CHF International
Rwanda
Building a Better
World
JOB VACANCY
CHF International
has been operating in Rwanda since 2005. Our mission is to be a catalyst for
long-lasting positive change in low-
and moderate-income communities around the world, helping them
to improve their social, economic and environmental conditions.
CHF International is
seeking to recruit a Communications & Outreach Manager responsible for
developing and implementing the organization’s communication and outreach
strategy while adhering to CHF’s procedures.
POSITION
DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Communications &
Outreach Manager
Reports To: Country Director
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
The Communication
& Outreach Manager identifies and establishes new partnerships to
strengthen the reach and effectiveness of the program. This will be
accomplished by developing a wide range of written materials, presentations,
and possibly videos for local engagement and participation in program
interventions.
The
Communications & Outreach Manager will specifically be responsible for the
following:
- Manage
all program communication and outreach activities, in close consultation
with the Chief of Party. - Lead
the development of new partnerships with the private sector and other
stakeholders to increase local and international support for the
USAID/Higa Ubeho program. - Produce
news releases, web content, reports, and publications for a variety of
different audiences. - Identify
and coordinate speaking and other public engagement opportunities for CHF
International/Rwanda amongst a variety of different stakeholders. - Assist
technical teams to package and disseminate materials to facilitate replication
and learning among development partners. - Coordinate
learning activities within the organization to support documentation and
sharing of key lessons and achievements for widespread dissemination. - Support
the Grants Management Team in tracking all donations and contributions to
the program - Given
the nature of the work, the staff requires creativity, outstanding
communication and interpersonal skills, and adaptability. The candidate
may be asked to carry out duties which are not specifically listed above.
The job description may be revised after discussion between the staff
member and the organization.
Minimum
requirements:
- Minimum
2-3 professional experience in communications, advocacy and/or sales. - Proven
track record of establishing and developing partnerships with key people
in external stakeholder organizations. - Excellent
written and oral communication skills, ability to convey messages to
different audiences using diverse media. - Skilled
and confident user in office applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
and email; familiarity with relevant information technology, including
social media, and website content management
Academic
qualifications:
- University
degree in communications, marketing, Administration or business from a
recognized institution.
Language:
- Fluency
in English. Fluency in French and Kinyarwanda is an asset.
How to Apply
Candidates who meet
the criteria listed above may send their application letters, detailed
curriculum vitae, copies of relevant degrees and certificates, addressed to “The Country Director
CHF International Rwanda” no later than October 18th, 2012 at 4 pm
to the following e mail address: info@rw.chfinternational.org