field, preferably in Africa.
• Extensive working experience and knowledge of international cooperation partners and NGOs, especially in Africa
• Proven experience in website management and knowledge of CQ5
• Proven experience in digital, social network,
• Experience in networking with communication stakeholder in development context
• Proficient writing and verbal communication skills including writing article, Od-Ed
• Fluency in French and English (C1 level)

Other knowledge and additional competences

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point), graphic, photography and video software (ex Suite Adobe) and relevant internet and email software
• Proficient in video, multimedia and photography
• Good Knowledge of the communication & media landscape of the 12 countries of the ICGLR
• Hands-on, creative solution finder, rigorous and structured
• High cultural sensitivity, partner and target group-oriented and team player

Interested candidates  should  submit  their  application  (motivation  letter,  updated  CV,  certificates  and references) , until 30^th January 2023 at 4:00 PM, by e-mail to recruitment-rw@giz.de. All attachments should be put together in one PDF file not larger than 2 MB. Please quote the job title in the subject.

GIZ is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation, if needed, in order to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please let us know, if you have any particular requirements should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to consider, when considering your application.

Women and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview.

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