The External Relations department is responsible for developing and implementing GiveDirectly’s government and external outreach strategy to create awareness of GiveDirectly’s work in Uganda. It leads GD’s ability to understand and track in-country external risks and develop mitigations. The team works with our global communications team to provide high-quality impact content and oversees local and national government, legal, and regulatory contexts.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist in developing and sustaining relationships with media partners
2. Support the team of Associate Field Managers in crafting key messages for public and partner communications
3. Help coordinate external events, meetings, and conferences
4. Conduct research on potential partnership and collaboration opportunities
5. Contribute to the development of in-country social media and digital outreach
6. Monitor media coverage and support analysis of public perception
7. Assist in preparing briefing materials for leadership engagements

Required Qualifications:

1. Current student or recent graduate in Mass Communication, Marketing, or Public Relations
2. Additional knowledge in Cybersecurity, Audit, Risk, or Compliance is a plus
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
4. Strong interpersonal and networking capabilities
5. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in content development and marketing
2. Social media content management skills
3. Media Design systems proficiency
4. Understanding of media relations and public communications
5. Multilingual proficiency is an asset