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CLOSED – Call for expression of interest: ACME seeks Editors-at-Large for new journalism support initiative

Role: Editor-at-Large Date of issue: 3 December 2025 Application deadline: 12 December 2025 Duration of assignment: 1 January – 30 June 2026 Duty station: Uganda Terms of reference Introduction and background Uganda’s media sector faces persistent challenges that undermine the quality and sustainability of journalism. Many newsrooms, especially small and medium-sized outlets, struggle with limited […]

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Call for applications: Training on covering Uganda’s general election

The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) invites applications from Ugandan journalists for a series of intensive short courses on Covering Elections. About the course As Uganda approaches another general election, the role of the media in ensuring informed, inclusive and responsible public debate remains critical. Journalists are central to helping citizens understand the issues at […]

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CLOSED: Call for applications – Uganda Editors’ Guild M-SPACE project officer

The Uganda Editors’ Guild, a co-implementer with ACME, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Programme Officer to lead its activities under the Media Support for Public Accountability and Civic Engagement in Uganda (M-SPACE) project. This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in strengthening media independence and enhancing public accountability in Uganda. […]

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CLOSED: Request for expression of interest – Social and Behaviour Change researchers

ACME, as an implementer of the Power for Food Partnership (PFP) project supported by SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, plans to conduct formative research to inform the design of a Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) programme focusing on the connection between Regenerative Agriculture and Productive Use of Renewable Energy, referred to as the RA-PURE nexus. This […]

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CLOSED: Grants for investigative reporting projects on public accountability

The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) is delighted to announce another opportunity for journalists across Uganda to apply for grants supporting investigative journalism projects aimed at promoting accountability, transparency and the protection of human rights. These grants are specifically designed to assist journalists working on ambitious, high-impact public interest stories. Key information and dates […]

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Call for proposals: Consultant to develop journalism ombudsman and public editor guide

The Uganda Editors’ Guild seeks the services of a consultant to lead the development of a News Media Ombudsman / Public Editor Guide for news media organisations and platforms in Uganda. The Uganda Editors’ Guild is co-implements this initiative with the African Centre for Media Excellence under the Media Support for Public Accountability and Civic […]

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Journalists in Uganda invited to pitch investigative story projects for grant support

The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) is delighted to announce a new opportunity for journalists across Uganda to apply for grants supporting investigative journalism projects aimed at promoting accountability, transparency, and the protection of human rights. These grants are specifically designed to assist journalists working on ambitious, high-impact public interest stories. Key information and […]

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Call for applications – Public accountability reporting fellowship for journalists

The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) invites applications for its Public Accountability Reporting Fellowship, an intensive training and mentoring programme for journalists in Uganda. This fellowship is designed to strengthen journalists’ capacity to provide in-depth, evidence-based coverage of public accountability issues, with a particular focus on oversight, governance and service delivery. Through this fellowship, […]

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