Rwanda Development Board (RDB) Jobs Vacancies in Rwanda

The Rwanda Development
Board (RDB) is an emerging unique institution in Rwanda created to fast track
the country’s economic development. As an entity, it brings together economic
clusters tasked to ensure the Rwanda’s vision 2020 economic aspirations are
realizable. To succeed at this important mission, RDB intends to be an
‘’employer of choice’’ – attracting and retaining the best talent in the market
on the following positions:

DIVISION
OF COMMUNICATIONS and PUBLIC RELATIONS.

1.
RDB/C&PR/01: Media
and Events Junior Officer(1)

Specific
tasks and responsibilities:

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Create and implement a media strategy to identify opportunities for, and
secure, immediate and long-term media coverage;

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Service print, broadcast and online media particularly in Rwanda, regionally
and internationally by proactively writing articles, responding to all queries,
and coordinating appropriate interviews;

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Work with the content developer, produce and/or review print, broadcast and
online media materials on RDB’s concerns and activities;

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Organize media events, including news conferences and media seminars;

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Provide expert media advice to staff, including assisting them in: writing
materials for the media, identifying media opportunities in their regions,
generating media coverage, servicing the media. Identify, training needs and as
appropriate implement media training;

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Work closely with the PR and Media Manager and focal points from the different
units and departments on the development of RDB’s website by making
recommendations to improve both the design and editorial content of the
website.

Job
requirements: Qualifications and experience

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Bachelor’s in Mass Communication, journalism, Events Management or any other
related field;

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+2 years experience in Public Relations and events management;

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Ability to simplify complex and detailed information for a wide range of
audiences;

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Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to
relate confidently and positively to people both inside and outside;

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Ability to manage projects specifically with profiling events and budget
planning and control;

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Teamwork; good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain
effective working relations with people in a diverse, multi-cultural
environment;

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Self starter, able to work under minimum supervision;

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Ability to prioritise, manage conflicting deadlines and plan your own workload;

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Fluency in English (listening, reading, writing and spoken) required. Knowledge
of the French language is added advantage.

2.
RDB/C&PR/02: Content
Developer Senior Officer (1)

Specific
tasks and responsibilities:

The Content Developer
Senior Officer will ensure that the all material is accurate, credible, clear,
and sound while being consistent with the audience’s needs. The senior officer,
among others will be required to do the following:

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Quickly assimilate and digest information that is provided by the different RDB
departments;

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Make complex content easy for the intended audience to understand;

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Translate source content into illustrations, examples, and cases for materials;

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Vary his/her writing style and level of complexity to accommodate the intended
audience;

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Serve as a content team lead on projects comprised of freelance writers and
designers;

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Participate in communication projects as required.

Job
requirements: Qualifications and Experience

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Bachelor’s/Master’s in the Arts, Social Sciences, or Humanities Specialized in
English Literature, Education, Mass Communication, and/or Journalism;

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3+ years experience as published writer or reporter;

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Should possess a passion for writing, ability to develop and express a message
clearly, briefly and persuasively;

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Well-developed interpersonal skills and creative abilities; to work under
pressure and to handle externally imposed deadlines;

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Have a good eye for detail, design, and typography Interested in and able to
absorb and synthesize a wide range of information sources;

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Ability to use social media channels to communicate messages to targeted
audiences.

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Self starter, able to work under minimum supervision;

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Teamwork; good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain
effective working relations with people in a diverse, multi-cultural
environment.

Interested candidates
must fill the application form available on our web site www.rdb.rw or www.psc.gov.rw
Public Service Commission website, scan
and send it with copies of the required degree and identity card on the
following address: jobs@rdb.rw.

The deadline for
submission is on 5th January 2011