Bantwana Initiative Uganda (BIU) is a child- and youth-focused organization implementing evidence-driven programmes in child protection, positive parenting, early childhood care and education, youth livelihoods, and community strengthening. BIU works with communities, government, and development partners to deliver rights-based, sustainable impact.
BIU is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
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 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.
Minimum Qualifications & 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.
