Vacancy title:
Director of Communications

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Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, May 21 2024 

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 07 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Description
Create and execute a communications strategy aligned with RICA’s strategic plan that tells the RICA story and builds its brand through traditional, digital and social mediums. Lead RICA’s external and internal engagement efforts by communicating with various audiences about the institution.

Responsibilities
• Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy that builds the RICA brand and effectively engages key audiences.
• Create written content (newsletters, brochures, fact sheets, etc.) tailored toward key stakeholder groups that highlight RICA’s mission and feature notable activities.
• Oversee internal communication channels and platforms, including the RICA website, to ensure effective and timely dissemination of information among RICA staff and faculty.
• Oversee RICA's digital strategy and imagery; manage external web team; responsible for social media channels.
• Supervise photographer/videographer as well as freelancer graphic designers.
• Manage and track RICA’s earned media strategy through proactive reporter engagement and story-shaping.
• Maintain a library of updated written collateral (talking points, brochures, PowerPoint decks, newsletters, etc.) and digital assets (photos, videos, logos, etc.)
• Develop RICA brand standards and usage policies; vet and monitor appropriate use of the RICA brand and assets by staff, suppliers and partners.
• Support the Recruitment and Admissions team through a marketing and advertising strategy targeting prospective RICA students.
• Serve as an entrepreneurial team player, lending support to the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Institutional Development as needs and opportunities arise.

Minimum Qualifications
• A bachelor’s or master's degree in communications, public relations or a related field.
• Extensive experience in communications, public relations, or a related field, preferably within the educational or non-profit sector.
• Fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications
• 5-10 years working for an agricultural university, institution or other non-profit organization in the field of communications and public relations.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

• Fill the information required, upload and submit the documents in English to the link provided below.

Please combine your resume/CV with your degree certificate, and any other relevant document, as one PDF file before you upload.

Application Link

https://rica.bamboohr.com/jobs/

Application review will begin May 09, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Website: https://www.rica.rw/

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