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• Develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy aligned with organizational objectives.
• Produce high-quality content (press releases, newsletters, reports, social media posts, blogs, success stories) that communicates the organization's work and impact.
• Coordinate media relations, including drafting press statements and organizing press briefings.
• Design and produce visual and multimedia materials (infographics, videos, photo stories) in coordination with design/media staff or consultants.
• Develop and manage an annual communications plan and editorial calendar aligned with FAWE Rwanda’s strategic and programme priorities.
• Lead the documentation of programme impact through human-interest stories, case studies, photography, video and other multimedia products.
• Ensure ethical storytelling, informed consent, safeguarding and appropriate protection of programme participants in all communications and documentation.
• Monitor digital performance and media coverage using appropriate analytics and use the findings to improve communication approaches.
• Provide communications support to the Executive Director, including speeches, talking points, key messages, presentations and media briefs.
• Coordinate internal communications to ensure staff are informed about key institutional priorities, achievements and events.
• Maintain an organised digital repository of approved photographs, videos, publications, media coverage and communication assets.
• Ensure adherence to FAWE Africa’s branding, editorial and communication standards, as well as partner visibility requirements.
• Manage FAWE Rwanda’s external communications and ensure timely, consistent and accurate institutional messaging.
• Monitor FAWE Rwanda’s public profile and emerging reputational issues and advise management on appropriate communication responses, including crisis and risk communication where necessary.

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• Develop and implement Fawe Rwanda’s advocacy strategies and action plans in line with organizational and programme priorities.
• Identify key advocacy targets, opportunities, and entry points for policy influence.
• Build and maintain relationships with government officials, policymakers, civil society, media, and other stakeholders to advance FAWE Rwanda’s advocacy priorities..
• Develop evidence-based advocacy materials, including policy briefs, position papers, issue papers, talking points, fact sheets, and other advocacy messages .
• Plan and coordinate advocacy initiatives, including policy dialogues, campaigns, stakeholder engagements, and other actions aimed at influencing decision-makers.
• Represent Fawe Rwanda in coalitions, working groups, and relevant technical/advocacy forums and contribute to collective advocacy initiatives.
• Monitor policy developments relevant to the organization's mandate and advise leadership on strategic responses.
• Coordinate advocacy activities and campaigns commemorating key international days on education, gender equality, and related FAWE priorities
• Provide technical support to programmes and partners to integrate advocacy approaches into programme planning, implementation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Document and disseminate advocacy outcomes, lessons learned, good practices, and successful interventions, and strengthen linkages between national advocacy priorities and relevant regional and global processes in coordination with FAWE Africa

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• Work closely with program teams to align communication and advocacy efforts with ongoing projects.
• Support event planning for campaigns, launches, and public engagements.
• Track and report on communication and advocacy outcomes using agreed indicators.
• Prepare periodic reports (monthly/quarterly) on activities, achievements, and challenges.
• Ensure all communication and advocacy materials comply with donor visibility and branding guidelines.

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• Participate in design of project proposals for future funding.
• Search and share prospective funders and funding opportunities for FAWE Rwanda programs.
• Representing FAWE Rwanda in technical program partnership forums when deemed necessary.
• Contribute to procurement processes and any other responsibilities related to the program.

• Ensure compliance with FAWE Rwanda Chapter policies and all relevant legislations.
• Act at all times according to FAWE Rwanda’s values and in support the achievement of its vision, mission and values.

To undertake other duties of a similar nature as reasonably required by the line manager.

• Master’s degree in Communication, Mass Media, Journalism, Social Sciences, Public Relations , Gender, Project Management, , or any other related field.

• Have a minimum of at least five (5) years experience working in the NGO sector;
• Fluency in English and French and have excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills in both languages;
• Ability to work in multicultural settings and connect with a variety of people;
• Computer literacy with familiarity with desktop and web publishing methods and tools;

• Strong understanding of strategic communications, media relations, digital communications and public engagement.
• Knowledge of advocacy, policy communication and stakeholder engagement, preferably in education, gender equality or development.
• Good understanding of digital communication trends, social media management, web content management and audience analytics.
• Knowledge of ethical storytelling, informed consent, safeguarding and responsible communication involving children and vulnerable populations.
• Understanding of donor visibility requirements and institutional branding.
• Knowledge of Rwanda’s education and development landscape is an advantage.

• Effective time management and multitasking.
• Effective communication skills (oral, written), proficient in English language, and effective report witing.
• Proficiency in MS Office packages (word, excel, power-point).

• Sociable, mature, integrity
• Ability to work under minimum supervision (self-mover)
• Ability to work under strict deadlines and remain on track.