Manager of PR/Communications (Volunteer)

Role Description

The Manager of Communications drives the strategy for and oversees all external communications regarding the organization and sponsored activities or viewpoints. The Manager of Communications prepares annual communication action plans based on the organization goals set by the Executive Director and manages the Communications Team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of a communications action plan that aligns with organization objectives, clearly delineates goals and methods of evaluation, and budgets for estimated activity costs and resource needs.
• Leads the Communications Team, ensuring oversight of the communications strategy implementation, including fundraising activities, social media, public relations, and digital marketing needs.
• Communicates regular updates on the status of communications targets to the Executive Director.
• Works with the Director of Development to align event communication and community awareness strategies, including the development of materials and/or communications to support outreach, fundraising, and volunteer and donor appreciation activities.
• Participates in Executive Director Team meetings and activities, and communicates updates and highlights to the Team.

Time Commitment: 10 hours a week

Role Commitment: 6 months, with potential extension based on performance and organization needs.

This role is expected to be generally accessible to the Executive Director Team and the Development Team, as well as responsive to emails. As a point of escalation for the Communications Team, the Manager of Communications should be able to be reached within 24 hours for urgent issues, barring times of leave when a delegate should be identified.

As Rukundo International is a small, growing organization, the Manager of Communications is expected to be a hands-on role, whereas all Communication Team duties are expected to be performed by the Manager of Communications in the absence of other Communications Team members. The Manager of Communications will have full support of the Executive Director and other Functional Directors.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working for a non-profit organization.
• Experience in developing communication strategies, including social media platforms.
• Experience in leading and managing teams.
• Experience managing a budget and understanding financial statements.
• Demonstrates initiative, creativity and flexibility in problem solving
• Demonstrated capacity for interpersonal relations.
• Ability to work independently and supervise others.
• Committed to the mission of Rukundo International.
• Experienced with MS Office programs
• Qualified degree or equivalent experience

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Executive Director