Vacancy title:
Communication Specialist

Jobs at:
EDCL

Deadline of this Job:
17th October 2018

Duty Station:
Kigali, Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: 11th October 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

JOB DETAILS:

Key roles/responsibilities

• Prepare or edit program publications for internal and external audiences
  
• Respond to request for information from the media and all program stakeholders
  
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with stakeholders
  
• Plan and direct development and communication of informational programs to maintain favorable public and stakeholder perceptions of program’s accomplishments and agenda.
  
• Produce or coordinate production of advertisement and promotions
  
• Arrange public appearances, lectures, contests, or exhibits for clients to increase service awareness
  
• Study the objective, promotional policies and needs for the program to develop public relations strategies that will influence public opinion, promote ideas and services.
  
• Confer with other managers to identify trends and key group interests and concerns or to provide advice on business decisions
  
• Consult with advertising agencies or staff to arrange promotional campaigns in all types of media
  
• Coach the EDCL staff in effective communication with the public.
  
• Prepare speeches to be delivered to media, public or stakeholders
  
• Ensure timely purchase of advertising space to promote client services or agenda.
  

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor degree in Public Relation, journalism, communication, marketing or another related field
  
• At least 5 years of work experience in the related field A Master degree or post graduate diploma in a related field is an added advantage