Graduate Fellow – Content Developer (6‑month contract)

About the role

Busitema University is seeking a Graduate Fellow to join its Website Development and Management Committee for a six‑month fixed‑term assignment. The fellow will create original web and marketing content, ensuring it is engaging, user‑friendly, and optimized for search engines.

Key responsibilities

• Develop content strategies and pitch ideas to the Committee and Office of Institutional Development.
• Produce original, SEO‑friendly web copy, graphics, and multimedia assets.
• Write new web pages, edit and proofread existing material before publication.
• Manage content distribution across digital channels, including social media.
• Analyze web traffic and performance metrics to assess content effectiveness.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, marketing, mass communication, education, library and information science, development studies, law, or a related field.
• Experience in original copywriting, graphic design, or related content creation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Required skills

• Content management systems: Drupal, WordPress
• Graphic design tools: Photoshop, Flash
• Web technologies: HTML, CSS
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques