Communications & Advocacy Specialist (Narrative, Visibility & Fundraising Lead) Jobs – Bantwana Initiative Uganda

Job Title:  Communications & Advocacy Specialist (Narrative, Visibility & Fundraising Lead)

Organisation: Bantwana Initiative Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

In 2005, Bantwana Initiative Uganda was founded to support the fourth wave of the HIV epidemic impact on communities that saw a massive increase in Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Since local registration, Bantwana  has strengthened its collaboration with  local leaders as well as focused community efforts which emphasizes holistic care for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). Bantwana has addressed compounding vulnerabilities especially those affected by poverty, HIV, and gender-based violence, which are affecting adolescent girls and boys as well as younger children-through parenting programs.

Job Summary: The Communications & Advocacy Specialist will strengthen BIU’s fundraising capacity, visibility, and influence by translating programme evidence, learning, and community voices into compelling narratives that mobilize resources from diverse funding sources, including donors, foundations, corporates, embassies, individual giving, and events.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop fundraising and visibility materials including organizational profiles, programme briefs, case studies, and impact stories.
• Strengthen funding proposals and fundraising pitches through clear, evidence-based narratives.
• Support diversified fundraising initiatives through tailored communications.
• Develop briefing packs, pitch decks, and presentations for fundraising and advocacy engagements.
• Grow BIU’s strategic social media presence to support fundraising and advocacy goals.
• Ensure all communications meet safeguarding, ethical, and funder-compliance standards.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in NGO communications, advocacy, or fundraising support.
• Proven experience in developing fundraising or donor-facing materials.
• Strong evidence-to-storytelling and narrative development skills.

How to Apply:

Submit a CV (maximum 3 pages), a cover letter, and two writing samples (fundraising, donor, or advocacy focused).

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Deadline: 2nd January 2026

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Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60