Communications Officer
2025-04-02T06:03:38+00:00
Afrika
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FULL_TIME
kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Business Management and Administration
Communications & Electronics
2025-04-11T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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This is a dynamic and field-focused role, ideally suited to a self-motivated communications professional
with a strong background in humanitarian or development storytelling. The Communications Officer
must have a deep understanding of the East African context, excellent writing skills, and a sharp eye for
ethical, authentic storytelling.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Strategic Content Development
• Lead the creation of compelling, evidence-based narratives that reflect programme impact
across East Africa.
• Translate technical programme reports and field data into accessible stories that resonate with
external audiences, including donors and media.
• Identify strategic communications opportunities that align with ForAfrika’s mission and advocacy
goals.
Field Communications and Deployment
• Coordinate field deployments, including research, planning, and logistics, to ensure efficient and
safe content gathering trips.
• Travel regularly to country offices and programme sites to gather high-quality content (stories,
interviews, photography, and videography).
• Uphold ethical storytelling standards, ensuring community voices are represented respectfully
and accurately.
Media Engagement and Brand Visibility
• Cultivate relationships with local and international journalists and media outlets.
• Support the placement of stories and articles that highlight ForAfrika’s impact in the East Africa
region.
• Ensure alignment with ForAfrika’s branding and messaging in all external communications.
Capacity Building and Support
• Mentor and coach field-based staff in content gathering and ethical storytelling best practices.
• Support country teams with communication tools, templates, and guidance for consistent
messaging and content quality.
Qualifications and Skills:
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in communications roles within humanitarian or
development organizations.
• Graduate degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred. Equivalent
experience will also be considered.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills in English are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in fast-paced, field-based environments.
• Strong understanding of development and humanitarian issues across East Africa.
• High level of creativity, initiative, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in photography and videography, with experience using Adobe Creative Suite or
similar content creation tools preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to programme sites in challenging environments.
• High level of cultural sensitivity, integrity, and commitment to ForAfrika’s mission.
Special Requirements
• This position is open to nationals or legal residents of East African countries where ForAfrika
operates, including Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and the Central African
Republic.
• Shortlisted candidates will be expected to provide written samples of their work.
Strategic Content Development • Lead the creation of compelling, evidence-based narratives that reflect programme impact across East Africa. • Translate technical programme reports and field data into accessible stories that resonate with external audiences, including donors and media. • Identify strategic communications opportunities that align with ForAfrika’s mission and advocacy goals. Field Communications and Deployment • Coordinate field deployments, including research, planning, and logistics, to ensure efficient and safe content gathering trips. • Travel regularly to country offices and programme sites to gather high-quality content (stories, interviews, photography, and videography). • Uphold ethical storytelling standards, ensuring community voices are represented respectfully and accurately. Media Engagement and Brand Visibility • Cultivate relationships with local and international journalists and media outlets. • Support the placement of stories and articles that highlight ForAfrika’s impact in the East Africa region. • Ensure alignment with ForAfrika’s branding and messaging in all external communications. Capacity Building and Support • Mentor and coach field-based staff in content gathering and ethical storytelling best practices. • Support country teams with communication tools, templates, and guidance for consistent messaging and content quality.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in communications roles within humanitarian or development organizations. • Graduate degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will also be considered. • Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills in English are essential. • Demonstrated ability to work independently in fast-paced, field-based environments. • Strong understanding of development and humanitarian issues across East Africa. • High level of creativity, initiative, and attention to detail. • Proficiency in photography and videography, with experience using Adobe Creative Suite or similar content creation tools preferred. • Willingness and ability to travel frequently to programme sites in challenging environments. • High level of cultural sensitivity, integrity, and commitment to ForAfrika’s mission.
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Vacancy title:
Communications Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Business Management and Administration, Category: Communications & Electronics]
Jobs at:
Afrika
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, April 11 2025
Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 2 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
This is a dynamic and field-focused role, ideally suited to a self-motivated communications professional
with a strong background in humanitarian or development storytelling. The Communications Officer
must have a deep understanding of the East African context, excellent writing skills, and a sharp eye for
ethical, authentic storytelling.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Strategic Content Development
• Lead the creation of compelling, evidence-based narratives that reflect programme impact
across East Africa.
• Translate technical programme reports and field data into accessible stories that resonate with
external audiences, including donors and media.
• Identify strategic communications opportunities that align with ForAfrika’s mission and advocacy
goals.
Field Communications and Deployment
• Coordinate field deployments, including research, planning, and logistics, to ensure efficient and
safe content gathering trips.
• Travel regularly to country offices and programme sites to gather high-quality content (stories,
interviews, photography, and videography).
• Uphold ethical storytelling standards, ensuring community voices are represented respectfully
and accurately.
Media Engagement and Brand Visibility
• Cultivate relationships with local and international journalists and media outlets.
• Support the placement of stories and articles that highlight ForAfrika’s impact in the East Africa
region.
• Ensure alignment with ForAfrika’s branding and messaging in all external communications.
Capacity Building and Support
• Mentor and coach field-based staff in content gathering and ethical storytelling best practices.
• Support country teams with communication tools, templates, and guidance for consistent
messaging and content quality.
Qualifications and Skills:
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in communications roles within humanitarian or
development organizations.
• Graduate degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred. Equivalent
experience will also be considered.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills in English are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in fast-paced, field-based environments.
• Strong understanding of development and humanitarian issues across East Africa.
• High level of creativity, initiative, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in photography and videography, with experience using Adobe Creative Suite or
similar content creation tools preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to programme sites in challenging environments.
• High level of cultural sensitivity, integrity, and commitment to ForAfrika’s mission.
Special Requirements
• This position is open to nationals or legal residents of East African countries where ForAfrika
operates, including Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and the Central African
Republic.
• Shortlisted candidates will be expected to provide written samples of their work.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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