About Organisation:

The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) enables governments and empowers people to reform laws and strengthen institutions to promote peace, justice, sustainable development and economic opportunity. We contribute to creating stable and inclusive societies where every person can live free from fear and want, in dignity and under the rule of law.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• The IDLO Uganda Country Office seeks a consultant to support selected programme implementation activities and enhance the visibility of our access to justice initiatives.
• The role requires the provision of event planning, coordination and delivery support, the collation of programme supporting documents at each event, and the production of quality content (stories, photos, short videos) for reporting and social media purposes—always ensuring ethical data collection and informed consent.

SCOPE OF ASSIGNMENT

• Under the supervision of the Programme Lead, the consultant will be responsible for undertaking the following specific tasks:
• Assist in the production and editing of key communications and branding materials to be utilized by the country office.
• Support field- level collection of qualitative success stories aligned with the portfolio.
• Capture photos/short‑form video; perform basic edits; manage a catalog with metadata (location, date, subjects, consent).
• Assist in the drafting/editing of visibility materials (briefs, fact sheets, social copy) aligned to brand guidance
• In coordination with the Travel and Logistics Associate and the Programmes team, assist in the coordination of logistics for programme activities, including supporting the preparation of event-related travel and payment requests, purchase requisitions, and other related documentation.
• Assist in organizing events, workshops, and conferences, preparing event materials, supporting registration processes, preparing attendance lists, and supporting the development of activity reports.
• Maintain an organized and up-to-date master file of program-related data, including programme records, technical publications, and other materials.
• Ensure these resources are easily accessible to management upon request.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Communications, Journalism, Political Science, or other) from a recognized university.
• Experience working with international organizations or large national organizations will be a significant advantage.
• Languages
• Outstanding written and verbal skills in English.
• Specific knowledge, skills, and competencies
• Ability to take high-quality, professional photos in various settings, and basic photo editing is desirable, as is the ability to produce and edit video for social media use.
• Advanced computer skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, diplomatic, and communication skills.
• Demonstrable ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Proven ability to operate in a team environment, liaising with a diverse team.
• Enthusiastic and proactive attitude, including willingness to travel frequently to the field.
• Highly developed sense of ethics, integrity, and commitment to IDLO’s mandate.

Terms & Conditions

• The assignment duration is 4 months, for a maximum of 32 hours a week.
• Applications will be screened on a regular basis; a qualified applicant might be recruited before the deadline.
• In the interest of making the most effective use of resources, only short-listed candidates will be contacted during the selection process.
• IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for IDLO vacancies.
• IDLO does not tolerate sexual exploitation or abuse, any kind of harassment, including harassment of a sexual nature, or discrimination.
• As such, IDLO will conduct careful reference and background checks of all selected candidates as part of its selection process.