JOB AT WASAC LTD : Head public relations unit : ( Deadline : 11 June 2019 )

JOB AT WASAC LTD : Head public relations unit : ( Deadline : 11 June 2019 )

HEAD PUBLIC RELATIONS UNIT

Job Description:

Responsible for handling all aspects of planned publicity campaigns and PR activities ensuring that details of WASAC’s activities, appointments and awards are publicized and communicated appropriately to the stakeholders and to the wider general public as necessary;

Draft and implement crisis communication plan

Decide what is the “appropriate” vehicle for communication (website newsletter, professional publication, email, flyer, personal letter or telephone, etc.);

Agree with CEO the strategy for publicity and formulate a plan for implementation;

Report regularly to CEO on both the communications and success rate, recommending any revision to the plan;

Provide monthly report on PR activities and challenges;

Deal with the media on behalf of the utility to ensure that details of any such media involvements are immediately communicated to the CEO;

Monitor public opinion regarding the utility or particular issues;

Develop and implement communication strategies for WASAC and advise management on communication issues and strategies;

Plan public relations programs, including the preparation of cost budgets for the year; Respond to inquiries from the public, media and other organizations;

Arrange interviews with journalists, prepare and distribute news releases, and make statements to the media.

Qualification and Required Experience

Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Public Relations, Marketing or Media Arts or Social Sciences;
Relevant professional qualification;
At least 4 years’ experience working as Communications, Public Relations and Marketing specislist for those with Bachelor’s degree.
At least 2 years’ experience working as Communications, Public Relations and Marketing specislist for those with Master’s degree.
The incumbent will ideally be bilingual with a strong command in English and Kinyarwanda added advantage

Mode of application:

The applications will be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and applicants are required to submit the following documents:

Send your application (Letter, updated CV, with two References and Copies of Certificates and Clearly state in your application the title of the position you are applying for).
Certificates to prove your experience is highly needed.
Only selected candidates for interviews will be contacted.
Please submit your applications at WASAC Head office in Central Secretariat, address Centenary House, Nyarugenge District Kigali City, not later than 11/06/2019 at 05:00 pm