Vacancy title:
Communication Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Media, Communications & Writing]
Jobs at:
World Vision International (Rwanda)
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, July 16 2025
Duty Station:
Rwanda | Kigali | Rwanda
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 9 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
The Communications Officer will coordinate the communications activities of the Dukore Twigire Project (DTP). The Officer will maintain a functional collaboration with the World Vision communication team, Dukore Twigire Project (DTP) core leadership, and technical staff for integration purposes. The role will also include direct engagement with the WVR Communications teams, staff of the project consortium organizations, and Local Implementing Partners’ teams to align activities, plans, and strategies. S/he will produce content from program work through literature review and field experiences, reports, and personal/technical assessments/surveys to enhance the visibility of World Vision and Dukore Twigire Project (DTP) work to all relevant audiences.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
% of time |
Activity |
50% |
Planning, coordination, and implementation • Generate a communications plan for Dukore Twigire Project (DTP) • Spearhead the drafting, reviewing, editing, and planning for a wide range of communications products • Coordinate communication activities, including the collection of data & content gathering from the field to produce stories and documentaries • Provide technical assistance on communications for the project • Produce communications products, including leaflets, brochures, presentations, press releases, banners, and reviews for production communications products created by others within the project. • Coordinate the dissemination of communications products from the project • Contribute to speech writing and talking points for key officials for important events |
30% |
Collaboration, Adaptation, and Learning · Ensure overall visibility of Kora Wigire PAC program’s activities and Impact through various communication channels, including but not limited to mass media, social media, print, and online communication materials. · Enhance brand presence and awareness of Dukore Twigire Project (DTP). Contribute to event planning as a key team player, including liaising with project stakeholders, including ‘Soma Rwanda’ members, on key platform events, and other national events involving the project. · Liaise with the SBCC and Community Engagement Specialists and World Vision’s communications team to link up with the press and offer advice on press outreach, in the framework of the Dukore Twigire Project (DTP) |
20% |
Monitoring and Evaluation, Learning, and Reporting · Media monitoring and evaluation, including conducting social media analytics to assess the reached audiences and collect feedback. · Oversee effective documentation of all the information related to the project successes, innovations, and promising practices and disseminate it through appropriate mechanisms. · Support the preparation of quarterly and annual reports of the Dukore Twigire Project (DTP) · Review mandatory government reports to ensure quality and accuracy in a timely manner · Conduct regular media reviews and share with the leadership the publications and broadcasts from the media |
Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification |
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Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications |
· Master’s degree in development communication, mass communication, business communications, journalism, media, communication research, public relations, and policy advocacy. · Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda. · At least 3 years of relevant experience in communications, public information, advocacy, and outreach activities at the country and/or international level. · Good knowledge of organizational procedures and operational environment is an advantage. · Should be computer literate in content creation applications, including InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop · Should be able to use video and photo cameras in capturing images at different events |
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Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement |
The position requires the ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 50% of the time. |
Physical Requirements |
Language Requirements |
English and Kinyarwanda |
Salary: The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
N.B.: Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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