Communications Volunteer

Job Description

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Position: Communications Volunteer (1 Position)
Duration: 6 months
Location:  Kampala, Uganda (with possible field travel)
Reporting to: Communications Officer

About Women’s International Peace Centre

Women’s International Peace Centre, formerly Isis-WICCE, is a feminist organization founded in 1974 and based in Kampala, Uganda. Our mission is to ignite women’s leadership, amplify their voices, and deepen their impact in creating peace. Our WEAVE model intersects research, evidence-based advocacy, holistic healing, skills, and movement-building to advance women’s leadership for peace. The Peace Centre works in Africa and Asia, at a regional and global level, with women war survivors, women human rights defenders, and women’s rights organizations to amplify women’s voices and advocate for policies addressing the impact of conflict on women and communities. We have designed The Women’s Situation Room (WSR) ;  a non-partisan mechanism that mobilizes women and youth to promote peaceful and democratic electoral processes. The goal is to enhance the active participation of women and youth in fostering peaceful elections.

Role Purpose

The Communications Volunteer will support the Women’s Situation Room (WSR) Uganda’s internal and external communication efforts to enhance visibility, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement. The volunteer will assist in developing and disseminating content that highlights WSR’s work in promoting women’s participation in peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and democratic processes.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing communication strategies and campaigns aligned with WSR’s mission.
• Draft, edit, and publish content for WSR platforms, including social media, newsletters, reports, and the website.
• Capture and document WSR activities through photography, videography, and storytelling.
• Support media engagement efforts, including drafting press releases, media advisories, and maintaining a media contacts database.
• Monitor media coverage related to WSR’s focus areas and prepare regular summaries.
• Contribute to the creation of IEC materials (brochures, flyers, fact sheets) and multimedia content.
• Support live coverage of events (e.g., tweets, live blogging, video updates).
• Archive and organize communication materials and records.
• Assist in measuring the impact of communication efforts using analytics tools.
• Perform other communication-related tasks as required.

Core Competences 

• Availability to volunteer full-time for the agreed duration.
• Commitment to WSR Uganda’s mission and values, especially regarding peace, women’s rights, and democratic governance.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to take initiative.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills in English; knowledge of local languages is an asset.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic digital marketing tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and basic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Spark).
• Experience in photography/videography and editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere) is an added advantage.
• Prior experience in communications, media, or advocacy work (including internships or volunteering) is desirable.

Deadline – 24th June 2025

Application Process

Interested candidates should send applications and CVs including three references with contact details and copies of academic and professional testimonials by email to: applications@wipc.org

The Executive Director,

Women’s International Peace Centre

Plot 1467, Church Road, Bulindo, Kira.

Any inquiries should be submitted through the email address listed above. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. The successful candidate should be able to start immediately.