Job Title: Graduate Internship Program (GRIP) 19 No Experience Jobs
Organisation: World Vision Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About the Company:
World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 54 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”
Job Summary: We are thrilled to announce the recruitment for our Graduate Internship Program (GRIP) interns for the Financial Year (FY) 2025 cohort. This program is open to recent university graduates who have a genuine passion for serving the most vulnerable, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas of Uganda. GRIP provides a unique opportunity for young professionals to gain hands-on experience in the field of humanitarian work, while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need. The FY 2025 program will run from October 1st , 2024, to September 30th, 2025, offering graduates the chance to work alongside experienced professionals in our various sectors. We look forward to welcoming individuals with a heart for service and a commitment to making a difference.
Key Responsibilities:
World Vision Uganda (WVU) is a Christian relief, development, and advocacy non-governmental organization committed to empowering children, families, and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. With operations in over 54 districts across Uganda and 54 Area Programs, WVU implements critical projects in key areas such as health and nutrition; Water Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH); livelihoods and resilience; education; emergency response and child protection.
As part of our mission, World Vision is dedicated to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, ensuring that our staff and partners are fully aligned with our strict policies on protection. We do not employ individuals whose backgrounds are unsuitable for working with vulnerable populations.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be a Ugandan citizen.
- Recent graduates who completed a relevant degree within the past two (2) years from a recognized university, with a minimum achievement of a Second- Upper Class degree.
- Young Christian professionals aged 26 or below, actively involved in their church, with strong Christian values, leadership experience, and participation in outreach or mission work.
- Candidates should demonstrate strong character, honesty, and high competency, and be in good physical and emotional health, supported by a recent medical check-up from a recognized medical facility.
- Preference will be given to graduates who have been beneficiaries of World Vision’s child sponsorship program or those who have been positively impacted by World Vision Uganda’s community development programs.
- Candidates must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, such as relatives working for or affiliated with World Vision Uganda
- Here below find the specialties required and the location of the internship once the recruitment process is complete.
Area of Specialization, Number required and Location
- Bachelors of Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option) (4) Oyam/Kampala/Karamoja/Gulu
- Bachelors of Procurement and Supply Chain (1) Kampala
- Bachelors of Public Administration/SWASA (3) Kamwenge/Rakai/Mpigi
- Bachelors of Human Resources Management (1) Kampala
- Bachelors of Arts/Science with Education (3) Oyam/Pader/Gulu
- Bachelors of Science in Human Nutrition (2) Karamoja/Pader
- Bachelors of Science in Agriculture (4) Gulu
- Bachelor of Laws (1) Kampala
How to Apply:
Required Attachments (In a single PDF File)
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copy of National ID
- Statement of Faith in 500 words
- Copies of LC1 Recommendation Letter
- Reference Letter from your Faith Leader
- Copies of Certified Academic Documents
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
Please apply online at the link below.
NOTE: World Vision is committed to the principles of workplace diversity. Qualified women are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. World Vision does not use employment agencies nor does it charge money for recruitment, interviews, or medical checks.
Deadline: 28th September 2024
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