Job Title: Communications Assistant
Organisation: Wezesha Impact
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Wezesha Impact is a social enterprise that empowers young people to thrive in life and drive economic development. Our focus is promoting youth entrepreneurship and employability. We equip youth with the skills and opportunities to find and keep a job, start, and grow a business or get involved in their communities. We believe that true empowerment is a result of skills development coupled with personalized mentoring and intensive coaching that unlock one’s ability to achieve their true potential. We believe that each young man and woman has the potential to lead a productive life and contribute positively to society.
Job Summary: The Communications Assistant will ensure continuity of communications work for six months, supporting brand visibility, media relations, content creation, digital engagement, and communication across the organisation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Brand Visibility and Media Outreach
- Enhance digital presence and coordinate media relations.
- Build relationships with journalists and coordinate media activities.
- Review media coverage and ensure aligned messaging.
Content Development and Impact Storytelling
- Write blogs, stories, and content.
- Manage multimedia content.
- Capture field stories and package content.
Digital Engagement and Social Media Strategy
- Manage social media accounts and website.
- Monitor online engagement.
- Produce analytics reports.
Internal and External Communications Support
- Draft internal updates.
- Support cross-team communication.
Event Management Support
- Prepare event media reports.
- Coordinate branding and documentation at events.
Fundraising Support
- Develop success stories, case studies, and multimedia content to support fundraising initiatives
- Collaborate with the fundraising team to ensure timely content delivery and alignment with donor reporting requirements
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
- Three years of experience in communications or media relations.
Key Skills
- Communication and Writing
- Digital and Social Media management.
- Event Planning and Coordination
- Design and Multimedia (Graphic design skills Photography and videography, Photo and video editing)
- Communication Management
- Project and Time Management
- Media and Public Relations
How to Apply:
Send your application and CV to: [email protected] with the subject: COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
Deadline: 5th December 2025
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36