Restless Development Uganda is inviting applications for its Communications Intern position in Kampala, offering young creatives an opportunity to develop practical experience in graphic design, photography, videography, video editing and digital storytelling. The six-month internship provides a monthly stipend of UGX 700,000 and is suitable for final-year students, recent graduates and individuals awaiting graduation who are looking to establish careers in creative media and digital communications.
Applications close on 30 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. Successful candidates are expected to start as soon as possible and should be prepared for regular domestic travel to support programme activities, field visits and organisational events.
About Restless Development Uganda
Restless Development has operated in Uganda since 1997, working alongside young people to create lasting social change. The organisation supports youth leadership and development through four impact areas: Voice and Democracy, Education and Livelihoods, Gender and Sexual Health, and Climate Justice.
Its programmes aim to strengthen young people’s participation in decision-making, improve access to education and sustainable livelihoods, advance sexual and reproductive health and rights, promote gender equality, and encourage climate action.
The organisation currently operates in 26 districts across Northern, North-Eastern, Central and Eastern Uganda, with offices in Kampala, Jinja, Moroto and West Nile.
Communications Internship Details
Position: Communications Intern
Organisation: Restless Development Uganda
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Monthly stipend: UGX 700,000
Contract duration: Six months
Preferred start date: As soon as possible
Application deadline: 30 October 2026, 5:00 PM
Reports to: Communications Officer
Employment type: Full-time
About the Role
The Communications Intern will support the organisation’s communications activities by producing engaging, youth-centred content for digital platforms, campaigns, programmes and events. The successful candidate will contribute to communicating the organisation’s work through creative visuals, compelling stories and multimedia materials.
The position offers practical exposure to content production in a development-focused organisation, making it particularly relevant to individuals interested in digital marketing, multimedia production, journalism, communications and creative storytelling.
Key Responsibilities
The intern will support the communications team through the following activities:
- Produce and edit short videos, interviews, reels and other multimedia content for digital platforms.
- Design graphics for social media, campaigns, events, reports and organisational communications.
- Photograph and film programme activities, community engagements, field visits and events.
- Develop posters, banners, flyers, social media cards and presentation templates.
- Ensure all creative materials comply with the organisation’s branding guidelines.
- Organise and maintain photography, video and graphic-design files.
- Apply safeguarding principles and ethical storytelling standards when documenting young people and communities.
- Assist with content planning, campaign implementation and event coverage.
Eligibility Requirements
The internship targets young people beginning their careers in creative media and digital content creation. Final-year students, recent graduates and individuals awaiting graduation are encouraged to apply.
Applicants should demonstrate practical skills and an interest in creating digital content for youth-focused and nonprofit organisations. Experience gained through academic assignments, volunteering, community initiatives, personal projects or professional engagements may help demonstrate relevant capabilities.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
Candidates should demonstrate experience or practical competence in graphic design, photography, videography and digital content creation. Familiarity with DSLR or mirrorless cameras, smartphones and related recording equipment is important.
Applicants should also have experience using design applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva or equivalent tools. Video-editing skills using Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut or similar software are required.
Additional essential competencies include strong written and verbal communication, an understanding of social media platforms and digital content formats, creativity, attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
A commitment to youth leadership, inclusion, safeguarding and ethical storytelling is also expected.
Experience writing engaging captions and stories, analysing social media performance, and photographing or filming community activities will be an added advantage.
Benefits of the Internship
The six-month opportunity offers a monthly stipend of UGX 700,000 and practical experience within a youth-focused development organisation.
Restless Development also highlights workplace benefits that include 12 days of annual leave during the six-month period, in addition to public holidays, birthday leave, access to flexible working arrangements and study leave. Applicable employment terms should be confirmed with the organisation.
Application Process
Interested candidates must submit a CV and a cover letter of no more than 750 words, providing specific examples of how their skills, knowledge and experience match the position.
Applicants must also prepare one PDF document containing links to their social media profiles, portfolio and examples of previous work. These may include graphic designs, photographs, videos, reels, social media posts and content created through personal, academic, volunteer, community or professional projects.
Applications should be submitted through the official recruitment portal before the stated deadline.
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can access the official application portal here:
The deadline is 30 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. Applicants are encouraged to prepare their documents and portfolio links early to avoid missing the closing date.
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