Graduate Trainee - Communications Assistant job at Water For People

About Water For People Uganda:

Since 2008, Water For People Uganda has partnered with government, civil society, private sector, and communities to develop sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions across Kamwenge, Kitagwenda, Kole, Kamuli, Kayunga, Kabalore, and Kampala districts. Our mission is to ensure everyone has access to safe, reliable water and sanitation services through innovative approaches like the Everyone Forever Model.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and implementing the annual communication plan.
• Support media engagement during key sector events.
• Contribute to communication activities for the UWEWK event and joint campaigns with IRC.
• Manage and update content on the Sanihub website and social media platforms.
• Help research, write, edit, and produce compelling stories, articles, and publicity materials.
• Support the creation of newsletters, bulletins, and promotional materials.
• Capture and compile photographs and videos of field activities and events.
• Contribute to the dissemination of Water For People’s communication campaigns, including the ONE FOR ALL and Agenda for Change initiatives.
• Participate in national and international WASH events, including UWEWK.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Humanities, Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related fields.
• Relevant experience in communications, media relations, or social impact sectors.
• Proven skills in content creation, editing, and digital media management.
• Hands-on experience with social media platforms and analytics tools.
• Strong storytelling skills and attention to detail.

What We Offer:

• A unique opportunity to gain practical experience in the NGO sector.
• Exposure to international and national WASH initiatives.
• Mentorship and professional development in communications.

• Assist in developing and implementing the annual communication plan.
• Support media engagement during key sector events.
• Contribute to communication activities for the UWEWK event and joint campaigns with IRC.
• Manage and update content on the Sanihub website and social media platforms.
• Help research, write, edit, and produce compelling stories, articles, and publicity materials.
• Support the creation of newsletters, bulletins, and promotional materials.
• Capture and compile photographs and videos of field activities and events.
• Contribute to the dissemination of Water For People’s communication campaigns, including the ONE FOR ALL and Agenda for Change initiatives.
• Participate in national and international WASH events, including UWEWK.

• Proven skills in content creation, editing, and digital media management.
• Hands-on experience with social media platforms and analytics tools.
• Strong storytelling skills and attention to detail.

• Bachelor's degree in Humanities, Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related fields.
• Relevant experience in communications, media relations, or social impact sectors.