ABOUT RWAMREC
Rwanda Men’s Resource Centre (RWAMREC) is a non- government organization whose goal is to change masculinity norms of men and boys to positively support promoting gender equality in Rwanda and beyond. RWAMREC envisions a peaceful society where women and men share roles/responsibilities in raising families and governing society through equality and respect. Its mission is to promote gender equality by transforming masculinities and femininities through awareness creation, advocacy, capacity development, movement building and service delivery.
ABOUT GENERATION GENDER
The Generation Gender program strives towards the creation of gender-just and violence-free societies with and for young men and women in their full diversity. We believe investing in youth is central to achieving sustainable, inclusive, and stable societies. Generation Gender Rwanda is a coalition of 3 CSOs including RWAMREC as the lead, alongside the Health Development Initiative (HDI) and the African Youth and Adolescent Network (AfriYAN Rwanda). The Gen G program utilizes a Gender Transformative Approach, which emphasizes amplifying young feminist voices, strengthening the role of young men as allies, focusing on human rights and youth agency, and addressing harmful gender norms and unequal power relations while embracing sexual and gender diversity
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Communication Officer will be responsible for coordinating and implementing the vision and message of the Generation Gender (GenG) Rwanda Coalition. The communication officer will then develop and establish the GenG communication plan that is sustainable with the coalition working towards creating societies that are just for women and free from violence. The incumbent will work closely with GenG Rwanda program teams to amplification of the coalition’s advocacy activities and mobilization of stakeholders to enhance the fight for improvement of the position of women in Rwanda as well as other parts of the world.
Roles and responsibilities of the Communication Officer within RWAMREC
The Communication Officer will be a full-time staff member of RWAMREC, working under the direct supervision of the Director of Programs in collaboration with the GenG Rwanda Project Coordinator. The Communication Officer will be responsible for the following:
Develop the GenG Rwanda Coalition communication strategy and plan.
Work closely with the GenG Rwanda Coordinator and communication leads from each coalition organization to collect photos and videos documenting ongoing activities for the GenG program.
Manage GenG Rwanda social media accounts, including the YouTube channel.
Produce and regularly post designed digital content on the GenG Rwanda and the three organizations’ social media platforms.
Visually document success stories from program participants.
Produce video content for the Coalition’s YouTube channel.
Coordinate GenG Rwanda online campaigns.
Design printed communication tools, such as banners, leaflets, etc.
Support the RWAMREC Communication Lead when needed.
Execute any other tasks assigned by the Direct Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in communication, media, or public relations, preferably within NGOs or gender equality initiatives.
Proven experience in designing and implementing communication strategies.
Demonstrated expertise in managing social media platforms and creating content, with at least basic knowledge of apps or software for designing social media content, such as Canva, Vyond, etc.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda.
Creative and innovative thinker with a passion for gender justice.
Open-minded and respectful of diversity, including gender and sexual identities.
WHAT WE OFFER
Contract Length: 1 year, renewable
Duty Station: Kigali, with frequent in-country and international travel
Start Date: 1st March 2025
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit a CV, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to info@rwamrec.org.
Applications will be accepted until February 1, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
RWAMREC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or ethnicity. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.
Done in Kigali on 11th January 2025.
Signed by the RWAMREC Administration
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