Content and Communications Officer job at Save the Children International

Vacancy title:
Content and Communications Officer

Jobs at:
Save the Children International

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, June 23 2025

Duty Station:
Moroto | Uganda | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 16 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

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 centrally 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.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

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