About ForAfrika                                                                                                                                  

We are the largest African humanitarian and development organisation working to see Africa thrive.

Founded in 1984 in response to a devastation famine in Mozambique, we now operate across the continent, addressing both emergencies and long-term challenges.

We work with local partners to empower communities in transitioning from crisis to prosperity. By addressing the root causes of challenges, building resilience, and fostering self-reliance, we ensure that every African has the resources and opportunities needed to thrive.

General Position Summary

The Communications Officer – East Africa plays a key role in capturing, shaping, and amplifying the stories of ForAfrika’s work across Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and the Central African Republic. This role is responsible for collecting and developing impactful, evidence-based narratives and multimedia content that reflectthe voices of communities we serve and showcase the effectiveness of our programmes to donors, media, and global stakeholders.

This is a dynamic and field-focused role, ideally suited to a self-motivated communications professional with a strong background in humanitarian or development storytelling. The Communications Officer must have a deepunderstanding of the East African context, excellent writing skills, and a sharp eye for ethical, authentic storytelling.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Strategic Content Development

• Lead the creation of compelling, evidence-based narratives that reflect programme impact across East Africa.
• Translate technical programme reports and field data into accessible stories that resonate with external audiences, including donors and media.

• Identify strategic communications opportunities that align with ForAfrika’s mission and advocacy

Field Communications and Deployment

• Coordinate field deployments, including research, planning, and logistics, to ensure efficient and safe content gathering trips.
• Travel regularly to country offices and programme sites to gather high-quality content (stories, interviews, photography, and videography).
• Uphold ethical storytelling standards, ensuring community voices are represented respectfully and accurately.

Media Engagement and Brand Visibility

• Cultivate relationships with local and international journalists and media
• Support the placement of stories and articles that highlight ForAfrika’s impact in the East Africa
• Ensure alignment with ForAfrika’s branding and messaging in all external

Capacity Building and Support

• Mentor and coach field-based staff in content gathering and ethical storytelling best
• Support country teams with communication tools, templates, and guidance for consistent messaging and content quality.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in communications roles within humanitarian or development organisations.
• Graduate degree in journalism, communications, or a related field Equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills in English are
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in fast-paced, field-based
• Strong understanding of development and humanitarian issues across East
• High level of creativity, initiative, and attention to
• Proficiency in photography and videography, with experience using Adobe Creative Suite or similar content creation tools preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to programme sites in challenging
• High level of cultural sensitivity, integrity, and commitment to ForAfrika’s

Special Requirements

• This position is open to nationals or legal residents of East African countries where ForAfrika operates, including Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and the Central African

• Shortlisted candidates will be expected to provide written samples of their

How to Apply:

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