Communications and Market Development Manager Job at Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) - Career Opportunity in Rwanda

Vacancy title:
Communications and Market Development Manager

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Financial Services , Category: Media, Communications & Writing ]

 

Jobs at:

Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR)

Deadline of this Job:
28 February 2020  

Duty Station:
Within Rwanda , Kigali , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, February 14, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
The Head of Communications & Market Development leads the AFR team in developing and implementing a Communication Strategy that is effective in influencing key stakeholders towards inclusive financing that supports growth. The critical objective of the role is to drive the widespread uptake of successful interventions, aiming to achieve the critical mass necessary to achieve systemic change; this includes supporting implementing partners with marketing strategies aimed at low income and underserved groups .

Job Responsibilities
• As a member of the Management team, support the development and implementation of AFR’s strategic & operational plans by contributing expertise in market development and communications.
• Lead the development and implementation of AFR’s communication strategy; ensuring that it is effective in meeting the organization’s needs for influence and mindset change.
• Support implementing partners with marketing strategies & development of financial inclusion products.
• Ensure the existence of an exciting and informative online presence through highly visible Websites and Social Media platforms.
• To lead and manage the Market Development & Communications team, including consultants, in a manner that empowers them to deliver AFR’s goals and objectives.
• Technical writing in order to capture success stories and lessons learnt and disseminate these to targeted audiences.


Job Skills: Not Specified


Job Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, or Development Studies;
• Post Graduate Diploma in Development Economics (added advantage); and Master’s in Business Administration, communications, public relations or any relevant field (added advantage).
• 6 -10 years’ post-graduation experience in a Technical Communication Specialist or similar role;
• At least 3 years of regional and national experience in Financial Services and financial inclusion;
• Strong technical writing skills (these will be tested as part of the interview process) • Knowledge and understanding of the local and regional context in the Financial Services sector;
• Experience in working with international development organizations in a local or regional context
• Proven track record in developing and implementing Communication and Advocacy strategies including developing key messages for advocacy and lobbying;
• Proven track record in developing media relations and strategic partnerships;
• Demonstrable skills and experience in using new media (social media) to cause mindset change;
• Demonstrated experience in content development for various media platforms (Radio, TV, website, Social media);
• Demonstrable experience in the application of knowledge management techniques in both managing and disseminating information;
• Ability to effectively manage the production of reports and publications;
• Proven track record in managing teams and consultants/service providers including the development of terms of reference where required; and
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda;


Job Education Requirements: Not Specified


Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified


Work Hours: 8

 

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Job Info
Job Category: Communications/ Public Relations jobs in Rwanda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job:  28 February 2020
Duty Station: Kigali
Posted: 14-02-2020
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 14-02-2020
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 14-02-2065
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