Mission and objectives

Guided by the 2030 Agenda principle of “leaving no one behind”, UNICEF Rwanda under the current country programme will contribute to five priorities under the social transformation pillar of the National Strategy for Transformation 2017–2024: (a) Ensuring access to quality health for all; (b) Reducing malnutrition; (c) Ensuring access to and improving the quality of education; (d) Moving towards a modern Rwandan household, and; (e) Enhancing graduation from poverty and promoting resilience. The country programme will be implemented as part of the United Nations Development Assistance Plan 2018–2023 (UNDAP II), specifically contributing to Strategic Result Area 2: Social Transformation.

Context

Generation Unlimited (GenU), launched by the UN Secretary-General in 2018 and led by UNICEF, is a global partnership uniting leaders and youth to create solutions that empower the world’s 1.8 billion young people. GenU aims to have all young people aged 10-24 in school, training, or employment by 2030. In Rwanda, the multi-sector GenU partnership will help meet the need for (i) Education and training, helping young people build skills for productive lives (ii) Employment, increasing quality work opportunities for young people (iii) Entrepreneurship as a mindset; and (iv) Equity and engagement, promoting equitable access to opportunities, equipping young people as problem-solvers and engaged members of society, and addressing mental health concerns. Through partnerships with Rwanda’s Ministry of Youth and Arts, Ministry of Public Service and Labor, and UNICEF, the initiative launched the Ingazi platform, a free digital resource that offers job-relevant learning materials and career connections to support Rwanda’s vision for a knowledge-based economy. The UNV, Communication Officer, will be assigned to the Ministry of Youth and Arts to support Ingazi communication related tasks.

Task Description

Under the supervision of Chief Education at UNICEF, the Communications Officer will work closely with the Ingazi (Passport to Earning Rwanda) Comms taskforce led by the Ministry of Youth and Arts, to support the following activities: ●Support drafting of key documents including concept notes, progress reports and briefing notes, as inputs to local and global reports, funding and partnership proposals and other stakeholder communication materials. ●Support the management of vendors, including supporting the development of Ingazi communications materials, payment tracking, filing of contractual documents and ad-hoc communications. ●Draft regular updates to inform partners and other stakeholders of progress and milestones. ●Support scheduling of meetings (technical and steering committee), preparation of agenda, PowerPoints, minutes, and follow-up of agreed action points. ●Monitor and update social media pages including scheduling and publishing posts, responding to queries shared on the timelines and via direct message, and escalating critical feedback to the technical team for timely attention and action. Summarize key highlights from social media feeds (positive and negative) for monthly progress reports. ●Monitor and respond to queries channeled through the Ingazi social media, email and platform channels, and escalating complaints or operational feedback to the relevant teams for timely action, within a 48-hour turnaround time. ●Collect and consolidate feedback on the platform from users, including suggestions and to identify trends in the sector to inform the continued enhancement of the Ingazi platform. ●Draft content to be published on the Ingazi website to inform implementing partners and other stakeholders of implementation progress, including quarterly newsletters, project milestone highlights, articles, content summary for social media content, scripts for influencer campaigns, press releases and briefing notes or presentations for project representatives attending different fora. ●Support documentation of positive Human-Interest Stories in collaboration with the Communications Taskforce, initiate social listening surveys and incorporate feedback into the monthly reports. ●Compile performance metrics shared by Ingazi ambassadors into a consolidated report which can be circulated among stakeholders to inform them on the uptake and performance of Ingazi among youth across Rwanda. ●Provide administrative support including event coordination, travel planning and logistic coordination, invitations and participation tracking, documentation, catering arrangements, coverage arrangements, etc. ●Draft monthly status reports including platform performance analytics, social media reach and engagement analytics, career hub milestones and lessons learned, etc. to update key stakeholders on progress, in coordination with the IT officer. ●Any other coordination support required to ensure the seamless implementation of the Ingazi (Passport to Earning) project and other GenU activities in Rwanda. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities: ●Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); ●Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country. ●Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities. ●Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc. ●Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers. ●Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Competencies and values

● Professionalism ● Integrity ● Teamwork and respect for diversity ● Commitment to continuous learning ● Planning and organizing skills ● Problem-solving skills ● Ability to manage a large volume of work ● Communication skills ● Flexibility

Living conditions and remarks

Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, has experienced remarkable rejuvenation and stability, evident upon arrival in the city. While motorcycle taxis are the fastest mode of transport, they’re not recommended without your own helmet, though some provide helmets. Standard taxis, marked with yellow stripes, are another option, with many operated by Kigali Taxi Service or Kigali Airport Taxis. Public transportation is affordable and efficient, with new and well-maintained buses available, and prepaid cards can be purchased at bus stations. Rental cars are also available due to significant investment in infrastructure, leading to minimal congestion. Accommodations in Kigali are readily available and meet relevant standards, with recreational facilities like swimming pools also accessible. Shopping options include various shops and markets offering essential items, imported goods, home furnishings, electrical appliances, and vehicle spare parts. The city boasts both public and private health facilities, such as King Faisal Hospital and Legacy Clinic, equipped to handle emergencies and affiliated with CIGNA insurance. Kigali is considered exceptionally safe, with emergency numbers like 999 for police, 111 for fire fighters, and 112 for general emergencies, and 113 for traffic accidents. For volunteers, the UNV Programme offers monthly living allowance covering basic needs like housing, utilities, transportation, and communication. The purpose of the allowances and entitlements paid to UN Volunteers is to enable UN Volunteers to sustain a secure standard of living at the duty stations in line with United Nations standards without incurring personal costs. The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward, or salary in exchange for the UN Volunteer’s service. UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for UN Volunteers with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. It is encouraged to disclose one’s disability during job application for reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process and afterwards during the assignment.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements