Communications Officer
First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026.
Job Title: Communications Officer
Organisation: CorpsAfrica
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
CorpsAfrica is a non-profit organization that empowers young Africans to drive community-led development within their own countries. Founded in 2011 by former Peace Corps Volunteer Liz Fanning, the organization adapts the Peace Corps model by recruiting university-educated African youth to live and serve in high-poverty rural communities for up to one year.
Job Summary: The Communications Officer is a full-time position responsible for telling the story of CorpsAfrica/Uganda and strengthening the organization’s visibility, reputation, and engagement with key audiences. The role combines strategic communications, writing and storytelling, digital communications, media engagement, photography and videography, design, and field documentation. Working closely with the Country Director and CorpsAfrica’s Global Support Office, the Communications Officer will identify and develop compelling stories about Volunteers, communities, projects, partnerships, and organizational impact; produce high-quality communications materials across multiple platforms; and ensure that CorpsAfrica/Uganda maintains a consistent and professional public presence.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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 organizational 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 organizational 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 organized archives of photographs, videos, communications materials, and media coverage.
Internal Communications and Organizational 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 Global Communications team to coordinate communications activities and materials.
- Support major organizational events and initiatives, including Volunteer recruitment, trainings, Pitch Day, partnership events, and Close of Service activities.
- Develop communications materials for events and initiatives, including
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Relevant qualifications
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience