Job Title: Communications and Development Lead

Organization: Impanuro Girls Initiative (IGI)

Location: KN 304 St, N3, Kigali, Rwanda

Position Type: Full-time

Expected time to start: Immediately

Length of contract: 1 year inclusive of 3 months probationary period with possibility of renewal.

Overview

This work is designed to provide ideas about development as well as create content, manage social media relations and ensure consistent messaging across platforms. To utilize traditional and digital media channels to cultivate a strong multigenerational base of supporters, volunteers, donors, community partners, and activists for the organization. The position will work closely with both the Programs Coordinator and the Executive Director.

Key responsibilities:

Communications – Powerful Storytelling (50%)

• Develop and implement strategic communications plan to tell Impanuro Girls Initiative (IGI) story.
• Collect and elevate rightsholder’ stories; and facilitate rightsholder-driven storytelling on all media channels.
• Own content for newsletters, social media (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube), website, print materials, video, and media.
• Manage content and design of WordPress website.
• Design graphic materials for print and web using Canva and Adobe Suite.
• Monitor analytics for all channels and adjust strategy as needed.
• Collaborate with the Executive Directors to write and design the annual report and other publications.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to create materials for fundraising campaigns.
• Pitch stories and manage relationships with news media and other third-party storytellers.
• Manage contractors for photography and video production.

Donor and Community Engagement – Base Building (25%)

• Lead community education initiatives to spread Impanuro Girls Initiative (IGI)’s values.
• Recruit and manage volunteers to support program needs.
• Support Executive Director to increase donor base and keep donors engaged.
• Support planning of fundraisers and community events.
• Develop toolkits and train Board, staff, and other community members to be ambassadors for the organization.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with community partners, donors, volunteers, and other supporters.
• Represent Impanuro Girls Initiative (IGI) at meetings and events as needed.
• Support management of volunteer and donor database.
• Maintain a structure for gathering community input and feedback to integrate into our work.

Program Collaboration – Digital Campaigns (25%)

• Collaborate with program team to mobilize community members through online campaigns.
• Coordinate with program staff and rightsholder leader to develop strategic narratives.
• Support program team with outreach needs for rightsholder’s programs.
• Work with program team to develop educational programs.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field with 3 years of experience.
2. Alternatively, candidates without a degree in the specified fields may apply if they have at least 5 years of professional experience working in a communications department.
3. Proficient in Canva for creating visually appealing designs and layouts.
4. Attention to detail, especially when handling content creation and editing.
5. Knowledge of video editing, including adding subtitles to videos.
6. Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English is required, and proficiency in French is an added advantage.
7. Familiarity with social media platforms, their dynamics, and tools for analytics and engagement.
8. Creative thinking, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
9. Must be a youth, with a passion for innovative communication strategies and development.

Application Process:
Interested candidates are required to submit the following documents not later than March 29, 2025:

• The updated CV highlighting relevant areas of your prior experience and 3 references
• The Cover letter
• Professional portfolio would be highly appreciated but it is optional

All applications should be addressed to the Executive Director of Impanuro Girls Initiative (IGI) and shall be submitted only via email: recruitment@impanuro.org And copy info@impanuro.org with subject “Communications and Development Lead.”
We strongly encourage women and people with disability to apply.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.