Communications Officer

• PositionCommunications Officer – Uganda
• CompanyCorpsAfrica
• LocationKampala, Uganda
• Job TypeFull-Time
• CategoryCommunications Jobs in Uganda
• IndustryNGO / International Development
• DepartmentCommunications
• Reports ToCountry Director
• DeadlineThursday, 15 October 2026

CorpsAfrica is an international nonprofit, registered in the United States as a 501(c)(3) organisation and headquartered in Washington, DC, that lets young Africans serve as volunteers in their own countries along the lines of the Peace Corps model. It was founded in 2011 by Liz Fanning, a former Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco, after young Moroccans told her they wanted to serve their own communities but could not join a programme open only to Americans.

CorpsAfrica/Uganda was established in 2023 with support from the Mastercard Foundation, and its first cohort served in 2023-2024. The programme held its inaugural Pitch Day in Kampala in June 2024, bringing together 130 people from 54 organisations to raise funds for Volunteer projects. In 2026 the Uganda programme appointed a new Country Director and opened recruitment for a new Volunteer cohort with a special focus on refugee and Ugandan youth, working on livelihoods, resilience and economic opportunity.

The Communications Officer – Uganda is the storyteller and public face of CorpsAfrica/Uganda. Working closely with the Country Director and the Global Support Office, you will find and develop stories about Volunteers, host communities, projects and partnerships, then turn them into news and impact stories, newsletters, press releases, reports, social media campaigns, photos and videos. You will also keep the Uganda web content accurate and look after media relationships.

What sets this role apart is how much of it happens in the field. You will travel regularly to Volunteer communities to interview Volunteers and residents and to film and photograph projects, then edit that material yourself. You will support Volunteer recruitment at universities and career fairs, produce materials for Pitch Day, trainings and Close of Service events, and train Volunteers and staff in storytelling, photography, social media and branding.

External Communications

• Support the development and implementation of communications strategies that increase awareness of CorpsAfrica/Uganda, strengthen engagement and build support among key audiences.
• Research, write, edit and produce high-quality communications materials, including news and impact stories, articles, newsletters, press releases, reports, fact sheets, presentations and other organisational materials.
• Identify compelling stories about Volunteers, communities, projects, partnerships and impact, and conduct interviews to develop them for external audiences.
• Support media engagement and maintain relationships and contact information for journalists and media outlets.
• Ensure communications consistently reflect CorpsAfrica’s messaging, brand standards and organisational priorities.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with appropriate discretion.

Digital Communications

• Develop and manage engaging content for CorpsAfrica/Uganda’s website, newsletter and social media platforms.
• Create social media campaigns, graphics, photographs, videos and other digital content that showcase CorpsAfrica’s work and impact.
• Maintain CorpsAfrica/Uganda’s website content and ensure information remains accurate and current.
• Monitor digital and social media activity and identify opportunities to strengthen CorpsAfrica/Uganda’s visibility and engagement.
• Maintain organised archives of photographs, videos, communications materials and media coverage.

Internal Communications and Organisational Support

• Support communications that keep staff and Volunteers informed and engaged in CorpsAfrica initiatives and priorities.
• Work closely with the Country Director, country staff and the Global Communications team to coordinate communications activities and materials.
• Support major organisational events and initiatives, including Volunteer recruitment, trainings, Pitch Day, partnership events and Close of Service activities.
• Develop communications materials for events and initiatives, including invitations, presentations, talking points, scripts, signage and promotional materials as needed.
• Participate in meetings and events, and moderate or present when required.

Outreach and Recruitment

• Support outreach and visibility activities with partners, universities, community organisations and other stakeholders.
• Develop communications materials and support outreach for Volunteer recruitment campaigns, including university information sessions and career fairs.
• Represent CorpsAfrica/Uganda professionally at relevant events and engagements.

Training

• Design and facilitate communications-related training for Volunteers and staff, including storytelling, photography, social media, branding and other relevant communications skills.
• Provide ongoing communications guidance and support to Volunteers and staff as needed.

Photography, Videography and Field Storytelling

• Photograph and film CorpsAfrica events, trainings, Volunteer activities, community projects, partnership events, Pitch Days and other organisational activities.
• Travel regularly to Volunteer communities to interview Volunteers and community members and document projects, stories and results.
• Edit photographs and video content for use across CorpsAfrica communications platforms.
• Work with Volunteers and programme staff to identify stories and visual content that demonstrate CorpsAfrica’s community-led approach and impact.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or a related field.

Work Experience

• At least three years of relevant professional communications experience.
• Demonstrated experience producing communications materials, including articles, website copy and social media content.
• Experience managing organisational social media platforms and developing engaging digital content for different audiences.
• Experience capturing high-quality photo and video content in field and event settings.

Additional Requirements

• Must be legally authorised to work full-time in Uganda (the application form asks whether you can work without company sponsorship).
• Willingness and ability to travel to CorpsAfrica communities and events to document stories, projects and impact.
• Commitment to CorpsAfrica’s mission and values, including youth leadership, community-led development, transparency, accountability and respect for the communities it serves.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; proficiency in one or more Ugandan languages is an advantage.
• Only complete applications will be considered.

Technical Skills

• Writing, Editing and Storytelling: Producing clear, engaging news and impact stories, articles, press releases, newsletters and web copy.
• Social Media Management: Running organisational social media accounts and campaigns for different audiences.
• Photography and Videography: Capturing and editing high-quality photos and video in field and event settings.
• Graphic Design: Creating visuals with Canva, Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator.
• Website Content Management: Keeping web pages accurate, current and on-brand.
• Media Relations: Building and maintaining contacts with journalists and media outlets.

Soft Skills

• Project and Deadline Management: Managing multiple communications projects, prioritising effectively and working independently.
• Openness to Feedback: Receiving and incorporating editorial and creative feedback within brand guidelines and approval processes.
• Interpersonal Skills: Working effectively with Volunteers, community members, staff, partners and media.
• Interviewing and Listening: Drawing out authentic stories from Volunteers and community members.
• Training and Facilitation: Teaching storytelling, photography and social media skills to Volunteers and staff.
• Discretion: Handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

CorpsAfrica offers a competitive, comprehensive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and aligned with local standards. The advert does not state a salary figure, and the application form asks for your desired salary.

CorpsAfrica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability or any other legally protected basis.

• You will be the lead communications voice for a young country programme, founded in 2023, so you can shape how CorpsAfrica/Uganda is seen from an early stage.
• The role covers writing, digital, media, design, photography and video, giving you a broad portfolio in one job.
• Regular field travel to Volunteer communities means your stories come from real projects, not desk research.
• You work directly with the Country Director and CorpsAfrica’s Global Support Office in Washington, DC.
• The new Volunteer cohort’s focus on refugee and Ugandan youth offers powerful, under-told stories.
• You will design and deliver training, which builds facilitation skills alongside communications expertise.
• CorpsAfrica operates across many African countries, opening doors to wider international NGO careers.

Apply online through CorpsAfrica’s recruitment portal: Communications Officer – Uganda application form. You will need to submit a cover letter highlighting your relevant qualifications and experience, an updated résumé, and links to or attachments of three writing samples such as news or feature stories, articles, press releases, newsletters or web content.

The form also asks for your address, desired salary, earliest start date, references with contact details, a description of your relevant experience, and confirmation that you are authorised to work in Uganda without company sponsorship. A website, blog or portfolio link is optional. Only complete applications will be considered. The deadline is Thursday, 15 October 2026.

• Choose three writing samples that show range: for example one feature or impact story, one press release and one piece of web or social content.
• Add a portfolio link with your photos and videos, ideally from field or community settings, because visual storytelling is a core part of the role.
• Gather your references, desired salary and earliest start date before you open the form, as all are mandatory fields.
• In your cover letter, mention CorpsAfrica/Uganda’s community-led model and the new refugee and youth focus, and pitch one story idea.
• Show social media results with numbers, such as follower growth, engagement rates or campaign reach.
• Mention any Ugandan languages you speak, since they are an advantage for interviewing communities.
• Submit before Thursday, 15 October 2026, and double-check every required field because incomplete applications are not considered.