Job Title: Assistant Communications Officer – Volunteer Jobs
Organisation: Centre for Citizens Conserving Environment & Management (CECIC)
Duty Station: Kasese, Uganda
About Organisation:
Centre for Citizens Conserving Environment & Management (CECIC) is an advocacy non-profit organization dedicated to influencing environmental policies to benefit the vulnerable. Based in Uganda, the organization was born out of the need to contribute to efforts to turn Africa’s environmental protection potential into reality and to ensure that the local person mostly youth and women benefit from this effort.
Job Summary: CECIC is seeking a creative, motivated, and detail-oriented Assistant Communications Officer (Volunteer) to support the implementation of the organization’s communication and visibility strategy. The volunteer will work closely with the Programs Officer to document CECIC’s activities, manage digital content, and strengthen the organization’s brand presence across traditional and online media platforms.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for young professionals to gain practical experience in environmental communications, social media management, and public advocacy.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the development and dissemination of communication materials such as newsletters, blogs, press releases, and social media content.
- Assist in managing CECIC’s social media accounts (X, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram).
- Capture, edit, and organize photos and videos from field activities and advocacy events.
- Maintain and update CECIC’s website content in collaboration with the Programs and IT teams.
- Contribute to storytelling initiatives that highlight community voices and project impact.
- Support the organization of media engagements, campaigns, and public events.
- Document success stories, lessons learned, and field reports for internal and external sharing.
- Ensure brand consistency and adherence to CECIC’s communication guidelines.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (or final-year student) in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Development Communication, or related field.
- At least 1 year of experience in communications, media relations, or content creation (volunteer or professional).
- Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
- Proficiency in social media management and digital content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite, CapCut, or equivalent).
- Basic photography and video editing skills are an added advantage.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities.
- Passion for environmental protection, climate justice, and community empowerment.
- Willingness to volunteer and learn in a collaborative, fast-paced work environment.
Terms of Engagement
This is a volunteer position for an initial period of six (6) months, renewable based on performance and organizational needs. While the position is unpaid, CECIC may provide facilitation for fieldwork and official assignments in line with its volunteer policy.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, detailed CV (with three professional referees), and copies of relevant academic credentials to:
The Programs Officer,
Centre for Citizens Conserving Environment & Management (CECIC),
P.O. Box 644, Kasese – Uganda.
Tel: +256 (0) 773156180
Email: [email protected]
Deadline: 30th October 2025
Note:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- CECIC is an equal opportunity organization.
- We strongly encourage applications from young professionals, women, and passionate advocates for environmental and climate justice.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12