RTI International,Communications Specialist Jobs Vacancy

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• Develop
  communication tools and approaches to document and disseminate
  achievements and success stories from implementation of project
  activities;
• Liaise
  with RTI Home Office and USAID communications focal persons to ensure
  all project technical materials are in compliance with USAID branding
  and marking standards;
• Identify
  and implement innovative approaches to disseminate information about
  project implementation progress and results, to project partners and
  external stakeholders;
• Prepare
  project success stories, factsheets, information bulletins, briefs,
  updates and other publications for internal and external use;
• Ensure
  project staff, grantees, and service providers comply with USAID marking
  and branding standards and requirements;
• Supervise
  all activities carried out by service providers sub-contracted to
  provide communications, branding, marketing and events organization
  services;
• Ensure
  proper visibility of the project in all intervention areas under various
  partnership mechanisms (grant agreements and or Memorandum of
  Understanding [MOU]);
• Ensure
  communications are consistent in messaging across the project and
  aligned with the overall project goal, objectives and implementation
  strategies;
• Prepare
  press releases and circulate approved versions to media outlets to
  ensure coverage of project activities (project launches, strategic
  project events) and achievements;
• Liaise
  with the press to ensure communication of project’s achievements and
  success stories in newspapers, local radio stations, magazines, and
  social media;
• Produce
  USAID-branded materials (banners, flyers) for use during project events
  (stakeholder meetings, launches, signing ceremonies, workshops);
• Ensure
  all project staff have branded communication materials (business cards,
  T-shirts, caps, badges, and email signatures);
• Ensure
  adherence to USAID guidelines in co-branding communication materials
  (banners, posters, signage);
• Ensure
  PSDAG’s administrative materials, including business cards, stationery,
  offices and vehicles are properly branded in line with USAID branding
  and marking guidelines;
• Use
  social media channels (Twitter) to communicate project activities,
  events and results;
• Prepare
  logistics and materials (agenda, briefer) required during USAID’s field
  visits;
• Provide
  guidance to project staff, private partners and subcontractors to ensure
  USAID branding of project activities, documents (reports, training
  documents), equipment and other materials;
• Carry
  out any other duties within the position responsibilities assigned by
  the Chief of Party or M&E Specialist.

• University
  Degree in Communications, Knowledge Management, Public Relations or
  related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum
  of 5 years’ experience in communications, knowledge management andor
  public relations practice;
• Experience
  working on USAID-funded projects highly recommended.
• Proven
  experience of developing and implementing communication strategies/plans
  andtools;
• Experience
  in agriculture sector is desirable.

• Excellent
  knowledge of MS Word, Publisher, PowerPoint;
• Ability
  to multi-task;
• Ability
  to work well with others;
• Ability
  to listen and communicate well both verbally and in writing (English and
  Kinyarwanda); Knowledge of French is a plus;
• Ability
  to work independently;
• Attention
  to detail and accuracy.

• Communicate
• Collaborate
• Innovate
• Develop
  talent
• Think
  globally
• Act
  strategically