Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, February 20, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose Statement
The Advocacy & Communications Team Leader is responsible for driving and delivering CARE Rwanda's Advocacy & Communication Strategy, fostering mindset change, promoting and influencing policy and practice reforms, and becoming a leading voice in championing evidence-based, gender-inclusive development in Rwanda.
Requirements for the Role

Educational Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in development studies, International Relations or another related field
• Master’s degree or additional qualifications (added advantage)
Job related experience:
• 6-8 years experience in advocacy
• Evidence of effective campaigning for gender/women’s & girl’s rights
• Evidence of advocacy and communication strategy design and rollout

Technical skills:
• Strong representation and negotiation skills
• Flawless communication skills in English; ability to speak/write in Kinyarwanda is desirable
• Deep knowledge and understanding in the following thematic areas
• Gender Based Violence
• Women Economic Justice
• SRHM, especially Adolescent
• Gender justice
• Climate Justice
• Demonstrable experience drafting and executing media and communications strategies and plans
• A history of creativity-driven work that values taking initiative, campaigning, and collaborative action as well as the ability to work autonomously with appropriate supervision
• Proven experience in storytelling and development of appealing and tailored communication material to a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience as a trainer or capacity-builder
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and to work under pressure and with tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate high level expertise in the psychology of influence and experience in participative approaches
• Ability to analyse policies, conduct situational research, and develop strategies to effect change
• Track record of wise and responsive decision making; including ability to anticipate reputational risk while managing an international brand, and ensure that protective measures are in place
• Demonstrated ability to develop and oversee innovative social media strategies and diverse campaigns to maximise brand recognition and reach of the organisation; successful track record of managing complexity
• Ability to manage and nurture collaborative relationships at all levels; contribute effectively at senior management level both internally and externally
• Ability to effectively lead, develop and manage team & colleagues
CARE seeks to improve the lives of the most marginalized, particularly women and girls. Our diversity is our strength. We are an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity, diversity and Inclusion. CARE’s focus as an organization is to empower women and girls as we strongly believe that they are most affected by poverty. In line with our values, we highly encourage women to apply for this position.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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