IDI seeks a creative, hands-on Communications Officer to lead visual storytelling for the organisation. This role sits at the intersection of graphic design, video production and digital communications. You’ll turn complex research and health data into polished, on-brand content, infographics, videos, social media assets and donor-facing materials. You’ll manage IDI’s digital platforms and strengthen the systems that capture, organise and share our work. The ideal candidate pairs design skills with a storytelling instinct, making science accessible to researchers, partners, policymakers, and the public alike.
Key Responsibilities
Detailed Responsibilities
Graphic Design (35%)
Create visually appealing materials, such as infographics, brochures, posters, reports, newsletters and presentations communicating IDI’s research, programmes and initiatives.
Develop digital assets for the website, social media and email campaigns, consistent with brand guidelines.
Translate complex scientific data into accessible visualisations and illustrations for non-expert audiences.
Ensure all designs meet accessibility standards (WCAG) and are optimised for print and digital platforms.
Video & Photography Production (30%)
Script, shoot and edit video content, including educational visuals, and promotional pieces to raise awareness and engage relevant audiences.
Collaborate with subject matter experts, including coordinating external vendors or freelancers as necessary, to ensure scientific accuracy.
Web & Social Media Management (20%)
Maintain and update the IDI website, ensuring content is current, accurate and accessible.
Grow and manage social media accounts (LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) through consistent, data-led content.
Maintain a well-organised media bank for storage, retrieval and repurposing of communications assets.
Brand, Events & Capacity Building (15%)
Maintain IDI’s visual brand identity across all platforms and documents, including donor branding requirements.
Provide communications support for events, launches, workshops and field visits.
Build staff capacity through storytelling, photography and videography training.
Support emergency communications by promptly packaging and sharing time-sensitive content.
Academic Qualifications
graphic design, multimedia arts, visual communication, or a related discipline.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, multimedia arts, visual communication, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 3 years’ professional experience in graphic design and video production, preferably within a healthcare, scientific or non-profit environment.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects) and other relevant tools, including Canva.
A robust portfolio demonstrating expertise in graphic design, data visualisation, photography and video production.
Proven ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging visuals for diverse audiences.
Knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG) and best practices for print and digital media.
Excellent project and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working across functions.
Experience with donor-funded programmes and knowledge of public health or infectious disease topics is advantageous.
More details
Job Code: CO X001 No of Positions: 1 Station: Kampala Classification: Full-time Duration: 12 Months Reports to: CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST Posted Date: 2026-07-06 15:34:01.000 Closing Date: 2026-07-17 11:59:00.000
72 undergraduate students of Makerere University have successfully been admitted to the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2026, an initiative of the Millennium Campus Network (MCN) and United Nations Academic Impact. Makerere’s Fellows were selected from a record-breaking 76,000 applicants from over 6,000 campuses across 174 countries to participate in the ambitious programme.
According to the Fellowship website, the programme aims to make the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and UN Academic Impact Principles a reality on campuses, in classrooms and throughout communities. Millennium Fellows are university undergraduates selected for their leadership on sustainable development projects in their communities. As Fellows, they complete a semester-long leadership development programme that strengthens their student organizing, partnership-building and community-impact skills.
In his congratulatory message to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Sam Vaghar the Executive Director, MCN shared that Over 330 campuses across 60 nations have been selected to host 2026 Millenium Fellows. “Congratulations to you and Makerere University for having a cohort of Millennium Fellows from your student body again this year!”
Below is a sample of the work of the Class of 2026.
At Harvard University, a UN Academic Impact member institution in the United States of America, Millennium Fellows are expanding OpenDoor, an AI-powered platform that helps people navigate retraining, job opportunities and pathways into high-demand careers. The project grew from their work with people experiencing homelessness and from seeing how difficult workforce programmes can be to navigate even when support exists. Advancing SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, it expects to reach about 7,500 people during the Fellowship.
At the University of Ilorin, a UN Academic Impact member institution in Nigeria, Millennium Fellows are building what they describe as Africa’s first green AI policy framework, helping policymakers and developers understand how artificial intelligence can advance while reducing energy use, pollution and material waste. Aligned with SDG 13: Climate Action, it expects to reach about 75 people during the Fellowship.
At BRAC University, a UN Academic Impact member institution in Bangladesh, a Millennium Fellow is advancing SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production through a start-up replacing single-use products with environmentally friendly alternatives. Its current focus is a paper pen that uses roughly 90 per cent less plastic than a conventional pen, with a seed built in so it can grow into a plant when properly disposed of. The project expects to reach about 450 people.
At Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, a UN Academic Impact member institution in Moldova, a Millennium Fellow is advancing SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being by studying how environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity may affect recovery after brain surgery. By bringing simple digital monitoring tools into postoperative care, the project aims to help doctors make timelier decisions.
We wish our Millennium Fellows an impactful fellowship.
The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released admission lists of candidates admitted under the Talented Sports Men & Women, Disability and District Quota Schemes with Government sponsorship 2026/27 Academic Year including appeals and remarked cases.
Other admission lists released include A-Level Applicants with Ugandan and those with Foreign Qualifications, Diploma in Performing Arts, Mature-Age Entry and Bachelor of Education (EXTERNAL Batch 2) for the Academic Year 2026/2027 under self sponsorship.
Makerere University‘s position in the July 2026 edition of the Webometrics Rankings has improved from 925th to 776th globally and from 13th to 11th on the Continent, compared to the January 2026 edition. Makerere remains the top-ranked University in Uganda and East Africa.
The new rankings are as a result of improved performance in the Impact Rank, which measures the number of external domains referring/linking to Makerere (from 1,593 to 1,185) and the Excellence Rank, which measures Research papers in the top 10% most cited between 2019 and 2023 (from 1,095 to 715).
Please see the attached screenshots for details or view Makerere‘s rankings online using the link below:
The Webometrics Ranking of World Universities aims to recognize and promote the digital transformation of higher education institutions by evaluating how effectively they reflect their academic, research, and societal contributions online.
We remain committed to ensuring that all our good work in teaching and learning, research, knowledge transfer, and partnerships continues to be reflected online through various journals and other platforms.
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