Position Title: Communications Intern
Organization: Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO)
Location: Kampala
Reports To: Communications Support Officer
Duration: 6 months
Start Date: Immediate
Background
1.0. About the Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO)
GAYO is a youth-led gender-balanced Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that advocates for environmental sustainability and community development. Founded in 2014 in Ghana, GAYO is dedicated to raising awareness, educating and building the capacity of different stakeholders to adopt sustainable environmental practices that satisfy the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to have a good quality of life. As part of the Green Africa Youth Organization’s aim to expand across other African countries, we have established the GAYO in Uganda office to advance the mission of researching to provide solutions to pressing environmental issues through youth empowerment and public education. To achieve its objective, GAYO works with various institutions and multiple levels of governance to implement climate change, circular economy and disaster risk reduction projects within communities. Visit our website for more information: www.greenafricayouth.com
2.0. Position description
The Programs Intern will support and enhance timely communication of the organization under the guidance of the Communications officer. Responsibilities include designing communication tools, news letters, and content creation. The intern will offer coordination support for flawless implementation of communication plans to enhance reach to diverse audiences.
3.0. Position roles and Responsibilities
3.1. Content Creation and Management
- Draft and publish engaging content for GAYO’s social media platforms, including posts, stories, and campaigns.
- Assist in developing multimedia content, including graphics, videos, and blogs, to highlight GAYO’s activities and achievements.
3.2. Media Relations
- Support the preparation of press releases, newsletters, and articles for media outlets.
- Assist in organizing quarterly media interviews and ensuring placement of articles in leading newspapers.
- Maintain a media contact database and foster positive relationships with journalists.
3.3. Internal and External Communications
- Collaborate with the Programs and M&E teams to gather project updates, impact stories, and visuals for documentation.
- Support the organization of stakeholder events, workshops, and campaigns by creating promotional materials.
3.4. Monitoring and Evaluation
- Monitor social media metrics and prepare monthly analytics reports to evaluate engagement and reach.
- Collect feedback from stakeholders and the public to improve communication strategies.
- Support the documentation of lessons learned and best practices in communication efforts.
5.0. Qualifications
- A recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
- Proficiency in digital tools and platforms, including Canva, Adobe Suite, and video editing software.
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
- Knowledge of social media trends and best practices for engagement.
- Computer proficiency is an added advantage
- Experience using website content management systems (e.g., WordPress or webflow).
- Familiarity with environmental sustainability and climate change concepts is an advantage.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
6.0. Expected Deliverables
- Regular updates on GAYO’s social media platforms, maintaining consistent and engaging content.
- Successful coordination and documentation of quarterly media interviews and articles.
- Comprehensive monthly analytics reports on communication performance.
7.0. Terms and Conditions
- Contract Period: 6 months
- Working Hours: 20 hours per week (Full-time)
- Working Language: English and Ganda/kiswahili
- Monthly stipend: UGX200,000
7.0. How to apply
Please apply via email using this link.
Your application package should consist of: a one-page cover letter stating your interest in the role and highlighting your relevant achievements in the role and a recent CV – all these merged into one single pdf. Not more than 5 MB in size.
8.0. Equal Opportunity and Employment Policy
GAYOs’ hiring policy is geared to ensure that the organization hires employees without regard to their race, color, religion, tribe, citizenship, age, gender, marital status, socio-economic background or sexual orientation. GAYO’s policy is that applicants for employment and career progression are considered solely based on their relevant qualifications and competencies.
9.0 Please note that applications received after the deadline cannot be considered.
GAYO will only contact applicants shortlisted for this position. If you do not receive any feedback from GAYO a week after your application, it means you were not successful in this particular position. However, we would recommend regularly checking our website or social media channels for opportunities we continually make available.
Application Deadline: 28th.02, 2025