Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 09, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Public Relation and Communication Officer (1)
Key responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain social media content.
• Write new stories, create new pages, and solicit updates from other departments.
• Assist with writing Newsletters for stakeholders based on a calendar developed by the Board and Senior Management,
• Work with IT to implement design changes to the Forum website, as well as perform any needed reform on its appearance to fit the needs for marketing and information sharing,
• Design and execute social media strategy for RYAF
• Marketing & Communications Publications,
• Assist in writing content for key organization publications including: Annual Report Brochures, fact sheets, etc.
• Conduct frequent member interviews to be used for newsletters, direct mail, website, press conferences, etc.
• Maintain the RYAF photo library by taking photos, seeking pro bono photography, or contracting with paid photographers, to capture our work and the work of our agencies.
• Develop video content for use on the website and in social media.
• Design ads, flyers, banners, brochures, fact sheets, event signage, invitations, etc. as needed.
• Communicate Community Events, Speaking Engagements & Tours as needed
• Manage inquiries from third parties (individuals or organizations) wishing to organize events in collaboration with RYAF.
• Manage inquiries from outside groups that want a representative from RYAF to speak at their events.
• If appropriate, and on the permission of the board, transmit the information to relevant audiences.
• Assist in the development of public relations strategies for RYAF as needed
• Write press releases and send them to appropriate press outlets as needed.
• Maintain press list with accurate contact information.
• Assist in analyzing and reporting impact of communications on organizational success.
• Assist with the organization and implementation of department events.
• Help establish and maintain internal communications to keep staff informed of the work of the organization.
• To attend and service RYAF Executive Committee/General Assembly meetings and take minutes and distribute after meetings along with any other relevant materials and to attend other meetings/events in a secretariat capacity as and when required.
• Attend meeting internal and external and provide its minute on time.
• Create and ensure good organisational relationship with its stakeholders and partners,

Required skills, experience and qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, communications, public relations or related field with one year working experience in similar role.
• Demonstrated ability to write strategic communications pieces for an organization, including press releases, newsletters, website content, etc.
• Experience with content management platform.
• Strong photography and videography skills.
• Experience managing social media for an organization preferred.
• Prior experience in a communications role strongly required. An additional experience in communications for fundraising would be a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English is a must, working knowledge of French would be an added advantage
• The individual must have strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to relate organization’s stakeholders
• The individual must be self-motivated and committed to workplace participation and diversity with the ability to work as a team member and/or independently
• Ability to juggle many projects and meet deadlines in a high-energy, fast-paced environment. Interest in RYAF’s with youth in the agribusiness sector

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested candidates must follow the key guidelines below to apply for the above Job Positions:
• Motivation letter addressed to the Chief Executive Officer.
• Signed updated Curriculum Vitae with at least 3 professional references,
• Proof of working Experience (employment completion certificates,)
• National ID,
• Copy of academic degrees and certificates,
• All applications must be submitted on the email: ryafrecruitment@gmail.com  not later than September 9, 2022. Applications will be sent in a single pdf file, separate file will not be considered, mention the position name in the email subject. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of selection processes.

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