Communication Officer at Organisation Dignité en Detention/ Rwanda (DIDE)

Website: www.diderwa.org / Email: info@diderwa.org or dignityindetention@gmail.com 

P.O BOX 3772, Kigali-Rwanda

Tel: +250788758873

JOB ADVERT

Position title: Communication Officer

Reports to: Executive Director

Location: Kigali office and travel to districts

Introduction:

DiDeRwanda is a Rwandan Non-Government Organization working in peace building, including Institutional capacity of correctional services and societal healing.

DiDeRwanda aims to improve the living conditions of minors and a woman deprived of their liberty, develops and carries out training activities favoring the consolidation of these individuals’ achievements and their reintegration into society.

From 2013, DiDe expanded its interventions from the correctional facilities to the community with focus on social reintegration of ex-offenders and prevention of potential crimes and/or recidivism. This prevention relies on combatting against poverty and inequalities that seem to be the main sources of crimes and discrimination.

Recognizing the critical importance of Communication in achieving our mission, we are seeking a passionate and experienced Communication officer to join our team. The Communication officer will play a pivotal role in supporting our internal and external communications strategy, write and disseminate IEC materials, respond to inquiries from the public and media, and coordinate promotional events. This position involves supporting internal and external communication strategy.

This Terms of Reference outlines the key responsibilities, qualifications, and reporting structure for the Communication officer position.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with management to develop and implement an effective communications strategy based on our target audience.
• Write, edit, and distribute content, including publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, speeches, and other marketing material that communicates the organization’s activities, products and/or services.
• Respond to media inquiries, arrange interviews, and act as a spokesperson for the organization.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with journalists, and maintain a media database.
• Creates timely reports for all communication campaigns
• Maintain digital media archives including photos and videos; and
• Minute taking and preparing detailed reports on key meetings and events organized by the Organization.
• Prepare, organize and moderate virtual meetings organized by the Organization
• Initiate other relevant social media currently in use such as tweeter, Facebook, Instagram among others;
• Develop, innovate, write and edit marketing and communication materials for the Organization visibility
• Maintain records of media coverage and collate analytics and metrics.
• Creates interactive social media contents and campaigns

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations or related field.
• Minimum of 2-5 years’ relevant experience in a communications role.
• Knowledge of desktop publishing software (InDesign/Photoshop).
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, content management systems, and social media platforms.
• Proficiency in design and publishing software.
• Fluency in written and spoken English, French and Kinyarwanda; proficiency in other languages may be advantageous depending on the organization’s context and geographic focus

Reporting Structure:

The Communication officer will report directly to the Executive Director of DiDe Rwanda and collaborate closely with other members of the DiDe Rwanda team.

Duration and Location:

This is a full-time position based at DiDe Rwanda. However, Communication officer will sign a probation period of 3 months, renewable once. The final contract will be offered based on Her/His performances.

How to apply

Qualified and interested candidates are invited to submit their applications (motivational letter, CV, degree and other supporting documents) to DIDEHRrecruitment@gmail.com on or before before 15^th April 2024, at 17h00 Kigali time. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to their email addresses.

The letter should be addressed to Executive Director of DIDE Rwanda and the subject letter as well as email should highlight “Application for communication officer”.