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Communications Volunteer job at ALIGHT Uganda | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
ALIGHT Uganda is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to providing life-saving assistance to refugees, internally displaced persons, and vulnerable communities in Uganda. With a mission to help people in crisis achieve health, safety, and dignity, ALIGHT is recognized for its effective programs in health, education, economic empowerment, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). The organization enjoys a strong reputation for its commitment to inclusive, innovative, and impactful solutions. ALIGHT fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture that values diversity, respect, and a shared commitment to improving lives.
The company offers various job opportunities and flexible work arrangements, empowering employees to contribute meaningfully to their mission. Since its inception, ALIGHT has evolved by integrating technology, improving its response mechanisms, and expanding its presence to meet the growing needs of displaced and vulnerable populations across Uganda. Their innovative business model emphasizes partnerships with other humanitarian organizations, local governments, and community groups to maximize the impact of their work.
ALIGHT operates on a national scale, reaching thousands of individuals across Uganda through its various initiatives. The organization’s core values include accountability, respect, innovation, and empowerment. As part of its corporate social responsibility efforts, ALIGHT Uganda is committed to supporting sustainable development and promoting human rights. For more information, visit www.alight.org.
Are you looking for NGO jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Communications Volunteer job at ALIGHT Uganda
Full Time
Deadline:
27 Jun 2025
Job Title
Communications Volunteer job at ALIGHT Uganda
ALIGHT Uganda
Job Description
Job Title: Communications Volunteer (Fresher US NGO Jobs)
Organisation: ALIGHT
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
The Communications Volunteer is responsible for managing our social media whatsapp platforms, sharing of highlights in Transit centers, engaging day to today the different settlements, sharing weekly highlights in activities across the TCs, RCS and settlements. The position will work closely with other members of the Senior Management Team, Technical Coordinators, Program Coordinator for Quality and Learning. The role will be based in Kampala to support Programs team with supervision from Donor Engagement Lead
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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Deadline: 27th June 2025
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How to Apply
Sharing regular updates including; presentations, newsletters, one/two-pagers, brochures, and pamphlets, to increase collaborations across field sites and sectors.
Engaging day to today the different settlements, sharing weekly highlights in activities across the TCs, RCS and settlements.
Work closely with the MEL team on creation of briefs and external facing reports/ documents to ensure that these are to the quality expected for external dissemination i.e., assessment/ evaluation reports, research briefs, data visualization for briefs, fact sheets, evidence/ impact for pitch decks etc
Having a Newsletter shared monthly internally with staff
Follow up on power points and briefs being developed at the field level and provide timely feedback on the quality and presentation of data by teams.
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An undergraduate / Graduate with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication, or any related field from an accredited university including a component on utilizing data.
Minimum of (1-2) years working experience in Uganda.
Fluent in the English language
Possess strong organizational, summarizing and report writing skills.
Solid experience in creating literature reviews, summarizing complex information and producing advocacy materials.
Some experience in supporting successful partnership building/stakeholder awareness initiatives.
Some experience working with members of governments, private sector companies, NGOs and/or multilateral organizations.
Core competencies:
Receptive to feedback and open to learning.
Ability to deliver in line with organizational guidelines for external communication.
Effective communication, problem solving and decision-making skills.
Strong skills in teamwork, networking, and strategic thinking.
Ability to work with all Microsoft Office Computer applications.
Ability to work within given timelines.
Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
Personal Qualities
Excellent people skills and good public relations
Ability to multitask
High level of integrity
