Summary
Date Posted: 28th March 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full_Time , Currency: RWF , Value: 400000 , Minimum: 280000 , Maximum: 1200000 , Period: MONTH

JOB DETAILS:
JOB AT RwandAir Limited: Manager Communication & Public Relations : ( Deadline : 18 April 2019 )
RwandAir Limited is the flag carrier Airline of Rwanda. It operates domestic and international services to East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa and the Middle East from its main base at Kigali International Airport. Our mission is to provide unsurpassed, safe and reliable services in air transportation, including strategically linking Rwanda with the outside world, while ensuring a fair return on investment. As part of the expansion strategy we are looking for interested, qualified and competent candidates to fill the following position:
Job Title: Manager Communication &Public Relations
Reports to: Sr. Manager Promotion and Communication
Job purpose
Create a positive company image for customers and business partners by promoting the airline’s brand, products and services through the development and implementation of various communications strategies. Serve as a company’s media liaison and formal spokesperson. .

Duties and Responsibilities
• Manage the airline’s brand and reputation and ensure the public views the airline favorably for increased customer retention and loyalty;
• Develop and ensure the implementation of the airline corporate communication strategy;
• Develop and implement strategic PR programs to increase brand awareness;
• Use CRM data to enable communication personalization across channels;
• Develop and maintain positive media and public relations portraying RwandAir as a responsible corporate citizen;
• Work collaboratively with sales department to identify and develop productivity and communications initiatives across all markets;
• Review and approve all corporate communications;
• Supervise the airline’s social media accounts and ensure creative content are developed with the aim of increased audience and better engagement;
• Supervise the development and dissemination of internal and external publications such as newsletters, press releases, public announcements, inflight magazine etc.;
• Monitor digital and online content;
• Manage editorial calendars , event-based publications, and other publications available;
• Supervise the planning, organizing and delivery of all external and internal events, sponsored functions, exhibitions, fairs, conferences, product launches and social events;
• Manage tactical activities related to events of the airline, event calendar, staff activities, and inter-organizational activities;
• Recommend to the Senior Manager Promotions & Communications opportunities for events and produce event proposals for review;
• Manage sponsorships and ensure a fair Return of investment for each sponsored activity;
• Ensure daily/weekly/monthly/periodic reports are compiled according to reporting standards of the department;
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification, Knowledge, skills and abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Business Administration or related fields;
• At least 3 years of experience handling marketing communications projects in a fast-paced environment;
• At least 2 years of experience managing marketing communications teams;
• Experience in developing effective communications strategies for corporate organizations;
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills;
• An excellent command of English, French and Kinyarwanda languages (written and verbal) is required;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office;
• People management skills: ability to develop and motivate teams to perform to their best;
• Public relations and public speaking skills;
• Ability to respond quickly to change;
• Good time management and organizational skills;
• A multi-tasker with the ability to handle various tasks in a fast-paced environment;
• Proven ability to work independently and think strategically;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

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Job application procedure
An application letter addressed to Director – Human Resources; Recent Curriculum Vitae; Notarized Relevant certificates; A photocopy of the national identity card; One passport photo; Three referees The deadline for submitting application documents is April 18th, 2019 at 4pm local time at the front desk of our head office located at Kigali International Airport, Top Floor building.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.