Writer and Project Officer

1. Content Writing and Development:

• Write compelling and precise news stories, articles, and reports related to the justice sector for a broad audience.

• Simplify complex legal concepts to make them clear and accessible to diverse readers.

• Collaborate with editors, legal experts, and contributors to produce high-quality, relevant content.

• Stay up-to-date with trends in the justice sector, court rulings, policy changes, and key events to deliver timely and insightful articles.

• Ensure consistency in tone, style, and messaging across all company platforms and publications.

2. Project Coordination:

• Plan, execute, and monitor projects that align with the company’s mission, including special reports, campaigns, and events.

• Coordinate and facilitate webinars, workshops, and panel discussions to encourage public engagement with justice sector topics.

• Collaborate with partners, journalists, and legal professionals to ensure the successful execution of projects.

• Support the development and optimization of the company’s digital tools and platforms to boost audience engagement.

3. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the company, contributors, partners, and the public.

• Build and nurture strong relationships with stakeholders, fostering productive partnerships.

• Write newsletters, press releases, and other communications to engage and inform the company’s audience.

4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Design and implement frameworks to assess the success of projects and content.

• Gather feedback from audiences and stakeholders to refine content and improve future initiatives.

• Prepare detailed reports on project progress, outcomes, and provide recommendations for growth and impact.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Law, or a related field. Additional qualifications in Project Management or Media Studies are a plus.

• At least 2 years of experience in writing or journalism.

• Exceptional writing and editorial skills, with strong attention to detail and command of the English language.

• Ability to distill complex legal or justice-related information into engaging and accessible content.

• Proven project management experience, with a track record of planning, coordinating, and executing initiatives.

• Familiarity with digital content tools, project management software, and analytics platforms is an advantage.

• Experience in legal journalism, justice reporting, or public communications.

• Knowledge of the justice system in Uganda and the broader East African region is desirable.

• A passion for making legal and justice-related information accessible and impactful.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.