EUROPEAN
UNION DELEGATION OF THE EUROPEAN UNION TO THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA
UNION DELEGATION OF THE EUROPEAN UNION TO THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA
VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT: PRESS AND INFORMATION OFFICER
(maternity replacement; fixed contract 03/01/2018 to 24/04/2018)
ANNOUNCEMENT: PRESS AND INFORMATION OFFICER
(maternity replacement; fixed contract 03/01/2018 to 24/04/2018)
The
Delegation of the European Union to Rwanda seeks to employ maternity leave
replacement for Press and Information Officer. 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.
Delegation of the European Union to Rwanda seeks to employ maternity leave
replacement for Press and Information Officer. 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
management of working relations with media, preparation and dissemination
of press releases, organization of press briefings/press conferences,
organization of TV/radio/print interviews, and similar activities. - Management
of information and public diplomacy activities of
the EU Delegation, including maintenance and regular update of EU
Delegation’s on line information sources (website, social media) - Monitoring
of media and
preparation of daily press review summarizing main political, economic and
other developments in the country
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.
Candidates must be fluent in English and have at least working knowledge of
French. At least basic working knowledge of would be a strong 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.
Candidates must be fluent in English and have at least working knowledge of
French. At least basic working knowledge of would be a strong advantage.
DURATION
Fixed
contract for the period of 03/01/2018 – 24/04/2018 (maternity leave
replacement).
contract for the period of 03/01/2018 – 24/04/2018 (maternity leave
replacement).
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 Political, Press and Information by email to DELEGATION-RWANDA-POLITICS@eeas.europa.eu
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 Political, Press and Information by email to DELEGATION-RWANDA-POLITICS@eeas.europa.eu
Applications
must contain:
must contain:
- Letter
of motivation - Curriculum
Vitae with reference contacts - Supporting
documents providing proof of educational background and professional
experience.
The
email 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 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: 11/12 at 17:00 Kigali time. Only short listed candidates
will be contacted.
for receipt of applications: 11/12 at 17:00 Kigali time. Only short listed candidates
will be contacted.
