Listing expires November 11, 2026
We are gathering a team of results-driven people with a passion for delivering impact at scale.
Ulalo invites applications from motivated emerging professionals and technically skilled individuals for its apprenticeship programme. Apprentices will gain supervised, practical experience while supporting programmes that improve opportunities for children, young people and communities.
Open Position
Communications Apprentice
The role is based in Mzuzu, with possible travel to project sites . Apprentices receive supervision, mentoring and regular feedback. Completion does not automatically guarantee employment.
Here’s who we are looking for:
- You are energized by ambitious targets and move fast to achieve them.
- You have a bias for informed action.
- You are humble and service-oriented.
- You are ready to learn, adapt, and grow from feedback.
- You take ownership and push forward to deliver results.
- Recent graduates and early-career applicants are welcome, provided they meet the relevant experience requirements. Experience from internships, industrial attachments, volunteering, freelance work or supervised practical assignments is recognised.
- Applicants should demonstrate initiative, integrity and willingness to learn.
Support creative graphic design, multimedia content creation, photography, video production, storytelling, social media content calendars and post scheduling, website updates and advocacy communications. Apply responsible storytelling, consent and safeguarding practices.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, Graphic Design, Digital Media or a closely related field.
- At least six months of practical experience in graphic design, digital content creation, social media management or related communications work, including internships, attachments, freelance or volunteer assignments.
- Demonstrated creativity and strong graphic design skills, with practical proficiency in Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent tools.
- Hands-on experience creating social media content, developing content calendars, scheduling posts and managing audience engagement.
- Ability to create graphics, photographs, short-form videos, reels and other multimedia materials.
- Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines and work collaboratively.
Applicants must submit a portfolio or samples of creative work demonstrating graphic design, social media content creation or multimedia production. Academic, freelance, volunteer and personal projects are accepted.
