Communications Associate
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International Justice Mission (IJM) is hiring a Communications Associate based in Kampala to develop and manage strategic content, digital assets, storytelling, and media relations that amplify advocacy and brand consistency. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field and at least five years of relevant experience in media, public relations, or communications.
- Kampala-based role with standard 8 to 5 working hours
- Focus on strategic content, digital asset management, and storytelling
- Requires bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field
- At least five years of relevant media, PR, or communications experience
- Justice sector or media reporting experience is an added advantage
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- Language Requirement:
- English
- Working Hours:
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- Job descriptions &
Requirements
Who We Are
International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 countries. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.
We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.
The Need
For 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people globally from violence by 2030, we are seeking to recruit a
Communications Associate based in Kampala.
Job
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic communication plans that align with organizational goals and effectively engage diverse audiences across digital and traditional platforms.
Proficiency in content creation and digital asset management, including tagging, categorizing, and curating multimedia assets for optimal accessibility, discoverability, and brand consistency.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the capacity to build and sustain relationships with internal teams, media professionals, and external stakeholders to amplify messaging and drive engagement.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and compellingly to varied audiences, including policymakers, partners, and the public.
Ability to anticipate communication needs and recommend solutions, including identifying trends, managing risks, and adapting strategies to enhance impact and ensure alignment with program objectives.
Summary
Plays a central role in developing, managing, and disseminating strategic content that amplifies key messages and stories aligned with organizational goals. This role ensures effective coordination across teams, platforms, and stakeholders to support advocacy, engagement, and brand consistency through digital asset management, media relations, and storytelling.
Key
Responsibilities
- Examine and appraise content strategies to ensure alignment with program goals, audience engagement, and brand standards across digital and traditional media platforms.
- Conduct and oversee digital asset management (DAM) systems, ensuring assets are properly tagged, categorized, accessible, and maintained for optimal performance and global usage.
- Take the lead in gathering, and developing high-impact program success stories, including coordinating interviews, conducting photo and video shoots, editing multimedia content, and producing engaging reels and other digital storytelling assets
- Identify and disseminate compelling stories and media materials that elevate survivor voices, support advocacy campaigns, and engage diverse audiences locally and globally.
- Compare and reconcile media engagement plans with emerging trends, stakeholder needs, and program objectives to sustain relevance and impact.
- Advise and train internal teams and partners on communications best practices, system usage, and strategic messaging to foster collaboration and consistent delivery.
Education
&
Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in media, journalism, communications, broadcasting or related field.
- At least five (5) years’ relevant
- in media broadcasting, public relations or communications (
- working in media reporting within the justice sector preferred).
- Strong
- in development, analysis and implementation of communication and media strategies, and tracking of media trends.
- Demonstrated active involvement in social media channels (including X(Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Blogging and SnapChat) with verifiable digital presence.
- developing and managing social media publishing and monitoring software.
- Proficient in group facilitation, with demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with partners, staff and colleagues with a high level of tact, diplomacy and confidentiality.
- Demonstrated ability to respond effectively and with an appropriate degree of urgency to the needs of a dynamic team, internally and externally.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Valid driving license.
- Computer literate - highly proficient in Microsoft Office programs and publishing software packages.
- Critical Qualities
- Mature Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.
- Proven ability to present complex data and information in a clear and compelling manner to a wide range of stakeholders.
- with Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) or similar program.
- Exceptional expertise in photography and videography.
- Fluency in English and at least one local language, with excellent writing and speaking in both.
- Computer literate with proficiency in MS Word, Outlook.
- Application Process
- Please submit Resume/CV, Cover Letter, and Statement of Faith* in one PDF document to ugandarecruiting@ijm.org by 1600hrs EAT on Friday 14th August 2026 with the subject line
- APPLICATION COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE
- . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- What does IJM have to offer?
- A meaningful role contributing to IJM's mission.
- A competitive salary and
Benefits
package.
A diverse and international working environment.
Opportunities for professional development and growth.
Daily, quarterly and annual community spiritual formation opportunities.
Flexible remote working arrangements, depending on location and role requirements.
What is a statement of faith? A statement of faith should describe your faith and how you see it relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.
IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy and Code of Conduct. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing the candidates value congruence and thorough background, police clearance and reference check processes.
IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.
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