Job opportunity of Communication Specialist and Account in City of Kigali

Duties and responsibilities:

Develop the media and communication strategy/plan of the City of Kigali, ensure its effective implementation and produce periodical reports thereof; – Gather and disseminate information about the City of Kigali using a range of communication mediums which include video, adverts etc and manage the institution information and communication fluxes; – Organize press conferences, radio and televised broadcasts to inform the public on the progress and or outcomes of different events/initiatives running in the City of Kigali; – Write, in collaboration with concerned staff, articles and or briefs meant for publication in various communication mediums; – Establish and manage relationships between the institution and the media world; – Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication: 3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism: 3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Media: 3 Years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Public Relations: 1 Years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Journalism: 1 Years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Communication: 1 Years of relevant experience
• Masters Degree in Media: 1 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations: 3 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Integrity
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Analytical skills
• Ability to develop and implement communications initiatives using appropriate tools and channels
• Research and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of online communication tools with special emphasis in audio-visual production and dissemination
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Fluency in speaking and writing Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Fluency in all 4 national languages (including Swahili) is an added advantage.
• Resource management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Time management skills
• Risk management skills
• Results oriented
• Digital literacy skills
• Ability to understand and apply fundamental concepts and principles related to investigating facts, gathering and packaging of information for effective delivery to audiences

Psychometric Domains

• Critical thinking Competence / Skills
• Analytical skills Competence / Skills
• Time management Competence / Skills
• Cross-Cultural Communication Communication skills

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