Communications Officer at Rwanda Women’s Network (RWN): (Deadline 18 November 2022)

Communications Officer at Rwanda Women’s Network (RWN): (Deadline 18 November 2022)

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POSITION TITLE: Communications Officer

REPORTS TO: Director

LOCATION: Head Office (Kigali)

INTRODUCTION 

Rwanda Women’s Network (RWN) is a Non-Governmental Organization that came into existence in 1997 dedicated to promoting and strengthening strategies that empower women.

RWN’s mission is to work towards the improvement of the socio-economic welfare of women in Rwanda through enhancing their efforts to meet their basic needs and this is done through five core programs i.e. Health Care and Support, Education and Knowledge sharing; Socio-economic Empowerment; GBV Prevention and Response; Governance and Leadership.

RWN offers over 20 years of community-based experience in women and girls’ empowerment programming including health, gender-based violence (GBV) and economic strengthening. RWN has strong experience recruiting and managing community volunteers who support its programming outcomes at community and village level.

Website: http://www.rwandawomennetwork.org/

POSITION SUMMARY

The Communication Officer contributes to the design, planning and implementation of all RWN communication projects and activities while coordinating with field officers. S/he will represent RWN externally and ensure proper communication of all RWN work with various audiences, including key stakeholders, partners and potential donors. S/He will be a contact on/in planning and implementing communications inside and outside the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

1. Develop and maintain contact information, materials and relationships with journalists and media outlets (digital, print, radio and TV);
2. Draft and edit content e.g. press releases, concept notes, impact stories and messages for social media for informing audiences and identifying advocacy opportunities;
3. Design communications materials and branding materials (banners, posters, brochures, digital flyers etc);
4. Maintain RWN’s website and social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube); timely posting of messages, content development, frequent monitoring;
5. Develop and archive communication materials such as photographs, audio and visual materials, documentaries, project activities, best practices, translated documents, training activities and conferences, case studies;
6. Support in organising and supporting colleagues to organise meetings, workshops, campaigns etc;
7. Use the developed RWN communications strategy to plan what messages can be used to clearly to communicate the organisation’s work to internal and external audiences;
8. Develop a quarterly newsletter sharing RWN work;
9. Provide communication-related training and coaching for field staff and/or other departments when needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. University degree or equivalent in a relevant field: Journalism, Communications, Development Studies, Public Policy or related areas. (Master’s degree is an added advantage);
2. A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience;
3. Familiarity with digital communication especially social media platforms;
4. Ability to design communication materials and messages to be used on social media platforms and website;
5. Spoken and written languages: English and Kinyarwanda;
6. Knowledge of developing and managing integrated communication strategies and use of different media platforms for social change;
7. Experience in planning, managing and implementing advocacy plans/projects;
8. Experience in facilitating and leadership capacity for community organizing, networking and partnership building;
9. Ability to be a team player, confident, adaptable and resourceful.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Deadline for applications is 18 November 2022 at 5.00 pm.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Communications Officer. To apply please send your CV and cover letter with 3 work related referees to the email provided below.

All applications should be titled: “Communication Officer” and sent to rwawnet@rwanda1.rw

Please take note that any applications received after the above-mentioned deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.