Job Description

The Senior Project Officer - Communications will lead the development and production of high-quality, audience-focused communications products that showcase the impact, lessons learned, and successes of CRS Uganda's programs. Working closely with project teams, local partners, and participants, this role will package these insights for donors and stakeholders, ultimately advancing CRS' mission to serve the poor and vulnerable.

We are currently recruiting a Senior Project Officer - Communications at Catholic Relief Services based in Kampala to join our growing team.

The successful candidate will take ownership of day-to-day responsibilities, work closely with colleagues across departments, and contribute to the continued success of the organisation. This role suits someone who is reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

If you meet the requirements and are looking for a rewarding new role, we would like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Capture high-quality photography, videography, interviews, and testimonials directly from the field to showcase the impact of CRS Uganda's programs.
Collaborate closely with project teams, local partners, and project participants to maintain a consistent, active pipeline of human-interest stories and multimedia assets.
Write, design, and produce creative visibility materials, including project fact sheets, two-pagers, brochures, presentations, and donor-facing marketing materials.
Create tailored, engaging multimedia content for CRS global social media platforms (such as LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram) in coordination with project teams.
Ensure all produced materials strictly adhere to CRS graphic identity guidelines and specific donor branding and marking requirements.
Provide hands-on communications support for events, including managing signage, producing handouts, capturing event photo/video, and coordinating visibility assets.
Develop and distribute simple, practical content collection tools for field staff and partners, such as basic interview templates and photo/video guidance.
Provide casual, hands-on technical guidance and basic training to staff and local partners on how to capture quality photos, videos, and stories in the field.
Manage relationships with local and national media outlets, identify opportunities to elevate program visibility, and package field content and press materials to support country leadership with external representation and media engagement.
Adapt the writing, tone, and messaging of materials to fit the specific needs of different audiences, ensuring all materials are properly formatted and ready for distribution.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field; experience with INGOs or UN agencies preferred.
Minimum 3 years’ of marketing and communications experience, ideally for an NGO or another organization involved in development and humanitarian programming.
Individual must possess the ability to influence without direct authority.
Ability and desire to work effectively with diverse staff, partners, and participants in a cooperative and professional manner.
Must possess the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated track record of successfully developing and disseminating information to a variety of target audiences.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and desktop publishing tools is required.

Skills

Communications Relationship Management Program Management Strategic Thinking Content Creation Social Media Management Graphic Design Photography Videography Media Relations

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