Public Relations and Communication Officer at Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA): (Deadline 3 March 2024)

Background

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) was founded as a government agency on April 1, 1991, under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to implement Korea’s grants and technical cooperation programs in Korea’s partner countries. The Agency is also promoting sustainable development in developing countries while strengthening partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders and development partners.

KOICA started its first development cooperation with the Government of Rwanda in 2006, and the KOICA Rwanda Office was officially established in 2011, as an attache to the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of Rwanda, to extend and strengthen its development activities in the country.

Located in the compound of the Korean Embassy, KOICA Rwanda Office is constantly seeking to enhance its performance, relations and engagement with various stakeholders involved in development.
KOICA Rwanda Office is therefore looking for competent candidates for the position of Public Relations and Communication Officer.

Vision

Contributing to poverty reduction and sustainable development of the Republic of Rwanda in line with Vision 2050 of the Republic of Rwanda and Country Partnership Strategy of the Republic of Korea; further strengthening the partnership of the two countries

Public Relations and Communication Officer (1)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the KOICA Rwanda Office Social Networks including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Former Twitter/X
• Develop communications and digital contents
• Develop and implement PR and Communication Plans and Strategies
• Develop Promotional and PR materials and media kits for media partners
• Organize promotional events such as press conferences, exhibitions and tours for the awareness
• Produce monthly and quarterly KOICA news cards and KOICA projects fact sheet.
• Establish and Maintain Relationship with Media and media personnels
• Regularly engage with the media to promote KOICA activities
• Prepare a press review on a daily basis
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned and directed by the management.

Minimum Academic/Work Experience requirement:

Academic requirement:

• (Mandatory) Bachelor’s Degree
• (Preferred) Bachelor’s Degree in, Journalism and Communications, Public Relations, Linguistics or related fields.

Work requirement

• Minimum three years’ experience in Public Relations and Communication related duties.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Good command of English and Kinyarwanda with effective communication skills;
• Excellent computer skills (MS office, PowerPoint and Publisher as well as other Software products for content management and social media platforms.
• Proficient in digital media such as graphic design, video editing and web administration as well as social media management.
• Compliance with standards and regulations
• Leading and Innovative working mind
• Collaboration within Teams and across boundaries with proactive attitude
• Timely reporting skills
• Good Communication and organizing skills

Details of duties and responsibilities