Communications/Public relations Jobs at Rwanda Convention Bureau (RCB) and Paper Crown

JOB DETAILS:
Communications Manager
Rwanda Convention Bureau (RCB) is a private company incorporated under the laws and regulations of the Republic of Rwanda. The company was established in 2016 with a mandate of marketing and promoting Rwanda as a MICE destination, identifying MICE investment Opportunities.

Organization Description -About RCB
Rwanda Convention Bureau (RCB) is a private company incorporated under the laws and regulations of the Republic of Rwanda. The company was established in 2016 with a mandate of marketing and promoting Rwanda as a MICE destination, identifying MICE investment Opportunities.
RCB has a firm sales and marketing mandate that has enabled Kigali city to rank number 2 in Africa as a Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions and Events (MICE) destination according to the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) 2019 report. As a destination Marketing Company, RCB represents the best interests of Rwanda’s MICE industry stakeholders and offers free impartial advice, guidance and support to regional and international event planners and buyers, incentive, associations, and convention organizers through every stage. RCB also serves as the coordinator for all Government of Rwanda (GoR) events and ensures positive economic contribution to the economy, delivering international standards.
In light of this, RCB seeks to recruit highly qualified and professional candidates to fill the following position.
• Communications Manager: The Communications Manager reports to the Director of Events Coordination and will basically be in charge of developing, overseeing and ensuring visibility of all events both at the national and international level.
The detailed job descriptions and requirements related to the above vacancy can be found below and on Rwanda Convention Bureau website; www.rcb.rw

Director of Support Services. Job roles and responsibilities
• Lead in the development of RCB Communications strategy.
• Establish PR partnerships with Global media houses and feed them with destination highlights on a regular basis.
• Management of media programs, inclusive of Serving as the Bureau media and communications liaison.
• Production of media schedule for advertising and promotional campaigns.
• Management of media database.
• Organize media events and press conferences.
• Track trends, media impressions, and web targets.
• Lead in the preparation of communications and media status reports for each event.
• Lead in the preparation of quarterly communications review/report.
• Lead in the preparation of major events media reviews.
• Oversee content creation for all RCB social media platforms.
• Developing an integrated communications and Public Relations strategy for each different event.
• Implementing communications plans to increase awareness of the event and boost delegate attendances.
• Developing relationships with key media to secure and grow media coverage both online and offline.
• Writing relevant press releases for local and international media and ensure stories are translated to different international audience.
• Monitoring press stories relating to the event and maximizing opportunities for positive PR and playing down any negative PR.
• Collecting and analyzing current communications and messages and ensuring consistency.
• Developing and leading the Bureau’s internal communication strategy across RCB market.
• Communicating events brand to internal customers and stakeholders.
• Overseeing the annual communications budget and ensuring its use is fully maximized.
• Ensure visibility for the events both at National and international level including design and production of all events collateral online and printed.
• Facilitate media accreditation to the events.

Job requirements
• Master’s Degree in Mass Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, or any other related field from accredited University with at least five years of working experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Candidate must be creative and innovative and well conversant with new mass communication tools and channels.
• Candidate should possess strong English communication skills, knowledge of French and Kinyarwanda will be an added advantage


JOB DETAILS:
Fundraising and Communication Officer
Paper Crown is a locally-registered non-profit organization in Rwanda, that works with youth to transform gender norms, foster leadership, and create lasting social change.
We work directly with adolescent boys and girls to break the intergenerational cycle of gender discrimination and violence and spark the process of meaningful social change.

Contract Recruitment Notice
Paper Crown Rwanda
Position: Part-time Fundraising and Communication Officer
Expected start date: As soon as possible
Hours: 10-12 hours per week
Type of contract: Part-time contractor / consultant (non-staff position)
Length of contract: 1 year, inclusive of initial 2-month probationary period, with possibility of renewal
Summary of the role: To work closely with PCR’s Management Team for fund mobilization and communications support.

Essential duties and responsibilities:
• Update and maintain our database of international and local donors with relevant grant opportunities (international foundations, bilateral and multilateral agencies and private corporations offering donations)
• Work in collaboration with the PCR team to achieve its annual fundraising goal of increasing the operational budget by 25%.
• Write grant proposals in English and ensure their timely submission, with at least one grant per month.
• Run and prepare 2-3 fundraising campaigns on the Global Giving platform
• Build contacts with potential donors and partners in Rwanda and beyond to help mobilize funds for the activities of the organization/ partner with other organizations on proposals
• Write a digital PCR newsletter and blog to disseminate to donors and partners on a monthly basis
• Manage PCR’s social media (create content, set up a content calendar, drive traffic to the website, etc.) to raise visibility of the organization locally and internationally Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in development studies or other related field relevant for the role
• Minimum 2 years of experience in grant writing with a successful track record for securing significant funding commitments from donors
• Proven experience with writing quality proposals for local and international donors and an understanding of technical and financial requirements for grant proposals
• Fluency in English (both oral and written) and the ability to communicate professionally with partners and donors
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to tell compelling stories and leverage impact data for strong proposals
• Proficiency with computer applications for drafting proposals as well as publishing/designing fundraising communications materials (ex. Microsoft Office applications; Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Hootsuite, etc.)
• Compensation: Based on current market rates for Rwanda, and commensurate with experience. This role can be performed remotely in part, and can be undertaken alongside other work assignments upon prior agreement with PCR."