Press and Information Officer – EU Delegation to Rwanda

eu-flagThe Delegation of the European Union to Rwanda seeks to employ a Press and Information Officer (Local Agent – Group I).

The post is based at the Delegation offices in Kigali.

The incumbent will report to the Head of Political Section.

JOB CONTENT

  • Provide the Delegation with reviews of media, on a daily and weekly basis.
  • Provide specific press reviews on ad hoc basis for particular subjects.
  • Provide ad hoc political analysis to the Head of Political Section.
  • Provide the public with information related to the EU and related to activities of the Delegation of the EU in Rwanda, in close co-ordination with the Head of Political Section and with relevant Heads of Sections.
  • Responsible for the management of the Cultural Programme of the Delegation.
  • Responsible for the workplan and for the budget related to culture and information, as well as for related expenditures.
  • Prepare reports as requested, related to press, culture and information activities.
  • Manage the website and social media of the Delegation.
  • Organise events related to press, culture and information.
  • Prepare press releases of the Delegation in co-ordination with the respective sections.
  • Maintain relations with the media, and a database related to the media / culture sector.
  • Maintain relations with the Cultural Centers, particularly of Member States.
  • Develop, in close co-ordination with the Head of Political Section and other Heads of Sections, the visibility programme of the Delegation.
  • Contribute to any tasks related to media, culture and information, upon request.
  • Contribute to any important visit from HQs for aspects related with media.
  • Organise the distribution of information material.
  • Assist the Head of Political Section with any other duties that may be required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be able to display an excellent political understanding of Rwanda, the region and wider current affairs.
  • Must have excellent networks within Rwanda’s media sector.
  • University degree in social sciences or Political sciences with a focus on media/communications or degree in Journalism.
  • Experience in the field of journalism will be considered an asset.
  • At least five continuous years of relevant experience.
  • Excellent English, French and Kinyarwanda: reading, writing, and speaking. Knowledge of other official languages of the European Union Member States will be considered an asset.
  • Proven extensive user experience with MS Office package or similar as well as with internet based services.
  • Knowledge of the European Union and its institutions is required.
  • Excellent team player and should be able to develop contacts in various sectors of society.
  • Excellent organisational skills and analytical qualities.

DURATION

Indefinite contract with a probationary period

The closing date for receiving applications will be 12:00 hours, 17 March 2015.

Read more and apply here.

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