1. Public Relation and Communication Officer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Media, Journalism, Public Relations, linguistics and literature, international relations;

KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE 

1. Ability to understand and apply fundamental concepts and principles related to investigating facts, gathering, and packaging of information for effective delivery to audiences;
2. Ability to develop and implement communications initiatives using appropriate tools and channels;
3. Research and critical thinking skills;
4. Report writing and presentation skills;
5. Ability to convey ideas clearly and concisely;
6. Verbal, non-verbal, and written and digital literacy skills;
7. Creative thinking skills and solution-oriented attitude;
8. Knowledge of online communication tools with special emphasis in audio-visual production and dissemination;
9. Resource management skills;
10. Analytical skills;
11. Problem solving skills;
12. Decision making skills;
13. Time management skills;
14. Risk management skills;
15. Results oriented;
16. Fluency in speaking and writing Kinyarwanda, English, and/or French. Fluency in all national languages is an added advantage.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Plan, develop and implement public relations strategies;

2. Research, write, and distribute press releases to targeted media;

3. Collate and analyze media coverage;

4. Prepare and supervise the production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films, and multimedia programmes;

5. Devise and coordinate photo opportunities;

6. Organize events including press conferences, open days, and press tours;

7. Maintain and update information on the NCNM website in collaboration with ICT Officer;

8. Manage the Public Relations aspect of a potential crisis situation;

9. Disseminate and record news from NCNM activities;

10. Improve the level of understanding of the population on institution missions and activities and maintain a good picture of it;

11.Organize all surveys or opinion polls on services offered by the institution;

12. Ensure protocol of the institution if necessary;

13. Publish and disseminate messages, speeches, and interviews of the NCNM;

14.  Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.