Communication Officer

Job tasks and responsibilities include the following:

External Communication

• Ensure proper and sensible visibility of Rwanda in online and print media.
• Produce communication material including reports, briefing notes, success stories about Rwanda, press releases, web resources, news summaries, blogs, photographs and videos.
• Identify appropriate communication activities and channels for disseminating information from the Embassy.
• Ensure to provide advice in case of any event at the Embassy on timely and quality production of branded materials such as brochures, factsheets, banners, posters, plaques etc.
• Monitor local media and Lusophone countries' news/reports relevant to Rwanda and the Great Lakes region.

Digital Communications/Social media

• Maintain the official website, Twitter and Facebook page for the Embassy of Rwanda in Luanda
• Develop contents, posts and news for online communication.
• Oversee the design and contents of the website, intranet and social media site for regular updates, quality checks and control.
• Maintain close interaction with communication, web and social media teams of the HQ for updates and other relevant information.

Small activities Portfolio

• Scrutinize and administer communication related proposals submitted for small action funds as per set guidelines (e.g. events on specific days celebrated by the Embassy).
• Prepare the funding proposal in the communication field , analyze, evaluate and administer responses to the funding proposals received from the Embassy, and the management in accordance with the guidelines.

Operational proceedings and documentations

• Monthly report on consular service/ activities and online applications to the immediate supervisor and to the HQ.
• Participate and provide input in operational proceedings including, workshops, events, seminars, annual planning etc.
• Provide strategic input in operational and other technical documents, reports, notes and correspondence as per management’s instructions.
• Proof read and cross check the documents received/sent for consular services for quality, correct use as per management’s instructions.

Education

• Bachelors/Master’s Degree from a reputable high learning institution in Journalism, Mass Communication, management, International Relations or other relevant subject.

Experience

• Minimum of . 3 years professional experience in communication, information and knowledge management with international organizations
• Knowledge/experience of Consular services would be extremely an added advantage.
• Experience in public relations and experience in writing article and press releases
• Knowledge of the national media
• Excellent spoken and written language skills in both English and Portuguese; good knowledge and
• Portuguese languages is of paramount importance.

Other skills

• Excellent IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical skills
• Able to work independently and proactively with strong personal and social competences
• Able to meet deadlines while remaining organized and accurate

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 31 May 2017 at 12:00 pm