Communication Specialist job at Association of Microfinance Institutions in Rwanda (AMIR)

Vacancy title:
Communication Specialist

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Finance , Category: Media, Communications & Writing ]

Jobs at:

Association of Microfinance Institutions in Rwanda (AMIR)

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, April 21 2024 

Duty Station:
Within Rwanda , Kigali, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 15 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Job Responsibilities
• Development of media relations strategies;
• Elaboration of an annual communication plan;
• Edit and update promotional material and publications (brochures, videos, social media posts etc.);
• Prepare and distribute press releases;
• Organize Communication events (e.g. open days, press conferences, savings week, consumer week, etc) and serve as the institution's interface with the external world;
• Ensuring adequate and proper advertising and branding of the institution; Addressing inquiries from the media and other parties;
• Tracking media coverage and follow industry trends; Preparation and submission of Communication reports;
• Organization of Consultative meetings, press conferences, TV and radio shows to disseminate the institution's activities,
• Writing articles on the achievements of the institution,
• Elaboration of concept notes related to communication activities; Performing any other duties assigned by the Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications, Experience, and Technical Skills
• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Journalism, any other related field Minimum of five (5) years of relevant working experience in communication, media and/or public relations is eligible
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Accountability and Risk management skills
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and or French knowledge of Swahili is an added advantage
• Track record of high ethical standards and responsibility towards duty
• Ability to understand and apply fundamental concepts and principles related to investigating facts, gathering and packaging of information for effective delivery to audiences

Required competencies
• Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusiveness, Communication, Client/citizen focus, Professionalism, Commitment to continuous learning, Time management skills, Results-oriented, Digital literacy skills, Ability to develop coordination mechanisms and information sharing platforms,
• Ability to develop and implement communications initiatives using appropriate tools and channels, Creative thinking skills and solution-oriented attitude,
• Knowledge of online communication tools with special emphasis in audio-visual production and dissemination


Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and eligible applicants should submit the following documents to info@amir.org.rw not later than 21st April 2024 at 5:00 pm.
Send the documents as one folder and in the subject line, fill in the position of Communication and Public Relations Specialist:
• Motivation letter explaining your suitability for the position,
• Curriculum vitae with 3 referee names,
• National ID.
• Copies of the Academic documents.
• Criminal record.
Only Shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for the interview.



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Job Info
Job Category: Communications/ Public Relations jobs in Rwanda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 21 April 2024
Duty Station: Kigali
Posted: 15-04-2024
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 15-04-2024
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 15-04-2068
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