Uganda Editors’ Guild M-SPACE project officer

Full time @African Centre For Media Excellence posted 1 week ago in Masscommunications
  • Post Date : September 30, 2025
  • Apply Before : October 16, 2025
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Job Detail

  • Job ID 57997
  • Career Level  Officer
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  MassCommunication
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor
  • Job Type  Full time

Job Description

About the Uganda Editors’ Guild 

The Uganda Editors’ Guild is a professional association for editors and senior journalists, dedicated to fostering professionalism, promoting networking, and defending media freedom. As a key partner in the M-SPACE project, the Guild is responsible for shaping editorial standards and promoting ethical journalism across the country.

Key responsibilities

As the Programme Officer, you will be responsible for:

  • Project management: Leading the planning, execution, and reporting of Uganda Editors’ Guild project activities, including trainings, forums and research.
  • Stakeholder engagement: Coordinating with consortium partners (including ACME), and liaising with editors, media houses, and government officials.
  • Monitoring & evaluation: Supporting data collection and tracking progress against project goals.
  • Communication: Drafting and disseminating project-related communications and ensuring proper documentation of all activities.

Qualifications and experience

  • A bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media Studies, Communication, Development Studies, or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of experience in programme or project management, preferably within the media, governance, or civil society sectors.
  • Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and donor reporting.
  • A strong understanding of Uganda’s media landscape.

Core skills

  • Excellent communication and writing skills.
  • Strong organisational and time management abilities.
  • Proficiency in project management tools.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Contract terms

  • Type of Contract: Individual Contract
  • Location: Kampala, Uganda (with occasional travel to project regions)
  • Duration: 24 months (renewable)
  • Start Date: 1 November 2025
  • Application Deadline: October 15, 2025

 

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