Knowledge Mangement and Communications Expert

Job Description

Objective of the Programme:

DAI is bidding for a DFID donor-funded programme in Rwanda focusing on improving collaboration and working relations between civil society organisations (CSOs) and government to strengthen the promotion of human rights, good governance, social cohesion and reconciliation, and public accountability.

Scope of Work:

The Knowledge Management and Communications Advisor will be responsible for the learning, knowledge management and communication component of the Rwanda Multi Donor Civil Society Support Programme. S/he will oversee the development and implementation of a knowledge management, information and communications strategy and the delivery of agreed programme results to inform of the successful implementation of the programme.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver a sound communication strategy and implementation for the programme
• Build relations with government, media and related stakeholders within the governance sector
• Implement and oversee an awareness campaign for the benefit of the programme
• Oversee and manage the programme external website and act as a project spokesperson
• Drive strategic branding of the programme to promote programme visibility and impact
• Monitor results and develop case studies in collaboration with the M&E Manager
• Keep programme team updated on key news, events and information of relevance to the programme

Required Key Skills & Qualifications:

• An advanced degree or a Masters in Communications, Journalism, Knowledge Management or related fields
• 8 years’ experience in developing and executing successful communication strategies
• Strong ambition to use innovative information and communications technologies to change behaviour in Rwanda in the area of governance, human rights, accountability, social cohesion and reconciliation
• Experience in knowledge management and evidence based dissemination
• Experience delivering strategic communications on governance projects
• Sound experience in effectively using different communications media including social media
• Experience in working with high profiled government officials and engaging with key stakeholders
• Good team working skills
• Ability to deliver high quality products under pressure
• Excellent written and spoken English, French would also be an advantage
• Experience in working on donor funded projects
• Good networks in Rwanda

Education:

Advanced Degree in Political Science, International Development, Communications or related area is required

Anticipated Project Start Date: May 2015

Project Duration: 5 years plus possibility of 2 year extension

Project Location: Kigali, Rwanda

How to apply: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1&rid=1783

or email ProposalRecruitment@dai.com

*Please note that all profiles are indicative only and therefore subject to change.*

About the Organization

DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.