DELEGATION
OF THE EUROPEAN UNION TO THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA
OF THE EUROPEAN UNION TO THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA
VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT: PRESS AND INFORMATION OFFICER
ANNOUNCEMENT: PRESS AND INFORMATION OFFICER
The
Delegation of the European Union to Rwanda seeks to employ a Press and Information
Officer (Local Agent – Group I). The incumbent will have an overall
responsibility for development, organization and management press, information
and public diplomacy activities of the E
Delegation of the European Union to Rwanda seeks to employ a Press and Information
Officer (Local Agent – Group I). The incumbent will have an overall
responsibility for development, organization and management press, information
and public diplomacy activities of the E
U Delegation aiming to create and
sustain high visibility of the European Union and its activities in Rwanda.
He/she will be also responsible for monitoring of publically available
information sources in the country. The post is based at the Delegation offices
in Kigali. The incumbent will report to the Head of Political, Press and
Information Section. The Delegation of the European Union offers exciting work
in a vibrant multicultural environment with excellent opportunities for
professional development.
JOB
DUTIES
DUTIES
- Management
of press relations of the EU Delegation, including
development of good working relations with media, preparation and
dissemination of press releases, organization of press briefings/press
conferences/press trips, organization of TV/radio/print interviews, and
preparation and implementation of any other activities aimed to achieve
high coverage and visibility of the EU and its activities in the media - Management
of information and public diplomacy activities
of the EU Delegation, including organization of information campaigns
about the EU and its activities, design, maintenance and regular update of
EU Delegation’s on line information sources (website, social media),
design and implementation of public diplomacy activities to provide
information about the EU, EU priorities and EU – Rwanda cooperation - Management
of press and public diplomacy budget, including
preparation of annual information and communication plan, design,
procurement and management of projects to execute the plan, and preparation
of the annual report on the implementation of the plan; input into design
and implementation of information and public diplomacy activities funded
through other EU budget lines; preparation or update of Delegation’s
press, information and visibility strategy - Coordination
of planning and implementation of press, information and public diplomacy
activities with all sections of the EU Delegation, embassies of EU member
states and their related agencies (and as the case may be also other
actors) - Monitoring
of media and
preparation of daily press review summarizing main political, economic and
other developments in the country; preparation of ad-hoc analysis of media
perception of particular developments or events (e.g. EU high level
visits, publication of important reports, etc.); preparation of ad-hoc
short background analytical papers; preparation of speeches and other
background materials for the Head of Delegation and execution of other
related tasks as assigned by the Head of Political, Press and Information
section
JOB
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS
University
degree preferably in Journalism/Communications, Political Sciences,
International Relations or related area. Candidates must be fully computer
literate and possess superior analytical, drafting and organizational skills. A
minimum of 5 years’ professional experience relevant to the post. Work
experience in the area of communication, press, information or similar field
with development agencies, diplomatic missions or international organizations
will be considered an asset. Candidates must be fluent in English and have at
least working knowledge of Kinyarwanda. Knowledge of French would be considered
as an advantage.
degree preferably in Journalism/Communications, Political Sciences,
International Relations or related area. Candidates must be fully computer
literate and possess superior analytical, drafting and organizational skills. A
minimum of 5 years’ professional experience relevant to the post. Work
experience in the area of communication, press, information or similar field
with development agencies, diplomatic missions or international organizations
will be considered an asset. Candidates must be fluent in English and have at
least working knowledge of Kinyarwanda. Knowledge of French would be considered
as an advantage.
DURATION
Indefinite
full time contract with a probationary period.
full time contract with a probationary period.
REMUNERATION
According
to the salary scales of the European Union and relevant experience.
to the salary scales of the European Union and relevant experience.
HOW
TO APPLY
TO APPLY
The
Delegation of the European Union to Rwanda applies a policy of equal
opportunities. Interested applicants should send their applications in English
to the attention of the Head of Administration preferably by email to:
Delegation of the European Union to Rwanda applies a policy of equal
opportunities. Interested applicants should send their applications in English
to the attention of the Head of Administration preferably by email to:
DELEGATION-RWANDA-HOA@eeas.europa.eu
Or
by hand/post to:
by hand/post to:
Delegation
of the European Union to Rwanda
of the European Union to Rwanda
Att.
Head of Administration
Head of Administration
1807
Blvd d’Umuganda
Blvd d’Umuganda
PO
Box 515, Kigali
Box 515, Kigali
Rwanda
Applications
must contain:
must contain:
(1)
A letter of motivation
A letter of motivation
(2)
Curriculum Vitae with reference contacts
Curriculum Vitae with reference contacts
(3)
Supporting documents providing proof of educational background and professional
experience.
Supporting documents providing proof of educational background and professional
experience.
The
email (or the closed envelope) containing all supporting documents should
clearly mention “Vacancy Press and Information Officer”. Candidates
who have not submitted the required supporting documents will not be
considered.
email (or the closed envelope) containing all supporting documents should
clearly mention “Vacancy Press and Information Officer”. Candidates
who have not submitted the required supporting documents will not be
considered.
Deadline
for receipt of applications: 27th/5 at 01:00PM Kigali time.
for receipt of applications: 27th/5 at 01:00PM Kigali time.
Only
short listed candidates will be contacted.
short listed candidates will be contacted.