Position Title: Communications volunteer

Location: Kampala, Uganda (with frequent travel to field locations)

Reports to: Country Director

Application Deadline: 15th – 08 – 2025

Website: www.nwoyacharity.org

About us:

Nwoya Charity Foundation (NCF) is a registered charity non-governmental organization based in Uganda. Founded in 2019, NCF aims to give hope to orphans, women, and youth facing extreme poverty, exploitation, and abuse. The organization empowers and supports vulnerable persons through poverty relief, educational support, and health services, helping them become self-sustaining, contributing members of society. Each year, NCF serves over 2,000 individuals in Northern Uganda, providing opportunities to learn new skills, start businesses, access quality education, and improve health conditions.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a passionate and proactive Communication Volunteer to support our outreach, storytelling, and content development efforts. This role is ideal for individuals who are creative, digitally savvy, and committed to amplifying the voices and impact of our organization. The volunteer will play a key role in enhancing our visibility across digital platforms, engaging stakeholders, and sharing our mission with broader audiences.

Role Description

This is an on-site contract role for a Communication Volunteer located in Kampala. The Communication Volunteer will be responsible for:

• Assist in the creation and scheduling of content for social media, newsletters, and websites
• Draft engaging blog posts, success stories, and press releases
• Support in editing and formatting organizational materials (reports, brochures, etc.)
• Monitor media mentions and assist in press outreach when needed
• Design basic graphics using tools like Canva, and other Adobe software
• Help maintain and update the organization’s photo and media library
• Contribute to communications strategy and calendar planning

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, LinkedIn)
• Experience with content creation, writing, or digital storytelling
• Basic graphic design or video editing skills are a plus
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to meet deadlines
• Passion for charity and working with the most vulnerable persons in the program area.

Disclaimer:

• Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, and other administrative requirements.
• NCF does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
• Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in Uganda other than their country of nationality, may not be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, 03 pager update CV (as single document), and contact details of three professional referees to info@nwoyacharity.org copying nwoyacharity.foundationug@gmail.com only with the subject line:

“Application: Communications Volunteer”

NO Hard copies needed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. NCF is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages everyone to apply.