Job
Opportunity Announcement / MCSP Communications Assistant
Opportunity Announcement / MCSP Communications Assistant
Jhpiego
is an “international non-profit health organization affiliated with Johns
Hopkins University. The MCSP program implemented by Jhpiego and its partners
aims at reducing child and maternal mortality through increased coverage and
utilization of high-impact low cost reproductive, m
is an “international non-profit health organization affiliated with Johns
Hopkins University. The MCSP program implemented by Jhpiego and its partners
aims at reducing child and maternal mortality through increased coverage and
utilization of high-impact low cost reproductive, m
aternal, new-born, and child
health (RMNCH) interventions and innovative approaches and strengthen the
capacity of the Ministry of Health (MOH) to manage and scale up high-impact
RMNCH interventions.
Jhpiego
Rwanda under the USAID’s funded
Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP), is hiring a Communications Assistant who
will be will reporting to the Communications
Specialist, and will be based in Kigali with field travels.
Rwanda under the USAID’s funded
Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP), is hiring a Communications Assistant who
will be will reporting to the Communications
Specialist, and will be based in Kigali with field travels.
The
primary responsibility of the Communications Assistant is to provide assistance
to both organizational and project communications to ensure high quality strategic
communications to donors, stakeholders and beneficiaries. The Communications
Assistant closely work with the Communication Specialist to ensure that
communications adhere to the MCSP Branding and Marking Guidelines and to
Jhpiego Guide to Communications. S/he work closely the Communications
Specialist, Chief of Party and Jhpiego External Relations and Communications
(ERCO) Team. The Communications Assistance will be based in Kigali, Rwanda with
field travel, and will support project documentation and communication.
primary responsibility of the Communications Assistant is to provide assistance
to both organizational and project communications to ensure high quality strategic
communications to donors, stakeholders and beneficiaries. The Communications
Assistant closely work with the Communication Specialist to ensure that
communications adhere to the MCSP Branding and Marking Guidelines and to
Jhpiego Guide to Communications. S/he work closely the Communications
Specialist, Chief of Party and Jhpiego External Relations and Communications
(ERCO) Team. The Communications Assistance will be based in Kigali, Rwanda with
field travel, and will support project documentation and communication.
Responsibilities:
- Assist
in planning, organizing Project Events such as campaigns, conferences and
meetings - Work
with MCSP and Jhpiego Rwanda Management to insure that all personnel of
MCSP and Jhpiego are familiar with the Communications Manual and processes - Assist
and engage MCSP and Jhpiego staff to identify strategic/ key/ inspiring
activities to develop into communication pieces. - Assist
the MCSP Rwanda team to develop success stories and to explore
opportunities for potential success stories - Assist
in giving Interview to identified clients / providers / program managers
to develop success stories - Take/collect
photographs and videos of the respective clients/ providers/ program
managers as per Jhpiego policy - Assist
in regularly updating MCSP share points and share folders - Assist
in development of communication materials such as newsletters, brochures,
flyers, ads, promotional videos, slideshows - Compile
/ collate program related photographs / videos - Catalogue
photos and videos and prepare a central repository - Ensure
all photos and video interviews have written and signed media consent
release forms - Assist
program teams to develop effective communication tools, BCC and IEC
materials - Ensure
proper branding and marking of Jhpiego and program materials and
activities as per Jhpiego or program-specific branding and marking
guidelines - Ensured
proper filing of project products according to MSH/RPM Plus standards and
practices, including assisting technical staff in finalizing, editing
and/or in follow-up with the editing team based in Washington DC as
appropriate. - Support
program team to manage media at project events
- Assist
to maintain updated project and technical briefs - Assisted
in the elaboration, dissemination and filing of documents and other
communications materials developed by the project in Rwanda - Track,
periodically assess and respond to internal communication requirements - Undertake
all other activities as instructed by the supervisors towards furthering
organizational objectives. - Assist
with developing and producing documents, reports and presentations
according to Jhpiego guidelines for internal program needs and externally
for dissemination.
Education
& Qualifications:
& Qualifications:
- Rwandan
by nationality; - Bachelor’s
Degree in Journalism, Public Relations or related field; - Proven
3+ progressive years’ experience in corporate communications, journalism
or marketing, public relations, or public health from reputable
international NGOs is a must; - Previous
experience in the development sector and proven non-technical writing
skills is an added advantage; - Strong
experience in photography, video editing and success stories development; - Demonstrated
organizational and planning skills including the ability to multitask even
under pressure of deadlines with minimum supervision; - Ability
to develop and maintain relationships with audiences important to MCSP and
Jhpiego, including news media, legislators, and donors and corporate
leaders; - Ability
to represent MCSP and Jhpiego effectively to external audiences including
corporate and foundation executives, business and government organizations
and other cooperating agencies; - Excellent
computer skills especially in Photoshop, Publisher, Ms Office and Outlook; - Excellent
writing, analytical, and organization skills; - Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills to work in a multi-disciplinary
team setup; ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships; - Self-management
is necessary (i.e. motivation, dealing with pressure, adaptability),
detail oriented, professionalism and consistent image; - Ability
to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and
intense pressure to perform; - Ability
to work proactively, organize and manage own work and assist others to do
the same
Interested
potential candidates are requested to submit their application files made by:
potential candidates are requested to submit their application files made by:
- Motivation
letter and updated CV; - Proof
of their previous experiences; - Copies
of academic Degree / certificates. - 3
Professional references with full their names, phone number and email
address ;
The
application file should be addressed to Jhpiego Rwanda Country Director via HR.Rwanda@jhpiego.org
with MCSP
Communications Assistant in the subject line by April 17th, 2017
at 5pm. For further information on USAID’s Maternal and Child
Survival Program, please go to www.mcsprogram.org
application file should be addressed to Jhpiego Rwanda Country Director via HR.Rwanda@jhpiego.org
with MCSP
Communications Assistant in the subject line by April 17th, 2017
at 5pm. For further information on USAID’s Maternal and Child
Survival Program, please go to www.mcsprogram.org
If
you don’t hear from us within three weeks from the submission deadline,
consider your application unsuccessful.
you don’t hear from us within three weeks from the submission deadline,
consider your application unsuccessful.
Note:
MCSP/Jhpiego
is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in employment
because of age, religion, tribe, race, colour, gender, national origin, sexual
orientation, disability, military status, marital status, family
responsibility, station of life, political opinion, health (includes HIV/AIDS,
pregnancy) socioeconomic status, or any other occupationally irrelevant
criteria. Employment and promotion for any position are based on an
individual’s qualifications and merit. Jhpiego does not charge a fee at any
stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing,
orientation or any other fees).
is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in employment
because of age, religion, tribe, race, colour, gender, national origin, sexual
orientation, disability, military status, marital status, family
responsibility, station of life, political opinion, health (includes HIV/AIDS,
pregnancy) socioeconomic status, or any other occupationally irrelevant
criteria. Employment and promotion for any position are based on an
individual’s qualifications and merit. Jhpiego does not charge a fee at any
stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing,
orientation or any other fees).


