REPUBLIC OF RWANDA
OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT SPOKESPERSON
P.O. Box 179 Kigali
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
The Office of the Government Spokesperson (OGS) oversees and coordinates the effective communication of the Government of Rwanda's story
to audiences at home and abroad. In partnership with government institutions, OGS sets and implements best practice using modern
communications tools.
The Office of Government Spokesperson (OGS), which is under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, wishes to recruit competent
candidates to fill the following posts.
Duration of contract: Fulltime Position
Job Title
Job Attributes
Qualifications Required
Key Technical Skills and Knowledge Required:
Director of
Photography
and
Videography
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A0 or Certificate or specialist
training in Photography, Visual
Arts or Digital Media, Creative
Design (Media Design), Creative
Design (Communication
Design), Creative Design
(Environmental Design),
Creative Design (Product
Design) with 3 years of working
experience or Master's Degree or
specialist training in the same
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Undertake and
supervise audio visual
projects for key
stakeholders
Produce and edit
photos, videos,
documentaries for all
communications
purposes
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Excellent managerial and leadership skills
Excellent communication skills both orally
and in writing
Excellent interpersonal skills
Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe
Photoshop, Adobe Flash, Adobe InDesign,
Adobe Dreamweaver, Avid, Final Cut PRO
and relevant sounds creation software
Knowledge of image copyright requirements
Proposed
Jobs
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Produce documentaries field with 1 year of working
experience.
for events and about
programmes
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Content
Researcher
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Be part of the
coordination of
communications for
specific institutions
and clusters
Work with institutions
and clusters to
implement media
engagements
Develop advertising,
branding and
promotional content
Translate content in at
least two languages
Conduct training for
stakeholders
A0 in Communications, Public
Relations, Political Sciences,
Sociology, International
Relations, Journalism,
Governance, Law, Linguistics
and Literature, Economics,
Development Studies, History,
Economics, Geography,
Languages, Science, Education,
Arts, Business Studies with 3
years of working experience; or
Master's Degree or equivalent in
Communications, Public
Relations, Political Sciences,
Sociology, International
Relations, Journalism,
Governance, Law, Research
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Knowledge of video/photo equipment
(camera, accessories, sound materials,
lighting)
Knowledge of technicalities of
photography/videography and editing skills
(photo/video)
Video/Photo direction skills
Excellent communication, organisation, timemanagement and interpersonal skills
Analytical and problem solving skills
A mixture of creative and practical skills
A good sense of timing and visual awareness
Good computer skills
Planning and coordination skills
Creativity and initiative
Team working skills
Interviewing skills
Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English, French;
knowledge of all is an advantage
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Excellent managerial and leadership skills
Excellent communication skills both orally
and in writing
Excellent interpersonal skills
The ability to build strong and collaborative
relationships with stakeholders
Excellent research and analytic skills
Report writing and presentation skills
Planning and coordination skills
Creativity and initiative
Excellent organisational and time-management
skills;
Team working skills
Effective public relations and public speaking
skills
Interviewing skills
Research
Officer
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Compile and produce
communication
material and written
content
Produce and edit
innovative content for
digital platforms
Methods, Linguistics and
Literature, Economics,
Economic Policy and Planning,
Economics Policy and
Management, Development
Economics, Development
Studies History, Economics,
Geography, Languages, Science,
Education, Arts, Business
Studies, Archaeology with 1
year of working experience.
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A0 in Communications, Public
Relations, Political Sciences,
Sociology, International
Relations, Journalism,
Governance, Law, Linguistics
and Literature, Economics,
Development Studies, History,
Economics, Geography,
Languages, Science, Education,
Arts, Social Science or Business
Studies.
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Web/Graphic
Designer
Specialist
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Produce designs and
branding materials for
major events,
programmes, products
and tools
Work with institutions
and clusters to develop
A0 in Graphic Design, Fine
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Arts, Visual Arts,
Communication Design,
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Creative Design (Media Design),
Creative Design
(Communication Design),
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Creative Design (Environmental
Flexibility and the ability to multi-task
The ability to work under pressure and to tight
deadlines
The ability to pay close attention to
detail
A fervent interest in the media and new
technology
Computer skills
Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English, French;
knowledge of all is an advantage
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Excellent communication skills both orally
and in writing
Excellent interpersonal skills
Report writing and presentation skills
Creativity and initiative
Excellent organisational and time-management
skills
Team working skills
Flexibility and the ability to multi-task
The ability to work under pressure and to tight
deadlines
The ability to pay close attention to detail
A fervent interest in the media and new
technology
Computer skills
Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English, French;
knowledge of all is an advantage
Advanced skills in multimedia design, digital
media development and interactive computing
Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe
Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe
DreamWeaver, Adobe PDF and Adobe Flash
Demonstrable graphic design skills and a
strong portfolio
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promotional materials
and branding for their
programmes and
activities
Human
Resource
Officer
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Initiate and participate
in the recruitment
process
Draw up pay
statements and check
regularity of staff
contributions to RSSB
Draw plans to train and
upgrade employees of
the institution and
monitor their
implementation
Design), Creative Design
(Product Design), Web Design
or Architecture with 3 years of
working experience or AO level
equivalent certificate / technical
training with 5 years working
experience or Master's Degree in
Graphic Design, Fine Arts,
Visual Arts, Communication
Design, Creative Design (Media
Design), Creative Design
(Communication Design),
Creative Design (Environmental
Design), Creative Design
(Product Design), Web Design
or Architecture with 1 year
experience or Master's level
equivalent certificate / technical
training with 3 years working
experience.
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A0 in Human Resource
Management, Management,
Public Administration,
Administrative Sciences
or Post graduate in Strategic
Human Resource Management
with 1 year working experience
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Ability to design for print and web
Knowledge of image copyright requirements
Knowledge of technicalities of
photography/videography and editing skills
(photo/video)
Knowledge of and experience in developing
info-graphics
Video/Photo direction skills
An understanding of internet programming
and scripting languages good working
knowledge of the main web design
applications
Strong creative skills
Good problem-solving skills and a logical
approach to work
The ability to explain technical matters clearly
to people who may have little knowledge of IT
An ability to work to deadlines
Good interpersonal skills
Good communication skills
Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English, French;
knowledge of all is an advantage
Knowledge of analysis of the existing system
including policies, strategies and
Plans related to Human Resources;
Knowledge in the Development of Human
Resources Policies and procedures
Leadership skills;
High analytical skills;
Report writing and presentation skills;
Computer Literate;
Coordination, planning and organizational
skills;
Interpersonal skills;
Collaboration and team working skills;
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Identify training needs
for staff of the
Institution;
Manage the
organizational
structure of the
Institution;
Compare achievements
to targets set in
performance contract;
Manage staff
administrative files;
Prepare and submit
certificates of service
when required;
Manage schedule of
staff leave
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Effective communication skills;
Administrative skills;
Time management skills;
Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or
French; knowledge of all is an advantage
All interested applicants should completely fill application forms found at the Public Service Commission website www.psc.gov.rw and submit
them to OGS on the 3rd floor of Nyarugenge Pension Plaza (Sopetrade) no later than 4pm ……/…../2014 | 4 days after publication.
N.B. The application form should be accompanied with a non-notified degree and a copy of a National Identity Card.
Done in Kigali, on …/…/2014.
Amb. Jeanine Kambanda
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation
Cc:
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Minister of Public Service and Labor
Executive Secretary of the Public Service Commission
Ag. Coordinator, Office of the Government Spokesperson