Public Relations & Communication Specialist

Job Description

About East African University of Rwanda

Our Vision is to become a leading academic institution of higher learning of first choice in the provision of relevant vocational skills, professionalism and affordable market oriented quality education for sustaining professionals in their various fields.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Managing an organization’s image through strategic communication, handling media relations, organizing events.
2. Keeping and organizing a PR database. Responding to information requests from the media if needed.
3. Managing and overseeing internal/external communications to build positive stakeholder relationships.
4. Ensure media outreach, content creation, reputation management and digital engagement are properly done
5. Preparing reports on PR performance.
6. Prepare and communicate findings from quarterly PR reports.
7. Edit promotional materials.
8. Craft, edit, and distribute press releases.
9. Track University information trends.
10. Communicate with internal teams and external media outlets. content management.
11. Serve as company spokesperson at public facing events and press conferences.
    design will be an added value.
12. Ensuring data accuracy and completeness in University reports and records.
13. Interacting with stake holders at all levels, and be the nexus between the public and the executive committee.
14. She/he must be fluent both in English and French.
15. Communicate and showcase the impact of the University’s work, achievements, and initiatives to the public and key stakeholders.
16. Develop and implement a comprehensive communication and public relations strategy that ensures the University’s messages reach the right audiences at the right time.
17. Ensure consistent application of the University’s brand guidelines across all communication and visibility materials.
18. Lead the development and production of communication content, including photography, videography, audio materials, and promotional publications.
19. Provide communication and media support during, University events, ceremonies, and official functions.
20. Create, edit, and manage high-quality content for blogs, articles, news releases, newsletters, official letters, and multimedia platforms.
21. Manage and regularly update the University’s website and digital platforms to ensure accuracy, relevance, and timely information sharing.
22. Plan, create, and publish engaging content on social media platforms including X (Twitter), LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, in alignment with the University’s mission and values.
23. Monitor audience engagement and media coverage, and prepare reports to inform management decision-making.
24. Work closely with University management and relevant departments to ensure coordinated, consistent, and effective communication across all channels.
    

Qualification and working experience

Master’s degree holder or Bachelor’s degree in Communication and journalism or public relations with experience of 3-5 years in the similar work.

NB: Having knowledge and skills:
1. In writing and editing skills
2. Digital Marketing
3. Website Content Management
4. Graphic Design will be an added value.

Required Documents

1. Copy of all degrees
2. Cover Letter
3. CV
4. Service testimonial of previous or current employer

Application Procedure

For application submission refer to the email: hr@eaur.ac.rw . Any inquiries reach out to HR Office on the following contact addresses: Telephone
number (250)788504964 or mentioned email.