Content and Communications Officer

Communications & PR

Overview

Support content creation and communications to promote children's advocacy.

You have:

• At least a bachelor’s degree in communication, Social Sciences or Marketing.
• 1-2 years minimum experience of working in content marketing/communications.
• Excellent writing skills, ideally with experience of writing up interviews/Case studies.
• Experience of using Premiere or Avid to edit b-rolls/film content and editing photography in a professional setting.
• Fluency in English.
• Good working knowledge Of Ng'akarimojong.
• Experience of working for an international NGO or in international development.
• Experience of using InDesign to design infographics and photo-shop of imagery.

Content and Communications Officer

Country/Region: Uganda

Location: Moroto

Organization: Save the Children International

Join us to lead sustainable change for children:

• Be part of a GLOBAL and DIVERSE technical community
• Get EXPOSURE in many different contexts
• Test and scale up INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
• Influence policies that affect MILLIONS OF CHILDREN

OVERVIEW

Are you passionate about being an advocate for children? Do you want to use your expertise to bring about lasting change for children and be a part of an inspiring, dynamic global movement?

ROLE PURPOSE:

As a Content and communications officer, you will support team members in delivering information and content queries and requests. You will have to produce fundraising and campaign materials, creating facts, stats and case studies, producing photos and videos. editing b-rolls, creating share cards and social posts.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

Sounds interesting? Read more below

THE ROLE

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Supporting the production of content materials

• Produce high quality case studies.
• Produce high quality photos and videos.
• Manage and respond to requests for content or information.
• Research and chase down compelling stories and project information.
• Create and maintain a database with overview of all projects and programmes — identify engaging content opportunities Edit film content into b-rolls.
• Edit photo content.
• Run an archive of staff first person accounts/days in the life on content hub.
• Research and gather facts, stats, information and updates from country projects
• Ensure all information is shared centrallyy on content hub in a timely manner Ensure content is currently uploaded and tagged
• Support the communications coordinator with the development of content of a variety of channels
• Support the team with a content calendar

Advocacy

• Maintain the government relations system
• Support on the delivery of key events
• Support on the design and development of advocacy capacity building training materials
• Support on the role out of advocacy and communications capacity training to all Save the Children field offices
• Support on advocacy projects as requested
• Monitor requests coming in from field teams

Communications

• Support the communications coordinator on the delivery of the communications strategy.
• With support from the communications coordinator manage Save the Children's social media channels.
• Support on the design and development of communications capacity building training materials.
• Create branding and communications materials: social media posts, one pagers, infographics etc.
• Manage communications request system.
• Develop, edit. design and disseminate new content (such as best practice and lesson learning studies).
• Support the organization of on-line and in person convener events, launches. field visits etc.
• Project manage ad-hoc communications support (such as videographers or photographers). from writing the TOR„ to dissemination of finalized products.

Develop and disseminate communication products such as invitations, podcasts, blogs as relevant.

To be a strong supporter and advocate for children in this role you will need to have:

• At least a bachelor’s degree in communication, Social Sciences or Marketing.
• Enjoy working in a high paced environment with multiple projects and priorities able to deliver to tight deadlines
• 1-2 years minimum experience of working in content marketing/communications
• Excellent skills in proactively researching, identifying and chasing Strong Story leads to deliver engaging new content
• Able to work independently and be able to take own initiative where required
• Experience of using Premiere or Avid to edit b-rolls/film content and editing photography in a professional setting
• Diplomacy and excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent writing skills, ideally with experience of writing up interviews/Case studies
• Strong attention to detail
• Fluency in English
• A commitment and passion to work within an NGO environment
• Commitment to the best practice in ethical and production values for content gathering — constantly seeing to improve standards
• Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of the Save the Children mandate and child focus and ability to ensure this continues to underpin all aspects of work
• Commitment to Save the Children’s child protection policy
• Experience of working for an international NGO or in international development
• Knowledge of digital fundraising, marketing products or channels
• In-depth understanding of different types of content and uses
• Experience of using InDesign to design infographics and photo-shop of imagery
• Experience Of online archiving systems for photos and film
• Passion for following market trends across NGQ media, corporate, consumer sectors and sharing inspiring ideas
• Good working knowledge Of Ng'akarimojong.

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Application closes on June 23, 2025 midnight Uganda time.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents.

OUR DIVERSITY BELIEF

Save the Children International is committed to create a truly inclusive, effective and representative organisational culture, encouraging equity and diversity among its employees and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We want our people to be truly representative of all sections of society. Having a diverse profile of employees, different age groups, backgrounds, cultures, & disabilities etc. We are guided by our values in everything we do, and recognise that being a diverse and inclusive employer helps us fulfil our responsibility to make a difference for children around the world.

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