Vacancy title:
Communication Specialist
Jobs at:
Association of Microfinance Institutions in Rwanda (AMIR)Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, April 21 2024
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 15 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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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