Terms of Reference (ToR): Communication Officer
- Jun 22
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Date: 22 June 2026Expected Start Date: 1 August 2026
RWAMREC is Hiring a Communication Officer
1. About RWAMREC
The Rwanda Men’s Resource Centre (RWAMREC) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to transforming harmful masculinities and promoting gender equality in Rwanda and beyond.
RWAMREC envisions a peaceful society where women and men share roles and responsibilities in raising families and governing society through equality, respect, and social justice.
RWAMREC’s mission is to promote gender equality by transforming masculinities and femininities through awareness creation, advocacy, capacity development, movement building, research, and service delivery.
Through its programmes and partnerships, RWAMREC engages men and boys as allies for gender equality while supporting women’s rights, preventing gender-based violence, and promoting social justice.
2. Position Overview
RWAMREC seeks a dynamic, creative, and highly motivated Communication Officer to strengthen the organization’s visibility, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, knowledge management, and digital presence.
The Communication Officer will develop and implement communication strategies that effectively showcase RWAMREC’s programmes, campaigns, partnerships, research, advocacy initiatives, and organizational impact at national, regional, and international levels.
The position will support the production of high-quality multimedia content, including written stories, photography, graphic design, videos, podcasts, social media content, reports, newsletters, and campaign materials.
The Communication Officer will also contribute to knowledge management by ensuring communication products, digital assets, and organizational information are documented, archived, analyzed, and disseminated.
The position requires strong skills in digital communication tools, social media management platforms, Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, analytics platforms, and knowledge management systems.
3. Reporting Line
The Communication Officer will be a full-time staff member of RWAMREC and will report directly to the Communication Manager.
The Officer will work closely with programme teams, monitoring and evaluation staff, administration and finance teams, consultants, partners, donors, media professionals, and other stakeholders.
4. Roles and Responsibilities
A. Strategic Communication
Support the development and implementation of RWAMREC’s communication strategy and annual communication plans.
Ensure consistency of organizational branding, messaging, and visibility.
Support advocacy, campaigns, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
Contribute to organizational positioning efforts.
B. Digital Communications and Social Media
Manage RWAMREC’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Threads, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging platforms.
Develop and implement content calendars.
Create, schedule, publish, and monitor digital content.
Track performance and prepare social media analytics reports.
Support audience engagement and online community management.
C. Content Development
Produce and edit communication materials, including:
Success stories and human-interest stories
Blogs and articles
Press releases
Newsletters
Fact sheets
Case studies
Campaign materials
Annual reports and advocacy products
Ensure communication products meet RWAMREC quality and branding standards.
Edit and proofread materials developed by programme teams.
D. Photography, Videography and Multimedia
Document programme activities through photography and videography.
Produce and edit videos, documentaries, interviews, reels, podcasts, and promotional content.
Develop multimedia materials for campaigns and advocacy initiatives.
Maintain RWAMREC’s multimedia archive.
Ensure informed consent is obtained, documented, and properly managed through standardized consent forms, respecting ethical communication standards.
E. Media Relations and Visibility
Maintain relationships with journalists and media organizations.
Coordinate media coverage of events and campaigns.
Draft press releases and media advisories.
Organize media engagements, interviews, and press conferences.
Monitor and document media coverage.
F. Website Management
Manage and update RWAMREC’s website.
Publish stories, blogs, news updates, reports, and communication materials.
Monitor website performance and support SEO improvements.
G. Knowledge Management and Data Management
Support organizational knowledge management systems.
Maintain communication archives, databases, media libraries, and digital repositories.
Support documentation of lessons learned, best practices, and programme achievements.
Contribute to reporting and dissemination of organizational knowledge products.
H. Event Communication and Campaigns
Support communication planning for events, trainings, webinars, conferences, and campaigns.
Coordinate branding and promotional activities.
Develop communication materials before, during, and after events.
I. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
Track communication indicators and performance metrics.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual communication reports.
Analyze website, social media, media coverage, and campaign data.
Provide recommendations to improve communication effectiveness.
J. Other Responsibilities
Support programme teams in meeting donor visibility requirements.
Represent RWAMREC in communication-related forums and networks when required.
5. Qualifications and Skills
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, or related fields.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in communications, journalism, digital storytelling, web management, or related fields.
Experience in social media management, digital analytics, content development, website management, and newsletters.
Graphic design and multimedia skills (Canva or Adobe Creative Suite) are an advantage.
Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English required; French is an advantage.
Core Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strong organizational and project management abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Creativity, initiative, and attention to detail.
Commitment to gender equality, human rights, and social justice.
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
6. What We Offer
RWAMREC provides a supportive, inclusive, and empowering working environment.
The successful candidate will benefit from:
A one-year renewable contract, subject to performance and funding availability, with a three-month probationary period.
Eighteen (18) days of annual leave per year, in addition to official public holidays.
A gender-transformative workplace committed to equality, human rights, and social justice.
Professional growth, mentorship, and continuous learning opportunities.
Exposure to national, regional, and international advocacy initiatives.
Collaboration with organizations and networks working on gender equality, including MenEngage Alliance.
A dynamic workplace that values innovation, teamwork, creativity, and diversity.
7. Application Process
Interested candidates should submit:
Signed cover letter.
Updated and signed CV.
Portfolio or link to communication samples (Google Drive/Dropbox).
Contact details of one professional reference.
Applications should be submitted online by 6 July 2026 at 5:00 PM CAT.
Late applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
8. Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding Statement
RWAMREC is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender equality, diversity, inclusion, and social justice.
We encourage qualified women and individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
RWAMREC is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and gender-transformative workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect.
The organization has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, discrimination, bullying, and gender-based violence.
All employees are expected to uphold RWAMREC’s safeguarding, child protection, and workplace conduct policies.
Done in Kigali, Rwanda
22 June 2026
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