Job at City of Kigali ; Media and communication officer (Deadline: 20 November 2018)
Job Description
Main duties and responsibilities
– Develop the media and communication strategy/plan of the City of Kigali, ensure its effective implementation and produce periodical reports thereof;
– Gather and disseminate information about the City of Kigali using a range of communication mediums and manage the institution information and communication fluxes;
– Post information intended for institution services users or guests on the City of Kigali’s website and other media outlets;
– Organize press conferences, radio and televised broadcasts to inform the public on the progress and or outcomes of different events/initiatives running in the City of Kigali;
– Write, in collaboration with concerned staff, articles and or briefs meant for publication in various communication mediums;
– Establish and manage relationships between the institution and the media world.
Job Profile
A0 in Communication, Mass Media, Public Relations, Journalism, Linguistics and Literature.
Key technical skills and knowledge required:
– Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing;
– Excellent interpersonal skills;
– Report writting and presentation skills;
– Computer skills;
– Creativity and initiative;
– Good organisational and time
– management skills;
– Teamworking skills;
– Effective public relations and public speaking skills;
– Interviewing skills;
– Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and French; knowledge of all is an advantage
