Job Title: Communications Officer
Organisation: Luigi Giussani Foundation (LGF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Luigi Giussani Foundation is an indigenous for impact organisation that has for the last 17 years been responding to educational challenges in Uganda through research and capacity building at all levels of education.
Objectives of the LIT Program
The LIT Program aims to transform Uganda’s secondary education into an innovative, quality, and relevant education system that enables students to advance in education and transition into the workforce by 2030. The 5-year (2025-2030) LIT program is designed to deliver four key outcomes, namely 1) Elevated status of the teaching profession; 2) Improved teaching and learning practices in secondary schools; 3) School leaders increasingly adopt effective leadership practices; and 4) Motivated secondary education teaching workforce.
Job Summary: The Communications Officer will be responsible for executing communication strategies that enhance the visibility, outreach, and impact of the LIT program. The officer will manage LGF’s internal and external communications, ensuring that stakeholders, partners, and the public are informed and engaged in the program’s objectives, activities, and outcomes. The role requires expertise in content creation, media engagement, digital communication, graphic design and stakeholder relations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implement a comprehensive communication strategy for the LIT program to enhance awareness and engagement
- Create, edit, and manage high-quality content, including press releases, reports, newsletters, social media posts, website updates, blogs, and multimedia materials
- Develop and design marketing materials, including brochures, posters, banners, social media graphics, reports, and presentations
- Strengthen LGF’s digital presence by managing social media platforms, website content, and online campaigns
- Establish and maintain relationships with media houses, journalists, and key stakeholders to enhance program visibility
- Coordinate program-related events, including workshops, conferences, and press briefings
- Support the development of advocacy materials and storytelling initiatives to showcase program impact
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies and provide regular reports on media coverage, online engagement, and public perception
- Collaborate with program teams to document success stories, case studies, and testimonials from teachers, students, and school leaders
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, or a related field.
- At least (5) five years of experience in communication, graphic design, media relations, or public relations, preferably within the education or nonprofit sector
- Proven experience in graphic design and content creation
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) or other design tools
- Strong writing and editing with the ability to tailor content for diverse audiences
- Proficiency in digital communication tools, including social media management, website content management, and graphic design software
- Experience in media engagement, stakeholder coordination, and event management
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teams and stakeholders
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Academic Documents in a single PDF document to [email protected]. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line.
Deadline: 6th June 2025
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