Training Officer
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Media Challenge Initiative (MCI) is hiring a Training Officer based in Arua, Uganda, to design and deliver practical multimedia training for young filmmakers and content creators under the YIGA project. The role involves hands-on workshops, mentorship, and building a youth storyteller network focused on governance and civic content. Applications close on 14 October.
- Role based in Arua, Uganda with field and workshop responsibilities
- Focus on multimedia training, film production, and civic storytelling
- Mentorship and network-building for young content creators
- Deadline to apply is 14 October
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Media Challenge Initiative (MCI)
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Closes 14 Oct
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Job Title:
Training Officer
Organisation:
Media Challenge Initiative
Duty Station:
Arua, Uganda
About Organisation:
Media Challenge Initiative is a youth-driven non-profit, building the next generation of journalists in Africa through training, mentorship and experiential peer-to- peer learning. MCI has been providing professional journalism and multimedia journalism training since 2012. It is a social enterprise led by a team of four Ugandans that focus on student journalists who hope to improve their skills in the fields of journalism by providing media fellowship and journalism workshops.
Job
Summary
The Training Officer will lead the design and delivery of practical multimedia training programmes that build the capacity of young people to create credible, engaging, and impactful civic content. The role focuses on equipping aspiring filmmakers and digital content creators with skills in film production, content creation, civic storytelling, media and information literacy, and related digital tools.
Working under the Youth Inclusion in Governance and Accountability (YIGA) project, the Training Officer will support young people to amplify youth voices and contribute to conversations on governance, accountability, democracy, and meaningful youth participation in decision-making. The position involves planning and facilitating hands-on training workshops, mentoring participants, and helping establish a network of skilled youth storytellers. The Training Officer will work closely with the MCI newsroom and other project teams to ensure training quality and alignment with organizational standards.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities
- Training Design & Delivery
- Design and adapt practical training modules on film production, digital content creation, civic storytelling, media and information literacy, factchecking, and information verification.
- Develop learning materials and session plans relevant to young filmmakers and content creators, incorporating social media, mobile journalism, solutions journalism, and interactive engagement approaches.
- Plan, organize, and facilitate hands-on multimedia training workshops that build practical skills in documentation, critical writing, film production, and civic content creation.
- Create an engaging and supportive learning environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and ethical storytelling.
- Ensure training content supports the wider goals of strengthening youth participation in governance and public discourse and meets MCI quality standards.
- Mentorship & Capacity Building
- Provide ongoing mentorship and technical support to trained participants as they develop and refine their content.
- Support participants to apply their skills in producing films, digital stories, and civic content that amplifies youth voices and highlights community perspectives.
- Help build the confidence and competence of young people to tell their own stories accurately and effectively.
- Contribute to the establishment of a network of trained youth storytellers committed to governance, accountability, and community development themes.
- Follow up with participants after training to track progress, commitments, and next steps.
- Coordination & Field Implementation
- Coordinate the day-to-day implementation of training and capacity-building activities in line with approved workplans, budgets, timelines, and activity plans.
- Prepare and coordinate logistics for training workshops and related project events, including participant mobilisation, venues, materials, transport, and equipment.
- Work with community and local stakeholders to ensure effective participation and timely delivery of planned activities.
- Identify implementation challenges on the ground and promptly communicate them to the Programs Officer and relevant MCI teams.
- Maintain a clear tracker of training activities, deliverables, deadlines, and outstanding actions.
- Ensure training activities are implemented according to agreed plans and quality standards.
- Stakeholder & Community Engagement
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with district local governments, local leaders, cultural institutions, youth groups, community organisations, media, and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate stakeholder
- Qualifications, Skills and
Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication, Film and Television Production, Digital Media, Education, or a related field.
- Practical
- in multimedia production, including film or digital content creation.
- Demonstrated
- in designing and delivering training, workshops, or capacity-building sessions.
- working with young people or in media, governance, or community-focused projects is highly desirable.
- Strong hands-on skills in video production, content creation, and digital storytelling tools.
- Previous
- in a newsroom, media organization, or training environment is an added advantage.
- Strong practical skills in multimedia production and digital storytelling.
- Excellent training design, facilitation, and presentation abilities.
- Ability to simplify technical concepts and deliver practical, engaging learning experiences.
- Good communication, interpersonal, and mentoring skills.
- Strong planning, organization, and coordination abilities.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
- Creativity, patience, and a genuine interest in developing the skills of others.
- Commitment to youth empowerment, ethical storytelling, and continuous learning.
- Proficiency in relevant video editing and content creation tools.
- How to Apply:
- All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
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Education
- bachelor degree
- Work Hours: 8