Director of Documentation,Publication, Communication at Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board

Reporting to the Director General the Director of Documentation, Publication, Communication and Technology Promotion unit will be responsible of the following:
– Developing annual media plan and consider it in the budget
– Elaborating and negotiating contracts with suitable radio and TV Medias for message’s dissemination. Maintain relationships with different public institutions
– Elaborating and monitoring communication plan and submit it on concerned supervision institutions
– Organizing all surveys or opinion polls on services offered by the institution at the request of persons in charge
– Collecting , counting and analysing survey results and proposals placed in the box for suggestion
– Collecting and processing data obtained from users by basing them in line with their expectations, satisfaction level, types of litigations, etc. Make recommendations on institutional image improvement measures
– Organizing and/or participating in press seminars and conferences involving the institution: Write speeches, messages and press releases for authorities
– Organizing and Cover audiences and institution press conferences, round tables and sermons;
– Organizing radio and TV broadcasts to inform the public on Institution’s activities;
– Writing articles for newspapers on progress of the institution mission achievement
– Informing the institution on quality of its image according to public and partners point of view.
– Making critical analysis of publications in national or international media concerning the institution and produce synthetic technical notes to authorities
– Elaborating and insuring internal communication for a better implementation of the communication plan Inform Regularly institution’s staff on decisions made and meeting’s recommendations
– Keeping informed staff on different agendas concerning the institution

Master’s Degree in Communication, Journalism, Knowledge Management, Agricultural Extension and Communication, International Relations, Arts and Publishing, Arts and Creative Industry with at least 1 year of relevant working experience or Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Journalism, Knowledge Management, Agricultural Extension and Communication, International Relations, Arts and Publishing, Arts and Creative Industry with at least 3 years of relevant working experience. Key Technical Skills & Knowledge required:
– Ability to develop strategic documents such as communication, publicity and marketing strategy, and knowledge management strategy
– Ability to implement knowledge management strategy
– Conversant with research performance analytical tools
– Deep knowledge in innovative tools such as open data sources, for dissemination of research findings to users;
– Proper recording and preservation of research findings and extension materials;
– Basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures;
– Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology;
– Research skills;
– Coordination skills;
– Computer skills;
– Organizational skills;
– Report writing & presentation skills;
– Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow & operation procedures;
– Judgment & decision making skills;
– Complex problem solving;
– Time management skills;
– Team work spirit;
– Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an Advantage.