Work station: Kigali, Rwanda with frequent field activities
Duration: One year, renewable
Organization: Urunana Development Communication
Urunana Development Communication is a fully registered Non Government Organization (NGO) specialized in development communication strategies focusing mainly at improving health and social welfare of the
Rwandan population using the behaviour social change communication approach. The NGO was started in 2004 and obtained its legal status as a not-for-profit Non Government Organization in 2006. Urunana DC programme activities include but are not limited to; production of radio drama series (Urunana soap opera and other serial drama), production of radio spots, production of TV spots, production of TV drama series, Production of community sketches/skits, organizing and conducting community outreach drama shows.
The organization is currently funded mainly by development partners for the implementation of specific projects, donations from well wishers and grants. In the recent past, Urunana DC has had partnership agreements with organizations such as; Health Unlimited, PSI Rwanda, CHF International, UNICEF, the Global Fund through the CCM and, the Ministry of Health. Radio productions have also increased during the recent past and these have been supported by small projects. Due to increased workload, Urunana DC is looking out for an experienced creative writer to beef up the existing writing team.
Candidate profile:
• Must have at least a bachelor of arts degree in drama and theatre studies from a recognized University institution with at least two years of proven professional experience
• Or Must have a University diploma in Drama and theatre studies with at least five years of proven professional experience
• Should poses good creative skills in Drama writing and directing
• Must have very good writing skills in either English or Kinyarwanda or both
• Must be very comfortable in using computer application particularly word processing with very good typing skills
• Should be a good team player
Desirable
• Experience of working for organizations dealing in behaviour social change communication using radio soap operas or TV serial drama with roles which include drama writing
• Experience of directing for stage, training in creative writing, performing as an actor/actress in either radio soaps or TV drama series
Main Tasks and responsibilities
• Develop storyline and synopsis for radio and or TV /video productions
• Review of scripts for the radio productions and or TV productions
• Direct actors and actresses during rehearsals for stage and in the studio during recording
• Participate in audience surveillance activities
• Participate in production meetings
• Participate in community outreach drama shows
• Participate in preparations of annual messages development and story lining workshops
Application requirements
• Application letter addressed to: The Managing Director, Urunana Development Communication, P.O. Box 4720, Kigali Rwanda
• Certified copies of academic certificates
• Detailed curriculum vitae (Please include contact address of three referees on the last page of your CV)
• Copy of National Identity Card or Passport
Deadline for application
Applications should be submitted to the Administrative Assistant at Urunana Development Communication offices, at Remera, opposite gate 5 of Amahoro National Stadium along Remera Kimironko road, not later than 10th February 2012 before 2:00 pm Kigali Time.
Online applications shall be accepted but signed copies must first be scanned, zipped and, sent by email using the following email addresses: info@urunanadc.org and ggahendak@yahoo.com.
N.B: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
