Communications Volunteer
2025-08-29T07:55:17+00:00
Habitat for Humanity
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FULL_TIME
Plot 1026, Lukadde Road, Kira Ward
kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Nonprofit, and NGO
Communications & Electronics
2025-09-05T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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Habitat for Humanity is hiring a Communications Volunteer to assist the Communications Department in implementing internal and external communication strategies. The role supports social media management, content development, storytelling, brand visibility, media relations, and documentation of project results to increase awareness and stakeholder engagement with Habitat for Humanity Uganda’s work.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Digital & Social Media Management
- Regularly update HFHU’s social media platforms and website.
- Monitor performance analytics and maintain media coverage records.
Content Development & Storytelling
- Generate content from program areas, including human-interest stories, case studies, and testimonies.
- Produce and edit communication materials (photos, videos, success stories, press releases, and publications).
- Support documentation of program activities using multimedia tools.
Internal Documentation & Knowledge Management
- Maintain an organized repository of communication materials (stories, photos, videos).
- Assist in compiling and editing project reports and communications content across departments.
Media Relations & Visibility
- Assist in planning and coordinating events to ensure visibility and brand alignment.
- Support press engagement and dissemination of information products.
- Conduct basic research and analysis on topics relevant to HFHU communications.
Administrative & Cross-functional Support
- Work collaboratively with programs and other teams to gather content and support communication needs.
- Attend field visits and contribute to timely documentation of field activities and community engagement.
Minimum Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or final-year student in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
- Years of Related Experience: 1–2 years of experience through internship, volunteering, or university projects.
Preferred – In Addition To Minimum
- Prior experience managing social media platforms or creating multimedia content.
- Familiarity with photography, video editing, and/or design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite)
Required Knowledge & Expertise
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
- Basic knowledge of communications tools and digital media strategies.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram).
- Ability to travel to field locations.
- Passion for community development and communications.
Duties And Responsibilities Digital & Social Media Management Regularly update HFHU’s social media platforms and website. Monitor performance analytics and maintain media coverage records. Content Development & Storytelling Generate content from program areas, including human-interest stories, case studies, and testimonies. Produce and edit communication materials (photos, videos, success stories, press releases, and publications). Support documentation of program activities using multimedia tools. Internal Documentation & Knowledge Management Maintain an organized repository of communication materials (stories, photos, videos). Assist in compiling and editing project reports and communications content across departments. Media Relations & Visibility Assist in planning and coordinating events to ensure visibility and brand alignment. Support press engagement and dissemination of information products. Conduct basic research and analysis on topics relevant to HFHU communications. Administrative & Cross-functional Support Work collaboratively with programs and other teams to gather content and support communication needs. Attend field visits and contribute to timely documentation of field activities and community engagement.
Education: Bachelor’s degree or final-year student in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field. Years of Related Experience: 1–2 years of experience through internship, volunteering, or university projects.
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Vacancy title:
Communications Volunteer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Communications & Electronics]
Jobs at:
Habitat for Humanity
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 5 2025
Duty Station:
Plot 1026, Lukadde Road, Kira Ward | kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 29 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Habitat for Humanity is hiring a Communications Volunteer to assist the Communications Department in implementing internal and external communication strategies. The role supports social media management, content development, storytelling, brand visibility, media relations, and documentation of project results to increase awareness and stakeholder engagement with Habitat for Humanity Uganda’s work.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Digital & Social Media Management
- Regularly update HFHU’s social media platforms and website.
- Monitor performance analytics and maintain media coverage records.
Content Development & Storytelling
- Generate content from program areas, including human-interest stories, case studies, and testimonies.
- Produce and edit communication materials (photos, videos, success stories, press releases, and publications).
- Support documentation of program activities using multimedia tools.
Internal Documentation & Knowledge Management
- Maintain an organized repository of communication materials (stories, photos, videos).
- Assist in compiling and editing project reports and communications content across departments.
Media Relations & Visibility
- Assist in planning and coordinating events to ensure visibility and brand alignment.
- Support press engagement and dissemination of information products.
- Conduct basic research and analysis on topics relevant to HFHU communications.
Administrative & Cross-functional Support
- Work collaboratively with programs and other teams to gather content and support communication needs.
- Attend field visits and contribute to timely documentation of field activities and community engagement.
Minimum Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or final-year student in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
- Years of Related Experience: 1–2 years of experience through internship, volunteering, or university projects.
Preferred – In Addition To Minimum
- Prior experience managing social media platforms or creating multimedia content.
- Familiarity with photography, video editing, and/or design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite)
Required Knowledge & Expertise
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
- Basic knowledge of communications tools and digital media strategies.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram).
- Ability to travel to field locations.
- Passion for community development and communications.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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