Media & Content Officer (Communication Associate)

CIYOTA is recruiting a Media & Content Officer (Communication Associate) under its YIELD Program, run in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. It is a 12-month employability placement at the CIYOTA Field Office in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, reporting to the Communication Manager, and offers a monthly upkeep stipend subject to programme terms, mentorship and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Photograph and film CIYOTA events, school programmes, community visits and field operations.
• Edit and retouch photos and video for web and digital publication.
• Keep a structured cloud archive with regular backups of all media assets.
• Write and produce stories about the impact on forcibly displaced persons and host communities.
• Draft content for the blog, newsletters, press releases, social media and annual reports, and help manage posting schedules.
• Design graphics, banners, posters and brochures that follow CIYOTA’s brand guidelines.
• Work with the Information Systems Officer so media assets fit platform specifications, and support other teams with design when asked.
• Maintain an organised, tagged media library and coordinate media coverage for visiting partners, donors and community activities.

Requirements

• Aged 18–35 years.
• Graduated within the last three years at the time of application.
• A bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Public Relations, Media Studies or a related field from a recognised institution.
• Currently unemployed and available full time for the whole one-year programme.
• Resident in Uganda, in the Kyangwali area where the placement is based.
• Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, and willingness to learn and work in a team.
• Refugees, internally displaced persons and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Apply through the employer’s official page: https://careers.ciyota.org/job?id=46.