Communications Officer
Full Time
3 weeks ago
Employment Information
Responsibilities
- Support program staff to ensure high-quality Annual Reports using project outcomes.
- Collaborate with program coordinators to enhance SU brand identity through reports, publications, flyers, posters, and digital media.
- Design and layout reports and other branded materials.
- Develop creative concepts to promote SU’s brand and objectives.
- Collect articles, stories, and images for the SU newsletter.
- Maintain up-to-date SU social media pages with project information and activities.
- Work with the advocacy and communications team on campaigns, events, and media-focused projects.
- Assist in translating key materials, such as speeches and press releases.
- Provide relevant information to local media when appropriate.
- Support planning for donor visits and maintain marketing and resource mobilization documents.
- Engage with SU staff on event organization and documenting pitch stories.
- Train SU personnel on effective communication, documenting change stories, and capturing quality images and videos.
- Perform additional communication tasks as assigned by the line manager.
Protection and Security Clause
- Solidarity Uganda maintains a workplace free of sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and fraud.
- Employees must uphold high moral standards, protect the organization’s integrity, and adhere to SU’s Anti-Fraud, Safeguarding, and related policies.
- Violations may result in termination or disciplinary action.
- Job offers are contingent on satisfactory references and may include background checks for criminal records and terrorist financing.
- Pre-employment checks will verify any past incidents of fraud, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment.
Qualifications and Skills
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Education | Degree in Mass Communications or Journalism; degree in human rights and activism is a plus |
| Experience | Minimum 2 years in a similar role |
| Technical Skills | Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop |
| Design Skills | Experience in filming, video editing, graphic design, and graphic design software |
| Communication | Strong written and verbal communication skills |
| Organization | Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently |
| Adaptability | Open to new ideas and eager to learn |
| Additional Skills | Photography and videography expertise (preferred); website administration (preferred) |
| Values | Commitment to SU’s mission, vision, and values of peace, justice, diversity, and nonviolence |
| Interpersonal Skills | Strong ability to connect with the public |
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit an application letter, detailed CV, contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant testimonials/certificates, and names/contact information of three referees to recruitment@solidarityuganda.org by 4:30 PM on August 31, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear back by September 15, 2025, consider your application unsuccessful.
Skills
Computer literacy
Excellent Comunication
Strong Leadership
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