Content Development Specialist at City of Kigali

Content Development Specialist
City of Kigali | Post type: jobs October 22, 2025 - Deadline 28/10/2025 | NumberOfPosition [1]

The City of Kigali is the capital of Rwanda and is located at Rwanda’s geographical heart.

Job responsibilities

Develop and maintain best practices for content creation, distribution, content retrieval and content repurposing;
Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and outside partners to execute successful communications from concept to completion that are on-time and on-brand;
Perform regular audit of content across multiple platforms and literature repository to identify gaps and develop a cross-platform strategy of closing the gaps;
Participate in content editorial meetings to fulfil content development requests;
Identify and determine topics or subjects for various projects;
Write content for a variety of mediums including video, adverts, posters, annual publications and reports;
Produce effective blog posts, newsletters, case studies and other text-based content for the website and other media;
Take and edit photos to enhance copy with impactful imagery;
Take and edit video to enhance copy to tell effective stories;
Stay abreast of relevant trends in copy, design, illustration, type, and colour, and find ways to incorporate them into new concepts;
Interview sources when appropriate for internal and external communication platforms;
Ensure publication projects meet quality standards, follow style guidelines, and convey consistency;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to include grammar, spelling, and punctuation;

Effective project management skills with track record of completing projects on time and on budget;
Thorough familiarity with requirements for content to move smoothly through publishing process internally or with vendors.
Post information intended for institution services users or guests on the City of Kigali’s website and other media outlets;
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Photography

1 Years of relevant experience
Masters Degree in Media

1 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design

3 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Media

3 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Media and Communications

3 Years of relevant experience
Master’s Degree in Media and Communications

1 Years of relevant experience
Master's Degree in Film Making

1 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor's Degree in Film Making

3 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree in Linguistics and Literature

3 Years of relevant experience
Master’s degree In Graphic design

1 Years of relevant experience
Master’s Degree Linguistic and Literature

1 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree in Strategic Communication

3 Years of relevant experience
Master's degree in Strategic Communication

1 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Public Relations

3 Years of relevant experience
Master's degree in Marketing and Public Relations

1 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree in Media Production and Design

3 Years of relevant experience
Master's degree in Media Production and Design

1 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree in Film Making and Film Production

3 Years of relevant experience
Master's degree in Film Making and Film Production

1 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

Resource management skills
Problem solving skills
Decision making skills
Time management skills
Risk management skills
Results oriented
Digital literacy skills
Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.
Report writing and presentation skills
Quality control analysis skills
Creative thinking skills and solution-oriented attitude;
Design skills
Interviewing Skills
Effective public relations and public speaking skills
Report writing & Presentation Skills
Teamwork skills
Communication skills