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FH Association is hiring a Communications Graduate Trainee to support to the Programs department in designing FH Association’s publications and contribute to the development and improvement of the design, branding, and layout of materials produced by Food for the Hungry. S/he will ensure that communications products and reports follow Food for the

Hungry branding guidelines, provide the best possible functionality and usability to Food for Hungry partners, and contribute to the overall branding process. The position bearer supports different departments, Area programs and projects across the organization by designing high-quality visual content including branding for events, information communication and education (IEC) material, flyers, magazines, newsletters, success and impact stories and annual reports among others. All these are done in consistency with Food for the Hungry branding guidelines.

Position Type: Trainee

Position Code: CGT-1125

Contract Length: 6 months

Department: MERL

Location: Kampala

Reports to: MERL Manager

Key Result #1 Support FHU portfolio on documentation and visibility efforts 65%

Coordinate with different program managers to strengthen FH’s brand identity by developing communication products that include digital media, reports, publications, flyers, posters, etc.

Design and layout of reports and other brand IEC products.

Create concepts and ideas to visually communicate the FH brand and goals.

Support in collecting articles, stories, and photos for the production of the FH newsletter

Support the program team in the quality preparation of the Country Office Annual report, based on project results.

Update FH Uganda’s social media; FH-HUB page, X, WhatsApp, and Linkedin ensuring they are regularly updated with the latest materials and information on projects and events.

Partner with the in-house communications team to design concepts for campaigns, events, and other special projects

Engage in internal communications activities for broad exposure to the organization

Key Result #2 Support Key Program Information Management 35%

Support programs to produce FH portfolio overview (summary of all grants with key results of the grants) and circulate every quarter.

Support program documentation of all active grants, proposals, and LKM documents ensuring easy

“irretrievability” when needed.

Ensure Knowledge Management of project closure is implemented by collecting, reviewing, refining, and archiving Past Performance Templates of closing projects.

Key Result #3 Additional Duties

Perform other communication duties assigned by the line manager for the accomplishment of program objectives.

Qualification: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

University degree in Mass Communications, Journalism

Recent graduates (2022-2024) are encouraged to apply

Experience in graphic design and use of graphic design software a must. You need to know how to use Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Canvas, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop, Premier at an advanced level.

Strong writing and interpersonal skills.

Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently.

Innovativeness and willingness to learn

Experience in and basic knowledge of photography and videography is a plus.

Website management knowledge would be an added advantage.

Committed to FH’s mission and vision and values, and particularly to Gender Equity and Diversity.

Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills.

Language

Proficiency in spoken and written English.

How to Apply

FHU is an equal-opportunity employer. All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by Clearly stating the position applied for in the Subject line and submitting only electronic copies in one PDF file not more than 25MB of an application letter, a detailed CV, contact telephone numbers, copies of relevant testimonials/certificates, names/contact details of three referees.

Applications should be sent to the recruitment email

recruitment-fhuganda@fh.org

. All applicants are also required to summarize their experience by following the respective link below:

Communications Graduate Trainee:

https://tinyurl.com/36yxtnxh

Failure to make submissions in both the recruitment email & respective link above will result into automatic disqualification of your application. High level of integrity while filling the links is required and will be considered during shortlisting.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Human Resources Manager,

FH Association Uganda.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 26th November 2025 at 5:00pm. Consider your application unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks.