URRI Secretariat & Communications Support Officer

Danish Refugee Council - DRC | Staff |
Closing: 23 Feb 2026 5 days remaining
Location: Kampala

Overview

The position holder will strengthen the programme’s visibility and ensure smooth delivery of meetings, workshops, and events. The role combines practical coordination and organizational support with hands-on communication and branding work.

Tasks Summary
  • Support planning, coordination and documentation of quarterly Joint Management Group (JMG) meetings.
  • Support the planning and organization of annual IMC meetings, including programme development, logistics, invitations, and on-site facilitation.
  • Support the planning and organization of field visits, including itinerary development, logistics, development of briefing notes and on-site facilitation.
  • Support preparation of URRI programme reviews, including mid-term, and end-of-programme reviews.
  • Support planning, coordination, and documentation of cross-consortia coordination initiatives.
  • Prepare participant lists, minutes, reports, and photo documentation from events, meetings and missions.
  • Support follow up actions from meetings and events.
  • Support the management of URRI’s social media channels (LinkedIn, X, Instagram), including content planning, posting, and analytics.
  • Work with Consortia Communications Focal Points to design and maintain a centralized URRI Photo and Video Repository for use by all partners.
  • Support the collection and packaging of human-interest stories, photos, and short videos from URRI activities, including through the procurement of freelance services.
  • Support the development of press releases, articles, and success stories for dissemination through social media and partner platforms.
  • Support production and archive high-quality communications and visibility materials, ensuring URRI partners’ compliance with DANIDA visibility requirements.
  • Provide editorial, visual design, and documentation support to the Secretariat and partners to strengthen communications efforts.
  • Undertake any other tasks or responsibilities as required to support the overall objectives of the Secretariat.
Experience Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant experience in programme and secretariat coordination, communications, or events management, preferably in development or humanitarian work. Proven experience organizing meetings, workshops, or high-level events, including logistics, participant coordination, and documentation. Proven experience managing social media channels for an organization. Experience working in multi-partner or donor-funded programmes.

Qualification Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, International Relations, Social Sciences, Communication, Public Relations, or related field.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in written and spoken english.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of local languages spoken in URRI targeted districts is an advantage.

Contract Duration: 12 months.

Work Modality:

Remuneration:

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