World Vision International ,Communications Manager Jobs in Rwanda

lified, dedicated and experienced national for the position of Communications
Manager. This position will be based at the WVR head Office, Kacyiru,
Kigali and reporting to the National Director.

• Advice
  and support the National Director in his/her leadership and engagement on
  matters related to communications.
• Lead
  the production and timely submission of high quality communications
  resources such as photos, videos, situation reports, and newsletters,
  annual reports to relevant facts & data to Support and Partnership
  offices and other key stakeholders.
• Advise
  Support Offices, the Global Centre, and Regional Office on national office
  context and appropriate messaging and positioning related to WVR program
• Promote
  a culture of communication in the organisation through engaging staff
  using internal communication channels
• Support
  the National Office by managing/coordinating all communications including
  handling media inquiries, facilitating field visits, preparing press
  statements and arranging press conference.
• Review
  and consolidate information in preparing public statement to media during
  complex Humanitarian Emergencies or during crises where WV’s operation is
  significantly affected.
• Identify
  sensitive media issues that can affect WV and work with the Regional
  Advisor to support senior leadership in responding.
• Support
  and ensure that all communications to various stakeholders, media and
  public are aligned to WV brand.
• Liaise
  media requests and potential donors to National office as required
• Develop
  and maintain good working relationships with external stakeholders such as
  media, donors, government, policy makers, partners and audiences to
  enhance World Vision’s credibility and influence in promotion of
  children’s rights
• Serve
  as the WV Spokesperson where required and as sanctioned by the National
  Director representing the WV National Office in communications with line
  ministries and media.
• Contribute
  to the development of national office’s strategy providing expertise
  relating to communications.
• Provide
  technical communication support to other World Vision Rwanda divisions,
  departments and projects in the production of publications in line with WV
  Communication Policy
• Regularly
  updating the World Vision Rwanda website, face book and twitter accounts
• Playing
  a leading role in organizing World Vision’s major events

• Prepare
  budget, operating plans and management reports for the department
• Do
  any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

• A
  degree in Mass Communication/Journalism/Public Relations
• At
  least five years’ experience in a busy NGO.
• Knowledge
  of relevant computer/publishing programs( In design, Photo shop, Microsoft
  word)
• Excellent
  Knowledge of photography, video editing and production on development
  programmes.
• Very
  fluent in spoken English
• Strong
  English writing skills 
• Energetic,
  smart and creative worker.
• Cultural
  sensitivity to represent World Vision Rwanda in local and international
  contexts.
• Commitment
  to the Vision and Mission of World Vision

• Computer
  literate
• Must
  be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities
• Attend
  and participate/lead in daily devotions and weekly Chapel services
• Perform
  other duties as required

• Work
  environment: 
  Office-based with frequent travel to the field

• The
  salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience: