Communications Officer

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.

All around the world, people are waking up to the deepening crisis of nature loss. A growing realization that nature is our life-support system. And that nobody will be spared from the impacts of its loss. Here at WWF, we are helping tackle this enormous global challenge. Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from HR and Finance to advocacy and conservation science. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us create a better future for people and wildlife.

We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. From individuals and communities to business and government, we are part of a growing coalition calling on world leaders to set nature on the path of recovery by 2030. Together, we seek to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainable.

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and highly qualified person to fill the position of Communications Officer.

• Support the implementation of WWF Uganda’s communications strategy by producing high-quality, audience-focused content; managing digital communications platforms; strengthening media engagement; and delivering communications campaigns that increase the visibility, understanding, and impact of WWF Uganda’s conservation work among communities, policymakers, partners, donors, and the wider public.
• Prepare annual work plans and budgets for communication, partnerships, and external relations initiatives in line with the WWF-UCO communication and project objectives.
• Support the development and implementation of project communication, partnerships, and external relations strategies for guiding all related interventions for the organization in line with the WWF-UCO communication and project objectives strategy.
• Develop, design, and disseminate information and communication materials for communication, partnerships, and external relations guiding all project and organizational interventions in line with WWF standards.
• Identify ways to measure the success of activities and ensure regular evaluation reports are produced and prepared for individual campaigns, programmes, and projects.
• Promote the visibility of WWF-UCO programmes and interventions with relevant audiences/media platforms, represent the organization at international, national, and local levels in line with the WWF-UCO communications strategy and project objectives.
• Work in close partnership with the Comm, Marketing and Brand Senior Manager, conservation programme leads to develop and disseminate quarterly bulletins highlighting Landscape conservation activities and impact.
• Support in writing and editing website stories; social media copy; newsletters; human-interest/conservation stories; press releases; briefs; talking points; basic multimedia content; and quality control/proofreading before publication.
• Strengthen the UCO Communications platforms through generating digital content, content planning/calendar management, platform-specific content (LinkedIn, Instagram), community management, performance analytics, reporting, optimization based on insights, and maintaining a consistent publishing schedule.
• Support the delivery of creative, targeted, and impactful communication, advocacy, and engagement campaigns, activities, and projects, which support the objectives of WWF Uganda conservation impact and communications strategy.
• Support the preparation of talking points and speeches for project teams.
• Create strong alliances and networks, support effective partnerships with international, national, local public and private stakeholders in line with WWF-UCO communication and Project objectives.
• Network with partners to ensure participation at partner-led public events to enhance WWF Uganda’s visibility in the relevant operating area.
• Supports media relations by maintaining media relationships/contact lists, identifying media opportunities, pitching stories, coordinating interview requests, drafting press materials, and supporting media monitoring.

• Minimum requirement of a bachelor’s degree in mass communication (Public Relations/Media Communication) or other related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in communications, preferably in an NGO.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of website content management tools.
• Experience working on Information, Communication, and Educational programmes targeting environmental or sustainable development issues with an NGO would be an added advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to be adaptable and flexible.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines and manage a number of conflicting and frequently changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability in digital and social media management, web publishing/CMS, communications analytics, visual storytelling/content production, editorial writing, and editing, plus basic familiarity with design tools such as Canva, Adobe, or equivalent.
• Skills in project planning, demonstrated ability to support fundraising, and experience working with donors.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English and relevant languages spoken in project areas.
• Able to demonstrate a range of communication and influencing styles to suit a wide range of stakeholders; internally and externally.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Self-confident and well-rounded, with the capacity to understand multiple perspectives and cultural differences, and navigate them diplomatically.
• Familiar with environmental sustainability and conservation issues in Uganda, or a strong desire and ability to learn.
• Adherence to WWF’s values, which are: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration.

Email an application cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, and contact details of three (3) referees plus copies of academic qualifications (sent as one PDF document) clearly indicating “Communications Officer” in the subject line to recruitment@wwfuganda.org.