Communications Manager at BRAC: (Deadline 10 December 2021)

Communications Manager at BRAC: (Deadline 10 December 2021)

Communications Manager at BRAC: (Deadline 10 December 2021)

JOB OPPORTUNITIES     

BRAC is the world’s largest, and leading development organization dedicated to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor. Initiated in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now operates in 11 countries across Asia, Africa. To counter poverty and promote social empowerment, BRAC strategically integrates development programs in microfinance, agriculture, health, education, human rights and legal aid, community empowerment, and more.

BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC is registered with Rwanda Development Board in September 2018 and was approved license from National Bank of Rwanda to operate Microfinance and other financial services in Rwanda. BRAC Rwanda is looking for competent, dynamic, and self-motivated Rwandans to fill the following regular position.

Position: Communications Manager

Gender: Female candidates are encouraged to apply

Job Location: BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC (BRMCP) – Country Office

Gross salary range: As per Salary structure

Major Responsibility

  • Prepare, recommend and review contents for timely annual report.
  • Develop and produce quarterly newsletter on BRAC program interventions.
  • Prepare, recommend and review contents for timely annual diary
  • Produce brochure, flyer, and one pager on BRAC interventions for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Lead the production of bill board, poster, T-shirt, flow chart.
  • Undertake summary of research works to capture program impact.
  • Produce timely communication report on BRAC activities, events, achievement.
  • Write quality evidence-based case stories on BRAC interventions and publish on newspaper and social media.

Communication

  • Identify communication gaps within and with internal and external stakeholders (Ministries, Immigration, and partners.
  • Coordinate relevant programmatic and strategic communication at the branch, area, and country office level as and when necessary.
  • Coordinate, organize and accompany visitors of BRAC.
  • Update and upload contents on BRAC’s website, blog, and face book page
  • Email signature by BRAC email holders are maintained well
  • Produce timely press releases, newspaper articles on BRAC events, and other relevant issues.
  • Plan and engage media (print and electronic)
  • Organize BRAC events and big meetings (communication, media, and logistics)

Branding and Knowledge Management

  • Ensure BRAC Branding Policy, BRAC Communication Policy, BRAC Style Guide are simplified (e.g. in one page) and timely communicated with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure BRAC Branding Policy, Communication Policy, BRAC Style Guide are followed in BRAC communication materials including the use of logo, font, etc.
  • Serve as the focal person for knowledge management (how info/knowledge are collected, preserved/ processed, and communicated) within the organisation
  • Collect and communicate learning and achievements about BRAC programmes and strategies.
  • Find and report BRAC innovation, example of synergic benefit, and model among BRAC programmes.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
  • Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
  • Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Person specification

  • Successful track record including creation, rebuilding, and repositioning of an organisation’s image/ identity and the development of a global public affairs and communications program to serve multiple constituencies.
  • Extensive media relations experience with current and prominent contacts in electronic media.
  • Ability to produce publications, publicity, and press releases for external consumption.
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of international development issues.

Values and Ethics

The candidate should have high level of integrity, accountability, Innovation, and punctuality.  He/she should also demonstrate and be exemplary in portraying BRAC Rwanda values and ethics. He/she should be a good team player.

Educational Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in   Mass Communication or Media Production, Public relations, and Marketing from a recognized university. Master’s degree will be an added value

Required skills

  • Outstanding qualities and interpersonal skills; proactive and resourceful approach to work, with the ability to anticipate, act decisively, and seize opportunities as they develop.
  • Able to think clearly, respond effectively, set priorities, and judge numerous projects simultaneously.
  • Sensitive about other cultures, countries, and people.
  • Possess a high energy level with willingness to work hands-on in developing and executing a variety of activities ranging from day-to-day to the highly strategic and visible.
  • Willingness and ability to travel within the country and spend days in the field.
  • Proven planning and organizing skills.

Experience

Minimum 4 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, and media production

If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned positions, please follow the application instructions accordingly

Candidates need to send a signed Cover letter in PDF format indicating the title of position applied for, updated CV mentioning educational and professional qualification, years of experience, and scan copies of academic qualifications. All those documents should be sent through email: recruitment.rwanda@brac.net , Application deadline 10th December 2021at 16.00 hrs. 

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be called for written test and interview.

 





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