FEED
THE FUTURE RWANDA HINGA WEZE
THE FUTURE RWANDA HINGA WEZE
JOB
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
Position
Title:
Communications Officer
Title:
Communications Officer
Location:
KIGALI, RWANDA
KIGALI, RWANDA
Award
#:
AID-696-C-17-00001
#:
AID-696-C-17-00001
Project
Timeframe: June 2017 – June 2022
Timeframe: June 2017 – June 2022
Supervisor:
SENIOR MONITORING & EVA
SENIOR MONITORING & EVA
CNFA
is a US-based nonprofit nongovernmental organization (NGO) that works to
stimulate economic growth and improve rural livelihoods by empowering the
private sector through five core capabilities: (1) Productivity, Food Security
and Nutrition; (2) Input Supply and Farm Services; (3) Economic Resilience and
Rapid Recovery; (4) Value Chain Development; and (5) Volunteer Technical
Assistance. CNFA assists smallholders in increasing household-level food
security and nutrition through improved agricultural practices, introduction of
new varieties, diversification of crop production, food preservation and
storage, development of farmer-based organizations (FBOs) and strengthened
linkages to markets.
is a US-based nonprofit nongovernmental organization (NGO) that works to
stimulate economic growth and improve rural livelihoods by empowering the
private sector through five core capabilities: (1) Productivity, Food Security
and Nutrition; (2) Input Supply and Farm Services; (3) Economic Resilience and
Rapid Recovery; (4) Value Chain Development; and (5) Volunteer Technical
Assistance. CNFA assists smallholders in increasing household-level food
security and nutrition through improved agricultural practices, introduction of
new varieties, diversification of crop production, food preservation and
storage, development of farmer-based organizations (FBOs) and strengthened
linkages to markets.
Program
Description Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze
Description Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze
The
primary objective of the Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze activity is to
sustainably increase smallholder farmers’ income, improve nutritional status of
Rwandan women and children, and increase the resilience of the agriculture and
food systems to the changing climate.
primary objective of the Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze activity is to
sustainably increase smallholder farmers’ income, improve nutritional status of
Rwandan women and children, and increase the resilience of the agriculture and
food systems to the changing climate.
Position
Description
Description
Under
the supervision of the Senior M&E Specialist, the Communications Officer
will be responsible for developing and overseeing the project communications
strategy and activities, including developing marketing materials that comply
with the USAID approved Branding and Marking Plan. S/he will also be
responsible for quality control on all reports, project branding and marking,
supporting the Hinga Weze training agenda, and development of success stories,
press releases and marketing materials.
the supervision of the Senior M&E Specialist, the Communications Officer
will be responsible for developing and overseeing the project communications
strategy and activities, including developing marketing materials that comply
with the USAID approved Branding and Marking Plan. S/he will also be
responsible for quality control on all reports, project branding and marking,
supporting the Hinga Weze training agenda, and development of success stories,
press releases and marketing materials.
Duties
and Responsibilities:
and Responsibilities:
The
main duties of the Communications Officer are:
main duties of the Communications Officer are:
- Develop
and oversee communications materials including but not limited to success
stories, press releases, brochures, presentations, speeches, talking
points and additional marketing materials.
Regularly communicate the project’s activities and impacts to CNFA
headquarters and stakeholders.This includes submitting Quarterly
Deliverables to CNFA HQ and participating in bi-monthly phone calls to HQ; - Take
the lead role in the development of weekly, monthly and quarterly
reports/updates to USAID and to CNFA headquarters. Coordinate written
inputs of the program team into a consolidated report document; - Ensure
Project’s compliance with USAID and CNFA’s Branding and Marking Plan; - In
close collaboration with the Operations and Procurement Manager, respond
to short notice and ad hoc communication requests from USAID; - Assist
execution of office photography and documentation of the Hinga Weze
brochure, workshops and publications and distribution of printed
materials;; - Lead
logistical support and ensure proper coordination for the preparation of
high-level meetings and workshops and public events; - Continue
to develop and manage an extensive library of videos, photography, and
project documents.Later stages will include short Project videos; - Support
the production of high-quality reports including the Feed the Future
biweekly, monthly and quarterly reports to be submitted to USAID; - Support
the development and contribute of success stories; - Undertake
other assignments or tasks at the request of the Chief of Party.
Qualifications:
- 5
years of experience in communications and media, including managing and
launching promotional events and materials for donor-funded projects; - Bachelors
or higher in Media, Communication, and Development; - Fluency
in English and advanced level of French and Kinyarwanda Fluent speaker of
French and Kinyarwanda; and advanced speaker of English; - Excellent
organizational skills and ability to work in fast-paced environment; - Ability
to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously; - Experience
working on USAID branding and marking strategy, including the development
of one-pagers, sector-specific fact sheets, and success stories, a plus; - Excellent
communication and writing skills.
Women
and Rwandan Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
and Rwandan Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
How
to apply:
to apply:
Applicants
must apply through the following link with “Rwanda FTF Hinga Weze- Communications
Officer” in the subject line.https://jobs.lever.co/cnfa.org/2cdb0e5e-066d-4ebb-ab9b-e5470cbef022
must apply through the following link with “Rwanda FTF Hinga Weze- Communications
Officer” in the subject line.https://jobs.lever.co/cnfa.org/2cdb0e5e-066d-4ebb-ab9b-e5470cbef022
Applications
will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Deadline for submission is September
15, 2017.
will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Deadline for submission is September
15, 2017.
