Promoting Free, Responsible and Accountable Media
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Background
Rwanda Media Commission abbreviated as RMC, is a media self-regulatory
Body instructed by Law N0. 02/2013 of 08/02/2013 regulating Media in
Rwanda, most especially in its Article 2 (20°) that defines media self
regulation and under what circumstances the body is put in place as
established by all Rwandan journalists in their General Assembly of
27/8/2013.
The mandate of the Rwanda Media Commission stems from a series of
media reforms intended to streamline the media sector with developments in
the social, economic, and political sectors in Rwanda. As such, arising from
these reforms, RMC emerged as the institution mandated to institutionalize
a self-regulatory mechanism as the key method of defining the relationship
between media institutions, practitioners, government, and the broader
representations of the public. In particular, RMC undertook a three-fold
mission to: a) nurture, promote and protect ethical journalistic practices; b)
defend media freedom and media consumers; c) speak in behalf of the
media fraternity on matters related to ethical standards and media freedom.
This mandate is clearly articulated in the blueprint for media self-regulation
in Rwanda.
For about two years that RMC is performing its mandate, the Commission
faced many issues related to gaps, vagueness, and unclearness in our legal
instruments. This impedes a lot on our daily activities of handling
complaints, monitoring and accreditation of media outlets and media
practitioners and advocacy.
In order to strength its mandate, RMC would like to recruit a Monitoring and
Accreditation Officer to be part of the team within RMC that is responsible for
the monitoring and accreditation functions of the Institution.
P.O.BOX: 2136 Kigali, RWANDA
E-mail: [email protected]
TEL: (+250) 280078888
www.rmc.org.rw
TOLL FREE: 3536
Twitter: @RMC_Rwanda
Job description for monitoring and accreditation officer
Reporting to the Executive Secretary, the Monitoring and Accreditation Officer
will be responsible for the following duties:
Media Monitoring
• Conduct daily monitoring, using an agreed framework, of a wide variety of
media, including print, radio, television and online news sources, to ensure
professional and ethical compliance with the Code of Ethics as ratified by the
assembly of journalists;
• Pinpoint specific aspects of media content as professional and/or ethical
gaps that should form a basis for conversations between the RMC and
editors/proprietors ;
• Brief and advise the Executive Secretary on daily basis, about any aspects of
media content and/or trends that raise concerns regarding the Code of
Ethics;
• Constantly review the monitoring framework and advise on appropriate
adjustments to ensure an efficient and effective monitoring system.
Media Research and Analysis
• Regularly analyze media trends in professionalism
• Compile regular reports from monitoring data, citing trends and themes in
media ethics and professionalism
• Publish regular reports about trends in media professionalism
• Organize dialogues with journalists, editors, and owners to discuss trends in
media ethics and professionalism.
• Advise on the appropriateness of the Code of Ethics and suggest any
revisions based on trends as observed through media monitoring, research
and analysis.
P.O.BOX: 2136 Kigali, RWANDA
E-mail: [email protected]
TEL: (+250) 280078888
www.rmc.org.rw
TOLL FREE: 3536
Twitter: @RMC_Rwanda
Media registration and Accreditation of Journalists
• Ensure an effective system of registering new media outlets and issuing of
certificates of registration;
• Ensure an effective system of accrediting journalists and issuing of
accreditation cards
• Construct and constantly update a database of registered media outlets and
accredited journalists;
• Undertake learning opportunities that enhance understanding of selfregulatory systems and practices.
Any other duty
• Perform any other duty as assigned by the Executive Secretary in the
furtherance of the mission, objectives and mandate of RMC.
Minimum qualifications:
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Bachelors’ degree in communications, journalism or other related field
with experience of At least 2 years in journalism.
Familiarity with principles and approaches governing media in Rwanda is
a requirement.
Excellent written and verbal English language skills coupled with
knowledge of French and Kinyarwanda;
History of engagement with media issues as a journalist or editor is
highly desirable;
Experience with the design and implementation of media research and
analysis is a plus;
Experience in radio, print and/or television media promotion is a plus.
Demonstrated knowledge on conceptualizing and managing events would
be an asset
Required skills and behaviors for any position at RMC
Ambition:
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Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team,
takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages
their team to do the same
P.O.BOX: 2136 Kigali, RWANDA
E-mail: [email protected]
TEL: (+250) 280078888
www.rmc.org.rw
TOLL FREE: 3536
Twitter: @RMC_Rwanda
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Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale
Collaboration:
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Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains
effective relationships with colleagues, members and external partners
and supporters and treats them with respect and courtesy.
Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work crossculturally.
Creativity:
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Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
Cuts away bureaucracy and encourages an entrepreneurial approach
Integrity:
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Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and
confidence
Displays consistent excellent judgment
Interested candidates should send an application letter, addressed to the
Chairperson of the Commission plus updated Curriculum Vitae in English,
copies of academic credentials, identification documents and3 recommendation
letters from credible referees to: [email protected] or hand delivered at RMC
premises before 12th May, 2015.
*Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
P.O.BOX: 2136 Kigali, RWANDA
E-mail: [email protected]
TEL: (+250) 280078888
www.rmc.org.rw
TOLL FREE: 3536
Twitter: @RMC_Rwanda