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Communications Associate – Uganda
Employer: CorpsAfrica
Job Title: Communications Associate
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience Level: Experienced
Duty Station: Kampala
Reports To: Communications Officer
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Application Deadline: 30th September 2026
About CorpsAfrica
Founded in 2011 by Liz Fanning, CorpsAfrica is an organization that provides Africans with opportunities to serve as volunteers in their own countries, following a model inspired by the Peace Corps.
The organization trains young, college-educated Africans and places them for up to one year in high-poverty rural communities. Volunteers work with local populations to identify, initiate and facilitate small-scale, high-impact projects that address community needs.
CorpsAfrica seeks to promote a culture of public service across Africa by enabling participants to apply their education, skills and energy to helping fellow citizens overcome extreme poverty.
Since its establishment, CorpsAfrica has expanded its operations from Morocco to Senegal, Malawi, Rwanda, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, The Gambia, South Africa and Côte d’Ivoire.
About the Communications Associate Role
The Communications Department at CorpsAfrica/Uganda is responsible for documenting, packaging and amplifying the impact of Volunteers and community-led projects.
The department works to ensure that CorpsAfrica's work is communicated clearly and consistently to donors, partners, stakeholders and the general public through effective storytelling, visual content and digital engagement.
The Communications team collaborates closely with Programmes, Monitoring and Evaluation, Partnerships and Leadership to transform field activities and impact data into compelling stories that strengthen trust, visibility and support for CorpsAfrica's mission.
CorpsAfrica is inviting applications for the position of Communications Associate. The successful candidate will support the Communications Officer in carrying out daily departmental activities related to content creation, digital communications, event documentation and partner communications.
The primary objective of the role is to create, manage and distribute high-quality communication materials, including videos, photographs and graphic designs, that accurately represent Volunteer activities, community impact and organizational priorities.
Strong ability to record and produce high-quality audiovisual content is essential for this position.
Position Details
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports To: Communications Officer
Duration: 12 Months
Salary and Benefits: CorpsAfrica offers a monthly salary in accordance with applicable local regulations and laws.
Key Responsibilities
1. Content Creation and Storytelling
The Communications Associate will:
Produce high-quality videos and photographs of CorpsAfrica activities.
Assist with writing, editing and formatting Volunteer stories, blog posts, newsletters and website content.
Collect impact stories, quotations and visual materials from Volunteers and field staff.
Support the production of photographs and videos for social media and stakeholder communications.
Draft donor-friendly success stories and human-interest narratives.
Assist with developing content for campaigns, special events and organizational initiatives.
2. Digital and Media Communications
Responsibilities will include:
Supporting the management and updating of CorpsAfrica/Uganda's social media platforms, including Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Designing basic graphics using Canva or similar design tools.
Supporting content scheduling and publishing across social media platforms.
Tracking media mentions and social media engagement metrics.
Assisting with the preparation of basic analytics and performance summaries.
3. Research and Strategic Support
The Communications Associate will:
Conduct research on media outlets, partners and potential communication opportunities.
Support the mapping and updating of media and stakeholder contact lists.
Maintain communication and partnership databases and tracking tools.
4. Events and Field Documentation
The role will involve:
Supporting the documentation of events, workshops, training sessions and field visits.
Capturing photography, videography and live social media content during events.
Preparing brief event summaries and post-event documentation.
5. Administrative Support
The successful candidate will:
Organize and maintain digital folders and archives for communication materials.
Support the updating of communication calendars and tracking tools.
Assist with logistics, printing, branding and production of communication materials.
6. Other Responsibilities
Perform other communication-related duties as assigned by the Communications Officer or Leadership Team.
Qualifications and Skills
Applicants should have the following qualifications and capabilities:
Knowledge and practical skills in photography, videography and/or graphic design.
A Bachelor's degree in Fine Art, Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, Marketing, Public Relations, Development Studies or a related field.
Strong writing, storytelling and editing skills.
Familiarity with social media platforms and current digital communication trends.
Experience using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite is an advantage.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with others.
Ability to produce quality audiovisual communication materials.
Work Samples Required
Applicants are required to submit their cover letter and resume in PDF format, together with the following work samples:
Two short videos produced by the applicant. Links should be included at the end of the cover letter.
Two published articles appearing online, in a newsletter, newspaper or other professional communication product. Links should be included at the end of the cover letter, or the articles may be attached to the application documents.
Two social media posts produced by the applicant. Links should be included at the end of the cover letter.
Two graphic designs created by the applicant. Links should be included at the end of the cover letter, or the designs may be attached to the application.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their complete applications, including the required cover letter, resume and work samples, by:
30th September 2026
Only complete applications will be considered.
Applicants should ensure that all required work samples and supporting documents are provided as requested in the application instructions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CorpsAfrica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, marital status, physical ability or any other legally protected basis.
Important Notice
The position is based in Kampala, Uganda, reports to the Communications Officer and has a duration of 12 months.
How to apply