Media & Content Officer (Communication Associate) job at COBURWAS International Youth Organization to Transform Africa (CIYOTA)

CIYOTA, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is implementing the Youth Inclusion, Education, Livelihoods and Development (YIELD) Program, which expands opportunities for young people through education, skills development, economic empowerment, and pathways to dignified work. Under the YIELD Program, we invite applications from eligible young graduates for a one-year Employability Associate Program that provides practical workplace exposure, professional mentorship, employability skills, and hands-on experience with credible partner organizations in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

What the Program Offers

Successful Associates will have the opportunity to:

• Gain one year of practical workplace experience within a credible partner organization.
• Develop professional and technical skills relevant to their area of specialization.
• Participate in employability grooming, mentorship, coaching, and professional development activities.
• Gain exposure to workplace systems, processes, ethics, and professional standards.
• Build professional networks and relationships.
• Receive a monthly upkeep stipend during the program, subject to applicable program terms and conditions.
• Strengthen their CV and readiness for future employment opportunities.
• Potentially transition into employment or continued engagement with the host organization, subject to performance, available opportunities, and the host organization’s recruitment requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Reports To: Communication Manager

Location: CIYOTA Field Office/Kyangwali Refugee Settlement

Contract Duration: 12 months

Job Summary

The Media & Content Officer will serve as the primary creative storyteller and media specialist for CIYOTA. This role is responsible for capturing high-quality photo and video content, editing media, producing engaging digital and print communications, and building CIYOTA’s public presence by managing day-to-day media production and storytelling

Key Responsibilities

1. Photography & Videography

• Capture high-quality photography and video footage at CIYOTA events, school programs, community visits, and field operations.
• Edit, retouch, and grade event photos and video footage for immediate publication across web and digital channels.
• Maintain a structured cloud archiving system with daily or weekly backups of all photo and media assets to guarantee data safety and easy team access.

2. Content Creation & Storytelling

• Develop written and visual stories highlighting impact among forcibly displaced persons and host communities.
• Draft compelling content for CIYOTA’s blog, newsletters, press releases, social media accounts, and annual reports.
• Coordinate content schedules and help manage regular posts across official social media and digital platforms.

3. Graphic Design & Brand Consistency

• Design digital graphics, social media banners, posters, brochures, and print collateral aligned with CIYOTA’s brand guidelines.
• Work with the Information Systems Officer (ISO) to ensure media assets match digital platform technical specs and website themes.
• Provide graphic design and visual storytelling support to other departments and project teams as requested.

4. Media Asset Management & Department Support

• Maintain an organized, tagged digital media library for quick retrieval by communications, fundraising, and administrative teams.
• Coordinate media coverage for visiting partners, donors, stakeholders, and community activities.

Requirements

• Aged 18–35 years.
• Graduated within the last three (3) years at the time of application.
• Hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Public Relations, Media studies, or any related field from a recognized institution.
• Currently unemployed and available for full-time engagement throughout the one-year program.
• Be a resident within the country/city where the placement will take place (Uganda, Kyangwali).
• Demonstrate willingness to learn, work collaboratively, and develop professionally.
• Demonstrate good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Be available and committed to completing the full one-year Associate Program.

Inclusion matters

The program is committed to promoting inclusive opportunities for young people.

Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (RDPs) and persons with disabilities (PWDs) are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are seeking young people who are:

Committed, Ethical, Adaptable, Eager to Learn, Professional, Inclusive, Team-Oriented, and Results-Focused. Successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate professionalism, integrity, respect for diversity, willingness to learn, and commitment to the responsibilities assigned by their host organizations.

• Capture high-quality photography and video footage at CIYOTA events, school programs, community visits, and field operations.
• Edit, retouch, and grade event photos and video footage for immediate publication across web and digital channels.
• Maintain a structured cloud archiving system with daily or weekly backups of all photo and media assets to guarantee data safety and easy team access.
• Develop written and visual stories highlighting impact among forcibly displaced persons and host communities.
• Draft compelling content for CIYOTA’s blog, newsletters, press releases, social media accounts, and annual reports.
• Coordinate content schedules and help manage regular posts across official social media and digital platforms.
• Design digital graphics, social media banners, posters, brochures, and print collateral aligned with CIYOTA’s brand guidelines.
• Work with the Information Systems Officer (ISO) to ensure media assets match digital platform technical specs and website themes.
• Provide graphic design and visual storytelling support to other departments and project teams as requested.
• Maintain an organized, tagged digital media library for quick retrieval by communications, fundraising, and administrative teams.
• Coordinate media coverage for visiting partners, donors, stakeholders, and community activities.

• Photography and videography
• Photo and video editing, retouching, and grading
• Written and visual storytelling
• Content writing for blogs, newsletters, press releases, social media, and annual reports
• Social media and digital content scheduling
• Graphic design and brand consistency
• Media asset management and cloud archiving
• Good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Willingness to learn and work collaboratively

• Aged 18–35 years.
• Graduated within the last three (3) years at the time of application.
• Hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Public Relations, Media studies, or any related field from a recognized institution.
• Currently unemployed and available for full-time engagement throughout the one-year program.
• Be a resident within the country/city where the placement will take place (Uganda, Kyangwali).
• Be available and committed to completing the full one-year Associate Program.