Luigi Giussani Foundation
Introduction
Luigi Giussani Foundation (LGF), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is proposing to implement the Leaders in Teaching (LIT) program, a flagship initiative designed to transform secondary education in Uganda by addressing barriers to quality teaching and learning, with a particular emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects. Designed to further Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works Strategy, the LIT program aims at strengthening Uganda’s secondary education system to better equip young people, particularly young women, with the skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to access dignified livelihoods and fulfilling work.
About Mastercard Foundation and Young Africa Works Program
The Mastercard Foundation is a global foundation based in Toronto, Canada, with several offices in Africa. The Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. One of the largest foundations in the world, the Mastercard Foundation works with visionary organizations to enable young people in Africa to access dignified and fulfilling work. Currently, the Mastercard Foundation is implementing a 10-year strategy, Young Africa Works, which seeks to enable 30 million young people in Africa (70% young women) to secure dignified and fulfilling work by the year 2030.
About Luigi Giussani Foundation
Luigi Giussani Foundation (LGF) is an indigenous for-impact organisation that has been at the forefront of responding to responding to educational challenges in Uganda through research and capacity building. Based in Luzira, Kampala, LGF implements programs in the following thematic areas: Teacher Professional Development, Life Skills and Values Enhancement, Foundational Learning and School Culture, and Leadership and Management. All these programs are delivered with an emphasis on Gender Transformative Education, Climate and Environment Education, Agency and Wellbeing, Research and Learning and Advocacy and Partnerships as cross-cutting issues.
Objectives of the LIT Program
The LIT Program aims to transform Uganda’s secondary education into an innovative, quality, and relevant education system that enables students to advance in education and transition into the workforce by 2030. The 5-year (2025-2030) LIT program is designed to deliver four key outcomes, namely 1) Elevated status of the teaching profession; 2) Improved teaching and learning practices in secondary schools; 3) School leaders increasingly adopt effective leadership practices; and 4) Motivated secondary education teaching workforce.
The key interventions for the LIT program include piloting the recruitment of passionate young people into the teaching profession, training STEM teachers, strengthening school leadership, and elevating teachers’ professional status in Uganda. It will focus on developing inclusive, gender-responsive, and innovative delivery of STEM courses and addressing barriers to teacher capacity, particularly in rural areas.
To enhance the program’s impact, LGF seeks to recruit;
Job title: Communications Officer
Reports to: Communications Director
Duty Station: Kampala
Employment Type: Fulltime
Job Summary
The Communications Officer will be responsible for executing communication strategies that enhance the visibility, outreach, and impact of the LIT program. The officer will manage LGF’s internal and external communications, ensuring that stakeholders, partners, and the public are informed and engaged in the program’s objectives, activities, and outcomes. The role requires expertise in content creation, media engagement, digital communication,
graphic design and stakeholder relations.
Key Responsibilities
• Implement a comprehensive communication strategy for the LIT program to enhance awareness and engagement
• Create, edit, and manage high-quality content, including press releases, reports, newsletters, social media posts, website updates, blogs, and multimedia materials
• Develop and design marketing materials, including brochures, posters, banners, social media graphics, reports, and presentations
• Strengthen LGF’s digital presence by managing social media platforms, website content, and online campaigns
• Establish and maintain relationships with media houses, journalists, and key stakeholders to enhance program visibility
• Coordinate program-related events, including workshops, conferences, and press briefings
• Support the development of advocacy materials and storytelling initiatives to showcase program impact
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies and provide regular reports on media coverage, online engagement, and public perception
• Collaborate with program teams to document success stories, case studies, and testimonials from teachers, students, and school leaders
Qualifications and Experience
• A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, or a related field.
• At least (5) five years of experience in communication, graphic design, media relations, or public relations, preferably within the education or nonprofit sector
• Proven experience in graphic design and content creation
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) or other design tools
• Strong writing and editing with the ability to tailor content for diverse audiences
• Proficiency in digital communication tools, including social media management, website content management, and graphic design software
• Experience in media engagement, stakeholder coordination, and event management
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teams and stakeholders
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Academic Documents in a single PDF document to hr@lgfug.org by June 6, 2025. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line.
