Communications /Public Relations Jobs at World Vision Rwanda among others

JOB DETAILS:
Social Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Specialist
World Vision Rwanda is a child focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 30 Districts of Rwanda.
World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced national for the position of Social Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) Specialist. The position will be based at Head Office - Kigali reporting to the Education Technical Advisor.

Purpose of the position:
The Social Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing social behavior change communication strategy to engage parents, educators and other community stakeholders with messages on supporting their children’s learning via existing and new innovative platforms. In collaboration with different partners and other project staff, the SBCC specialist will lead the creation and dissemination of SBCC guidelines and advocacy messages on existing and new innovative platforms. The major responsibilities include:
% Of time Activity End Results
70% SBBC programming and implementation
• Lead the design and implementation of a multi-layered SBCC strategy with the aim of engaging parents and communities with messaging focused on supporting their children’s literacy and learning.
• Lead the creation of behavior cantered messaging through both existing and innovative new platforms for dissemination.
• Design and implement a comprehensive, community-based SBCC campaign to raise awareness and relay messaging on the importance of supporting reading to parents, community members, school leadership and key local government actors
• Develop comprehensive communication tools and SBCC campaign materials and activities, using evidence-based theories and methodologies, in close collaboration with program leads
• Work with program leadership on key modalities for SBCC messaging platforms including radio, mobile communication, peer support and local messaging.
• Liaise and coordinate with the relevant organizations and agencies of the Ministry of Education and assigned counterparts to ensure coordination of strategies, communications and quality of messages.
• Provide support to technical aspects of the procurement process for SBCC services and products.
• Quality SBCC strategy to improve children’s literacy will be developed
• SBCC messages will be developed and disseminated
• SBCC awareness campaigns will be organized and conducted
• Innovative platforms will be developed

20% Planning, monitoring evaluation and learning
• Work with the project team members ensuring SBCC related activities are incorporated into project’s AIP and MEL plan.
• Liaise and coordinate with the relevant organizations and agencies of the Ministry of Education and assigned counterparts to ensure coordination of strategies, communications and quality of messages
• Periodically collect information on good practices/ promising approaches more specifically at the community level to gain institutional knowledge.
• Capture lessons learned, stimulate internal and external knowledge exchange and suggest ways how to translate this into practice.
• Both Annual Implementation Plan and Monitoring Evaluation and Learning plan will incorporate SBCC activities.
• Success stories will be collected, documented ad shared with the donor and other relevant stakeholders.
• The management will be advised on

10% Capacity building
• The SBCC specialist will also support capacity building/ strengthening with the Ministry of Education and implementing partners; contribute to the design and rollout of the learning agenda and improve the evidence base to inform and influence policy in the Rwanda education sector.
• Provide technical support and training to the project’s SBCC field staff and other implementors or stakeholders at community level.
• Project field staff including consortium members and local implementing partners will be trained on SBCC and will be able to implement related activities."> Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical skills and Experience
The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

Required Professional Experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing, planning, and implementing SBCC efforts and/or community level activities, including communication campaigns and trainings.
• Field experience in developing and implementing SBCC tools/projects.
• Proven experience in undertaking activities aimed SBCC and Capacity Building of audiences with different age ranges and education level.
• Required Education, training, license, registration, and
• certification
• Bachelors’ degree, preferably in behavior change communications, journalism, and other related social sciences fields.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
• Master’s degree in behavior change communications, journalism, and other related social sciences fields.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate closely with government staff, effectively manages their expectations, and builds capacity.
• Proven abilities to set priorities, to multi-task, and to work collaboratively across technical disciplines.
• Familiarity and understanding of USAID policies and procedures (is a benefit), or those of other donors, donor funded projects, community- based projects, or corporate social responsibility projects.
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills.

Salary:
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.

JOB DETAILS:
Sub-Editor of Debates (PAP)
Location: SouthAfrica, SouthAfrica
Organization: African Union

AU Values
• Respect for Diversity and Team Work
• Think Africa Above all
• Transparency and Accountability
• Integrity and Impartiality
• Efficiency and Professionalism
• Information and Knowledge Sharing

Organization Information
Reports to: Deputy Clerk – Editor of Debates
Directorate/Department : Legislative Business
Division : Plenary, Hansard, Interpretation and Documentation
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 2
Job Grade: P2
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Regular
Location: Midrand, South Africa

Purpose of Job
To provide technical support in managing the delivery of a complete, accurate and prompt report of the proceedings of the Pan-African Parliament and advise on information and communication technology solutions to ensure the Hansard Unit is efficient, cost-effective and consistent in producing high standard work.

Main Functions
• Supervises and coordinates the activities of the Hansard Reporters during Sessions of Parliament.
• Coordinates the activities of the transcription room.
• Supports preparation of the Division budget and work plan
• Prepares periodic reports

Specific Responsibilities
• Assists in the transcription, checking, editing and proof reading and indexing of Meeting the expectations of Members of Parliament and the public in the production and publication of the daily verbatim of the proceedings and maintaining the unique professional standards required of the parliamentary record.
• Assists in the transcription, checking, editing and proof reading and indexing of the Hansard and Committee Reports.
• Ensures that proceedings are transcribed accurately and submitted on time to the Hansard Editor.
• Assists in the preparation of periodic reports of the Hansard Unit.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned. Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities, Social Sciences or Media and Communication, preferably with a language background, from a recognized university, with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience or a Master’s Degree or equivalent with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in Publishing for Parliament in all or any of the 4 Languages of the African Union (English, French, Portuguese and Arabic) is required.

Required Skills
• Possess highly developed editorial, grammatical and comprehension skills,
• Knowledge of the principles of the system of parliamentary democracy as practised at the Pan-African Parliament and the national and regional parliaments.
• Result orientation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage
• Experience in reporting, editing, proofreading, typesetting applications such as Word, Publisher, Excel and internet research and email communication is required. Work experience in the Hansard Unit of a national or regional parliament would be an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies
• Strategic Insight..
• Developing Others..
• Change Management..
• Managing Risk:

Core Competencies
• Teamwork and Collaboration..
• Foster Accountability Culture
• Learning Orientation..
• Communicating with Influence:

Functional Competencies
• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Job Knowledge and information sharing...
• Drive for Results
• Continuous Improvement Orientation ….

Tenure Of Appointment:
The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Gender Mainstreaming:
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Languages:
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Remuneration:
Indicative basic salary of US$ 31,073.00 (P2 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$ 21,832.68 (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

JOB DETAILS:
Senior Media and Communications Officer (PAP)
Location: SouthAfrica, SouthAfrica
Organization: African Union

AU Values
• Respect for Diversity and Team Work
• Think Africa Above all
• Transparency and Accountability
• Integrity and Impartiality
• Efficiency and Professionalism
• Information and Knowledge Sharing

Organization Information
Reports to: Head of Administration and Human Resources
Directorate/Department : Finance, Administration and Human Resources (FAHR)
Division : Communication and IT Unit
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P3
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Regular
Location: Midrand, South Africa

Purpose of Job
To provide strategic communication guidance to build a good image of the Pan-African Parliament and promote increased visibility of its objectives and activities.

Main Functions
• Develops, reviews and implements the PAP communication and branding strategies.
• Manages the Communication and Media Unit’s Work Programme and Budget.
• Builds and promotes a good image of the Pan-African Parliament in alignment to the AU Agenda 2063.
• Spearheads advocacy and public campaigns continent-wide in favor of the PAP’s vision, mission and strategic plan and for the purpose of popularizing the PAP within Africa and in the world.
• Organizes and presides over media briefings and other speaking engagements at local and international events.
• Organizes media interviews for the Bureau, Members of the Pan African Parliament, and occasionally for the Clerk of Parliament.
• Develops and maintains networks with National and International partners, all National Parliaments of the African Union Member States and Heads of media institutions, etc.
• Regularly monitors communication efforts to ensure maximum return on investment.
• Manages the PAP website.
• Develops and supervises the implementation of the PAP social media strategy.
• Drafts speeches and position papers for the PAP Secretariat Management.
• Produces Media Plans and Press Releases.
• Manages the Broadcasting facility and supervises the Broadcast Team.

Specific Responsibilities
• Implements and manages a communication strategy to advance PAP objectives and initiatives.
• Provides strategic guidance on the communication activities of PAP including coordination, advocacy and communication strategies, planning and implementation.
• Develops and disseminates holistic messages targeted to different stakeholders.
• Works closely with the Bureau Office, Information Technology, AU Directorate of Information & Communication, the PAP Webmaster and Committee Clerks to develop and/or update the information, communication and knowledge management strategy based on PAP’s strategic plan.
• Develops materials to compellingly communicate evidence and lead new approaches to creates and distributes multi-media content including the use of social media;
• Drafts all external communications and keeps the PAP website updated.
• Initiates and/or sustains professional relationship with key stakeholders/constituencies.
• Drafts development partner engagement plan including development of communication materials and a relationship development plan to meet with and engage development partners.
• Participates in the Crisis Management Group as the media expert and contributes to developing media strategies in response to crises that have a potential to impact our brand and reputation.
• Works with Committee Clerks, Goodwill Ambassadors, PAP International Relations Office and the Policy Officer, Resource Mobilization Officer to identify highest-priority areas requiring funding support to communicate to development partners
• Works with Regional and National Parliaments to develop materials to compellingly communicate the work and achievements of the PAP.
• Provides communications support to PAP statutory and non-statutory meetings including special events/workshops/meetings and conferences.
• Provides editorial advice, statements and replies to frequently asked questions for Senior Management and Parliamentarians.
• Monitors events and analyzes documents to identify trends, opportunities and risks and prepare appropriate PAP action plans or responses. Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
• A Master’s degree or its equivalent in Communications, Journalism, Broadcasting, Public and Media Relations or related field, with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience in the area of corporate communication, journalism, advocacy with at least three (3) years at a supervisory level in an international organisation.

OR
• A Bachelor’s degree in the above-mentioned fields with ten (10) years of experience and at least three (3) at a supervisory level in an international organisation.

Required Skills
• The successful candidate is expected to be creative and have the ability to interact harmoniously and effectively in a multi-cultural environment with colleagues from diverse disciplines, perspectives, countries and cultures.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, networking, negotiation and communication skills.
• He/she must have the ability to make objective decisions and resolve problems, exercising the highest sense of responsibility in the handling of confidential and sensitive issues.
• Ability to contribute to strategic thinking with a view to improving media and communication services to all PAP stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure, setting priorities and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Have skills and experience in the production and distribution of printed publications as well as audio-visual and e-content development.
• High ethical standards, integrity and a deep sense of fairness.
• Good knowledge of the African Union system.

Leadership Competencies
• Strategic Insight..
• Developing Others..
• Change Management..
• Managing Risk..

Core Competencies
• Teamwork and Collaboration..
• Foster Accountability Culture..
• Learning Orientation..
• Communicating with Influence:

Functional Competencies
• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Job Knowledge and information sharing..
• Drive for Results

Tenure Of Appointment:
The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Gender Mainstreaming:
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Languages:
Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage