Communications Intern.
Job Description
About the role
The Communications Intern will support Restless Development Uganda to create engaging, youth-centred content for its digital platforms, campaigns, programmes and events. The role will focus on graphic design, photography, videography, video editing and digital storytelling.
Job title: Communications Intern
Location: Kampala
Stipend: UGX 700,000 (Monthly)
Preferred start date: As soon as possible
Length of contract: 6 Months
Reports to: Communications Officer
Expected travel: Regular domestic travel will be required
Key responsibilities
- Produce and edit short videos, reels, interviews and other multimedia content.
- Design creative graphics for social media, campaigns, events, reports and other communications materials.
- Capture high-quality photographs and videos during programme activities, field visits and events.
- Support the development of project materials, including posters, banners, flyers, social media cards and presentation templates.
- Ensure that all content follows Restless Development’s branding guidelines.
- Organise and maintain the organisation’s photo, video and graphic-design files.
- Follow safeguarding and ethical storytelling standards when creating and publishing content.
- Support the Communications Lead with content planning, campaign delivery and event coverage.
Essential skills and experience
- Experience creating content tailored for a youth-led and non-profit organisation.
- Experience using a DSLR/mirrorless camera or a phone and related equipment
- Practical experience in graphic design, photography, videography and digital content creation.
- Ability to use design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva or similar software.
- Ability to edit videos using Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut or similar software.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good understanding of social media platforms and digital content formats.
- Creativity, attention to detail and the ability to work within deadlines.
- Commitment to youth leadership, inclusion, safeguarding and ethical storytelling.
Desirable skills and experience
- Ability to write clear, engaging stories and captions.
- Basic knowledge of social media analytics and content-performance reporting.
- Experience photographing and filming activities in community or field settings.
What we do for you
Work-life Balance
It goes without saying that we work hard at Restless Development. We also recognise the importance of helping staff to maintain a positive work-life balance by offering:
- 12 days’ annual leave in the 6-month period (in addition to public holidays and with an extra day of annual leave given for each full year of service, up to a maximum of 28 days).
- Birthday Leave.
- Access to flexible working.
- Generous study leave.
To Apply
Please submit:
- Please submit your CV and a cover letter that provides tangible examples of how your skills, knowledge and experience match the role (using no more than 750 words)
- One PDF document containing links to your social media profiles, portfolio and examples of your work. These may include graphic designs, photographs, videos, reels, social media posts or content created through personal, academic, volunteer, community or professional projects.
Apply by 30th October 2026 at 5:00 PM
