Communications Officer- Uganda 16 views0 applications

ForAfrika is an African-founded and led organisation with over 40 years of impact across the continent. We partner with communities through our integrated development continuum: saving lives and building resilience to reach self-sufficiency through our Humanitarian & Development work and unlocking commercial viability through our Social Enterprise activities. We are Africans, delivering African-led solutions for Africa, and we stand by our promise: we’re committed to the long run, until the job is done and communities are enabled to thrive

Position Summary
The Communications Officer – Uganda country office plays a key role in capturing, shaping, and amplifying the stories of ForAfrika’s work across Uganda. This role is responsible for collecting and developing impactful, evidence-based narratives and multimedia content that reflect the voices of communities we serve and showcase the effectiveness of our programmes to donors, media, and global stakeholders.
This is a dynamic 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 Ugandan, excellent writing and photography skills, and a sharp eye for ethical, authentic storytelling to inform programming excellence and business development.

Key Roles and Responsibilities
1.Strategic Content Development
-Lead the creation of compelling, evidence-based narratives that reflect programme impact across Uganda country office programming scope.
-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.

2.Field Communications and Deployment
-Lead the field documentation activities, including research, planning, and logistics, to ensure efficient and safe content gathering trips.
-Travel regularly to programme sites to gather high-quality content (stories, interviews, photography, and videography).
-Uphold ethical storytelling standards, ensuring community voices are represented respectfully and accurately.

3.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 relevant platforms
-Ensure alignment with ForAfrika’s branding and messaging in all external communications.

4.Capacity Building and Support
-Mentor and coach field-based staff in content gathering and ethical storytelling best practices.
-Support field teams with communication tools, templates, and guidance for consistent messaging and content quality.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in communications roles within humanitarian or
development organizations.
2. Graduate degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
3. Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills in English are essential.
4. Proficiency in photography and videography, with experience using Adobe Creative Suite or similar content creation tools preferred.
5. Demonstrated ability to work independently in fast-paced, work environments.
6. Strong understanding of development and humanitarian issues across Uganda.
7. High level of creativity, initiative, and attention to detail.
8. Willingness and ability to travel frequently to programme sites including challenging environments.
9. High level of cultural sensitivity, integrity, and commitment to ForAfrika’s mission.
Special Requirements
10. This position is open to Ugandan Nationals only.
11. The applicant may be required to submit samples of your previous work, including written stories, photographs, and video content.