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Graduate Trainee - Communications job at Mercy Corps | Apply Now
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About the Organisation
Mercy Corps is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating poverty, supporting community resilience, and empowering individuals in the world’s toughest places through innovative, sustainable solutions. With a strong reputation for impactful work, Mercy Corps is recognized internationally for its ability to deliver humanitarian aid and foster long-term development through evidence-based programs that address both immediate needs and root causes of instability. The organization fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture where employees are encouraged to innovate, develop leadership skills, and work collaboratively toward positive change.
Mercy Corps offers job opportunities across the globe, providing flexible work arrangements and a supportive environment for professional growth and development. Established in 1979, Mercy Corps has evolved from a small relief organization into a global leader in humanitarian response, serving communities in over 40 countries. Its business model combines emergency response, development programs, and advocacy to address both humanitarian and development challenges in diverse contexts. The organization’s size and reach are vast, with a large network of dedicated staff, volunteers, and partners working in the field to create lasting change.
Guided by core values such as integrity, accountability, inclusion, and innovation, Mercy Corps strives to lead with compassion and a commitment to positive impact. Through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, the organization invests in sustainable development, education, and climate action, ensuring that its projects benefit communities and ecosystems. For more information, visit www.mercycorps.org.
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Graduate Trainee - Communications job at Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps
Job Description
Job Title: Graduate Trainee - Communications (No Experience NGO Jobs)
Organisation: Mercy Corps
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
This is a new position for the program that seeks to boost the profile DREAMS works internally with the agency and with external stakeholders. The Graduate Trainee, Communications will support the implementation of a communications plan in support of key messages telling the DREAMS story creatively and innovatively to a wide and diverse audience. He/she will support in storytelling, photo-taking, and documenting learning. The Graduate Trainee Communications will support in ensuring clear, consistent, and strategic messaging allowing for influence of the stakeholders and donors of the DREAMS model.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Safeguarding Responsibilities
Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work ·
Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members ·
Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options
Technical Responsibilities
STRATEGY AND PLANNING
Work with the Program Team to develop and implement a creative communications strategy and plan for the DREAMS and other MCU programs.
Craft key messages and identify critical components of DREAMS story for sharing with a wide and diverse audience, including staff, partners, government, and donors.
Ensure adherence to DREAMS and all other MCU programs branding and communication guidelines.
Support DREAMS and other Mercy Corps Uganda programs to develop quality programmatic communications materials including the design of posters, manuals, and IEC materials
Support in managing internal communications channels to build a positive team culture, including internal newsletters and bulletins
Support in drafting content for the communication plan including, press releases, website content, newsletters, and any other communications material (social media, speeches, Q&As)
PROJECT PRODUCTS’ DISSEMINATION
Prepare dissemination lists for project products
Disseminate project products through MCU neutral address
TEAM ENGAGEMENT
Work with DREAMS and other MCU programs leadership teams to develop internal communications messages and materials for program visibility.
Ensure all team members are aware of and compliant with Mercy Corps and donor communication protocols through the development of simple, clear guidance and training materials
EVENT MANAGEMENT
Support the Senior Communications & Advocacy Officer &MEL Team to design a series of learning events to effectively communicate DREAM’S story to diverse stakeholders.
Liaise with the media before, during, and after events.
Support the organization of events in support of program activities, including drafting invitations, documenting events, generating materials in support of the events (banners, promotional materials, press releases etc.).
Design and ensure the timely production of events materials.
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
A bachelor’s degree in communications, Media, Marketing, Public Relations or equivalent.
Advanced computer skills and administrative experience (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, design applications).
Excellent writing and editing skills in English.
Strong ability to efficiently prioritize competing demands with attention to detail.
Ability to speak local languages of the areas of operation is an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit their Cover Letter & CV saved in 1 PDF document of no more than 5 pages at the APPLY Button below.
Deadline: 25th April 2025.
Please note that any application submitted that does not follow the above instructions will be automatically discarded.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
