The Senior Communications Officer will work with CRS/Rwanda staff and partners to develop and implement a CRS Rwanda communication and marketing strategy and develop targeted communication tools for external and internal audiences. S/he will monitor and oversee development of content for the CRS/Rwanda web page on the CRS internet site. His/her work will include preparing brochures, writing success stories, and preparing material for GoR, donors, and the Rwandan press. The Senior Communications Officer will be the point person for contact with the CARO/WARO Regional Information Officer (RIO), as well as with the Communications Officer for Sub-Saharan Africa at CRS HQ. The Communications Officer is also responsible for preparing CRS/Rwanda monthly reports and developing periodic newsletters for staff and partners.
This position is considered part of the senior staff team and offers a competitive salary. CRS offers a favorable working and learning environment and excellent benefits.
The successful candidate will at minimum have the following Qualifications and Skills:
• Bachelor of Arts degree in communications or journalism
• At least 3 years work experience in international development
• At least 3 years experience in media/communications and marketing
• Excellent written and oral communications skills in English and Kinyarwanda. Good French highly desirable
• Team player with strong interpersonal and representational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to respect deadlines
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft office, the internet, and Publisher. Familiarity with other communications software highly desirable
• Creative and innovative
Interested candidates fulfilling required conditions can pick up a detailed job description at the CRS main office reception. They may send their electronic applications-including a motivation letter, a current detailed CV, and other relevant documents-to the CRS Country Representative through the CRS/Rwanda Human Resources Unit at CRS_RW@global.crs.org or drop their printed applications at CRS reception at Kimihurura behind KBC and opposite Ubumwe House on or before Friday February 10, 2012 at 1:00 pm.
Jennifer Smith Nazaire
Country Representative
