Advocacy, Communications and Partnerships Officer

Job Overview

The Advocacy, Communications and Partnerships Officer plays a pivotal role in amplifying the impact of the Global Health Security Programme in Uganda. This position bridges technical programme work with strategic storytelling, ensuring that achievements, innovations, and lessons learned reach key stakeholders including government officials, donors, healthcare workers, and communities.

Working closely with programme and technical teams, the Officer transforms complex public health data into compelling narratives, multimedia content, and knowledge products that strengthen Uganda’s capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats. The role demands creativity, meticulous documentation skills, and deep understanding of the communication landscape in Uganda’s development sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual communication plans aligned with Global Health Security programme workplans, activities, milestones, and donor requirements to ensure systematic visibility.
• Track communication products through their entire lifecycle from initial drafting through technical review, final approval, and strategic dissemination to maximize impact across stakeholder groups.
• Conduct in-depth interviews with programme staff, healthcare workers, government officials, partners, and community members to capture authentic experiences, results, and perspectives that demonstrate programme contribution.
• Capture high-quality photographs and videos during programme activities, trainings, mentorships, field visits, stakeholder engagements, conferences, and events for use across reports, presentations, websites, and social media platforms.
• Ensure all photographs, videos, and multimedia assets are appropriately labelled, securely stored, and systematically archived for easy retrieval and long-term preservation by the organisation.
• Obtain and maintain proper consent for identifiable individuals featured in photographs, videos, interviews, and testimonials while adhering to organisational, donor, safeguarding, and ethical requirements throughout all documentation processes.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field with proven academic performance and relevant coursework in strategic communication.
• Minimum of 2 years professional experience in communications, advocacy, or documentation roles within development organisations, NGOs, or government health programmes in Uganda, demonstrating ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated proficiency in photography, videography, and multimedia content creation with evidence of published work showcasing high-quality storytelling and visual documentation skills that meet professional standards.

Desirable

• Master’s degree in Communications, Public Health, International Development, or a related field that would enhance strategic thinking and technical depth in health communication contexts.
• Previous experience working with Global Health Security programmes, infectious disease prevention initiatives, or public health emergency response projects providing valuable contextual understanding.
• Fluency in local Ugandan languages such as Luganda, Runyankole, or Ateso to facilitate community engagement and authentic storytelling across diverse population groups in Uganda.

What the Role Offers

• Competitive monthly salary with performance-based bonuses linked to communication deliverables and programme impact metrics, ensuring fair compensation for results-driven work in Uganda’s NGO sector.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision benefits for the employee and immediate family members, providing peace of mind in Uganda’s healthcare landscape.
• Professional development opportunities including training in advanced communication techniques, photography workshops, and participation in international health communication conferences to build career growth.
• Flexible working arrangements with remote work options one day per week, balanced with necessary field visits to programme sites across Uganda for authentic documentation and stakeholder engagement.
• Generous annual leave allowance of 21 days plus public holidays, recognising the importance of work-life balance in sustaining long-term commitment to public health advocacy in Uganda.

How to Apply

Candidates should submit a detailed curriculum vitae, a cover letter explaining their suitability for this role, and links to a portfolio demonstrating previous communication and multimedia work. Please apply now by clicking the link below.

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