Communications Officer
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Date Posted | February 26, 2026 |
| Category | Communication Management NGO |
| Job Type | Contract |
| Currency | UGX |
Description

JOB DETAILS:
Description
ForAfrika is hiring a Communications Officer – Uganda country office that 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.
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Key Duties 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, Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in communications roles within humanitarian or development organizations.
- Graduate degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills in English are essential.
- Proficiency in photography and videography, with experience using Adobe Creative Suite or similar content creation tools preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in fast-paced, work environments.
- Strong understanding of development and humanitarian issues across Uganda.
- High level of creativity, initiative, and attention to detail.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently to programme sites including challenging environments.
- High level of cultural sensitivity, integrity, and commitment to ForAfrika’s mission.
Special Requirements
- This position is open to Ugandan Nationals only.
- The applicant may be required to submit samples of your previous work, including written stories, photographs, and video content.
Applying Instructions
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
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