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Communications Officer Job at ForAfrika
ForAfrika
Job Description
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.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
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.
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.
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.
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.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Interested candidates should submit the following documents
- Cover Letter explaining motivation and suitability for the role
- Detailed CV including relevant experience and achievements
- Contact details for three professional references
Deadline: 10th March 2026
Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear from us within one month of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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