5 jobs found in northern region

Uganda - Civil Society Organization Capacity Building Intern Programming  Kotido, Uganda   Description INTERN WORKSITE LOCATION : Kotido District, Uganda LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP:  April – October (Flexible as long as 3 months minimum) Availability: M-F 9am-5pm (Flexbile) INTERN SUPERVISOR & CONTACT INFORMATION:  Governance Manager FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR THE INTERNSHIP:  $500/month stipend Mercy Corps responsibilities For the duration of this internship assignment the intern will receive: Accommodation in shared guesthouse in Karamoja sub-region Per diem while out of duty station Sim card to facilitate communication Visa costs ISOS emergency medical evacuation insurance Transportation between Karamoja and Kampala Field travel costs Mercy Corps email address and online tools All other tools, materials and communication requirements for this SoW to be undertaken Intern responsibilities Intern will remain responsible for all costs associated with: Air travel to/from Uganda Medical insurance Vaccinations Living expenses Providing an adequate computer to complete the necessary work All other costs associated with the internship PROJECT DESCRIPTION :  Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Mercy Corps Uganda is implementing a five year USAID funded Activity named Apolou in the Eastern Districts of the Karamoja sub-region of Uganda. The Activity is implemented in four Districts of Karamoja: Kotido, Kaabong, Moroto and Amudat. It covers programmatic areas including: crop production, agricultural input sales, livestock production, veterinary pharmaceuticals, construction of household latrines, construction of small market infrastructure, WASH infrastructure repair, storing of commodities among other areas. The Activity has 7 subawardee partnerships including local CSOs and INGOs. The Activity has four strategic objectives: Inclusive and effective governance contributes to food and nutrition security Adolescent girls, Pregnant and Lactating Women, and Children under 5 are nutritionally secure Adoption of improved WASH practices Improved livelihoods and income support household food security Apolou works with three local CSOs: Karamoja Peace and Development Agency (KAPDA), Nakere Rural Women’s Activists (NARWOA), and RiamiRiam Civil Society Network. The identified intern will work closely with each CSO and the associated program technical team to ensure that the CSO is achieving identified objectives in their Capacity Development Plans. Required support will include the organization of training, workshops, events and 1:1 learning sessions with CSO staff members. Topics to be covered will include, program management, communications, and good governance, among others. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  The intern will have a unique opportunity to understand the challenges and rewards of working with and for local Civil Society Organizations, while working in the fascinating context of Karamoja, Uganda, as part of an energetic and entrepreneurial team. DELIVERABLES: Successful planning and delivery of training and mentorship to three CSO partners demonstrated through a final comprehensive report including recommendations and associated training materials THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: A Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Management, Communications, or a related field with knowledge and/or interest in the field of international development, Master’s degree is preferred Strong organizational skills Experience and/or desire to support CSOs build their capacity, or experience working/volunteering with small organizations Strong written and verbal communicator (English) Outgoing, enthusiastic, creative, and a tremendous amount of flexibility A self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and limited resources such as intermittent electricity or internet Adventurous person willing to work in the least developed region of Uganda Cultural sensitivity is essential Living   Conditions: The intern will reside in a shared guest house in Kotido District. Internet, electricity and running water are generally available. Access to medical services is limited. Security in Karamoja is good. The intern will have free weekends that can be used for tourism and safari activities at their own expense. Mercy Corps interns and team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours and are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues. Diversity is powerful. To achieve transformational change, we seek out team members with different origins, beliefs, backgrounds and ways of thinking. Diversity helps us unlock complexity.   http://jobs.jobvite.com/mercycorps/job/oSXH9fwp

Uganda- Leadership Initiative Technical Support Intern Programming  Kotido, Uganda   Description INTERN WORKSITE LOCATION : Kotido/Moroto District, Uganda LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP:  April – October (Flexible as long as 3 months minimum) Availability: M-F 9am-5pm (Flexbile) INTERN SUPERVISOR & CONTACT INFORMATION:  Market Systems Development Manager FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR THE INTERNSHIP:  $500/month stipend Mercy Corps responsibilities For the duration of this internship assignment the intern will receive: Accommodation in shared guesthouse in Karamoja sub-region Per diem while out of duty station Sim card to facilitate communication Visa costs ISOS emergency medical evacuation insurance Transportation between Karamoja and Kampala Field travel costs Mercy Corps email address and online tools All other tools, materials and communication requirements for this SoW to be undertaken Intern responsibilities Intern will remain responsible for all costs associated with: Air travel to/from Uganda Medical insurance Vaccinations Living expenses Providing an adequate computer to complete the necessary work All other costs associated with the internship PROJECT DESCRIPTION :  Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Mercy Corps Uganda is implementing a five year USAID funded Activity named Apolou in the Eastern Districts of the Karamoja sub-region of Uganda. The Activity is implemented in four Districts of Karamoja: Kotido, Kaabong, Moroto and Amudat. It covers programmatic areas including: crop production, agricultural input sales, livestock production, veterinary pharmaceuticals, construction of household latrines, construction of small market infrastructure, WASH infrastructure repair, storing of commodities among other areas. The Activity has 7 subawardee partnerships including local CSOs and INGOs. The Activity has four strategic objectives: Inclusive and effective governance contributes to food and nutrition security Adolescent girls, Pregnant and Lactating Women, and Children under 5 are nutritionally secure Adoption of improved WASH practices Improved livelihoods and income support household food security Apolou is committed to building the talent and capacity of our energetic and entrepreneurial team members. The Activity plans to roll out a Leadership Initiative which will build the hard and soft skills of rising leaders and staff members across our field offices. The intern will work closely with Apolou management and the associated technical team members to roll out trainings, workshops, events and to develop materials in support of this initiative. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  The intern will have a unique opportunity to understand the challenges and rewards of internal capacity building within a large team of 150+ staff members, while working in the fascinating context of Karamoja, Uganda, as part of an energetic and entrepreneurial team. The intern will be exposed to Mercy Corps’ unique approach to team capacity building (People with Possibilities, among others). DELIVERABLES: Successful planning and delivery of training and mentorship to staff participating in the Apolou Leadership Initiative demonstrated by a final comprehensive report and associated training materials THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: A Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Management, HR, or a related field with knowledge and/or interest in the field of international development, Master’s degree is preferred Strong organizational skills Experience and/or desire to support team members build their capacity Strong written and verbal communicator (English) Outgoing, enthusiastic, creative, and a tremendous amount of flexibility A self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and limited resources such as intermittent electricity or internet Adventurous person willing to work in the least developed region of Uganda Cultural sensitivity is essential Living   Conditions: The intern will reside in a shared guest house in Kotido/Moroto District. Internet, electricity and running water are generally available. Access to medical services is limited. Security in Karamoja is good. The intern will have free weekends that can be used for tourism and safari activities at their own expense. Mercy Corps interns and team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours and are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues. Diversity is powerful. To achieve transformational change, we seek out team members with different origins, beliefs, backgrounds and ways of thinking. Diversity helps us unlock complexity.

Uganda - Environmental Compliance Intern Programming  Abim, Uganda Description INTERN WORKSITE LOCATION : Moroto District, Uganda LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP:  April – October (Flexible as long as 3 months minimum) Availability: M-F 9am-5pm (Flexbile) INTERN SUPERVISOR & CONTACT INFORMATION:  Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR THE INTERNSHIP:  $500/month stipend Mercy Corps responsibilities For the duration of this internship assignment the intern will receive: Accommodation in shared guesthouse in Karamoja sub-region Per diem while out of duty station Sim card to facilitate communication Visa costs ISOS emergency medical evacuation insurance Transportation between Karamoja and Kampala Field travel costs Mercy Corps email address and online tools All other tools, materials and communication requirements for this SoW to be undertaken Intern responsibilities Intern will remain responsible for all costs associated with: Air travel to/from Uganda Medical insurance Vaccinations Living expenses Providing an adequate computer to complete the necessary work All other costs associated with the internship PROJECT DESCRIPTION :  Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Mercy Corps Uganda is implementing a five year USAID funded Activity named Apolou in the Eastern Districts of the Karamoja sub-region of Uganda. The Activity is implemented in four Districts of Karamoja: Kotido, Kaabong, Moroto and Amudat. It covers programmatic areas including: crop production, agricultural input sales, livestock production, veterinary pharmaceuticals, construction of household latrines, construction of small market infrastructure, WASH infrastructure repair, storing of commodities among other areas. The Activity has 7 subawardee partnerships including local CSOs and INGOs. The Activity has four strategic objectives: Inclusive and effective governance contributes to food and nutrition security Adolescent girls, Pregnant and Lactating Women, and Children under 5 are nutritionally secure Adoption of improved WASH practices Improved livelihoods and income support household food security Apolou is required to monitor environmental compliance to USAID requirements through data collection for indicator tracking and on-site monitoring visits. Additionally, the Activity must submit required reports and information to the USAID Mission and DC periodically throughout the Fiscal Year (1st Oct-30th Sept), this includes Environmental Status Reports, USAID field visits, Data Quality Audits etc. The intern will work closely with technical teams and the Monitoring & Evaluation team to ensure that the Activity is fulfilling the requirements of all environmental deliverables during field implementation. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  The intern will have a unique opportunity to understand the challenges and rewards of working on USAID environmental compliance initiatives, while working in the fascinating context of Karamoja, Uganda, as part of an energetic and entrepreneurial team. DELIVERABLES: Successful monitoring and tracking of environmental compliance initiatives demonstrated through a comprehensive final report, including recommendations THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: A Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Environmental Management, or a related field with knowledge and/or interest in the field of international development, Master’s degree is preferred Strong organizational skills Experience working with USAID environmental compliance requirements, or similar Strong written and verbal communicator (English) Outgoing, enthusiastic, creative, and a tremendous amount of flexibility A self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and limited resources such as intermittent electricity or internet Adventurous person willing to work in the least developed region of Uganda Cultural sensitivity is essential Living   Conditions: The intern will reside in a shared guest house in Moroto District. Internet, electricity and running water are generally available. Access to medical services is limited. Security in Karamoja is good. The intern will have free weekends that can be used for tourism and safari activities at their own expense. Mercy Corps interns and team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours and are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.   Diversity is powerful. To achieve transformational change, we seek out team members with different origins, beliefs, backgrounds and ways of thinking. Diversity helps us unlock complexity.   http://jobs.jobvite.com/mercycorps/job/oIYH9fwg

Uganda - Energy and Digital Finance Intern Programming  Yumbe, Uganda Description INTERN WORKSITE LOCATION : Yumbe, Uganda LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP:  June 2019 - January 2020 (Flexible as long as 3 months minimum) AVAILABILITY:  M-F 9am-5pm (flexible) INTERN SUPERVISOR:  Energy and Digital Finance Advisor   FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR THE INTERNSHIP:  $500/month stipend Mercy Corps responsibilities For the duration of this internship assignment, the intern will receive: Housing in Yumbe (shared) ISOS Emergency Med-Evac coverage Ground transport in country Visa fees to be (reimbursed by Uganda office) One leave day per month Access to Mercy Corps online tools All other tools, materials and communication requirements for this project to be undertaken Intern responsibilities Intern will remain responsible for all costs associated with: International travel Medical costs in addition to standard insurance coverage (vaccinations, if applicable) All other costs associated with this internship PROJECT DESCRIPTION :  Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.  In Uganda since 2006, the Mercy Corps team has differentiated itself as a forward-thinking, market-driven agency, having implemented or currently implementing over 40 programs in country, valued at over 110 million GBP, and impacting the lives of 2.5 million Ugandans and South Sudanese refugees. In Uganda’s West Nile region, Mercy Corps has broadened our reach and understanding of market-based solutions in refugee and host community settings. Our programs reach more than 11,000 refugee and host community members through smart subsidies (for agricultural inputs), financial services (Village Savings and Loan Associations) and improving linkages to suppliers. The purpose of this internship is to facilitate the expansion and growth of demand-driven PAYG energy services including, most importantly, access to electricity, to refugee and host communities in the West Nile. The intern will manage feasibility studies, market research and pilot activities within the Bidi Bidi Innovation Centers using existing funding, and act as a liaison between Yumbe based activities and Kampala based colleagues and partners. This internship will demand effective engagement of the private sector, balanced with deep understanding of end user needs and preferences. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the completion of this internship, the intern will: Acquire experience in grants management of programs. Comprehend the role of program delivery in humanitarian settings Gain experience tailoring energy access program delivery to the specific requirements of humanitarian settings Understand the role of digital financial services in enabling the expansion of energy services Gain experience developing market assessment methodologies and developing private sector partnerships Understand the operational systems of an international NGO in country in implementing emergency programs. Be able to write quality reports, communication pieces, and learning products, and to draft specific program management tools. Acquire experience in developing program proposals. Understand relationships with institutional and private donors (including their procedures and requirements) and partners in country. Gain a general understanding of local social, political, environmental, and economic issues, a basic grasp of their underlying causes in the local context of Yumbe, Uganda and Mercy Corps’ approach to addressing these issues. DELIVERABLES: The Intern will support Mercy Corps Uganda’s Energy and DFS programs through the following activities: Supporting the daily grants activities, in coordination with the Kampala based Energy and Digital Finance Advisor and Yumbe based staff. Representing Mercy Corps in external meetings and coordination fora; Leading sessions during workshops organized for the program’s teams and partners. Conducting applied market testing of new energy products and services as required. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: Currently pursuing or recently completed (no more than 1 year) graduate education in economics, business, energy finance, international development, social sciences, international relations or other relevant field. Demonstrated interest or experience in supporting or leading expansion of products and services in emerging/frontier market or challenging contexts. Proven experience working with individuals and teams to quickly build, test, and scale business models, and jointly identify and prioritize key challenges. Experience working with the private sector and building shared value partnerships. Demonstrated interest in humanitarian and emergency response programming and strong motivation. Experience in drafting or supporting report, communication and learning pieces; Strong writing and analytical skills required; Ability to respect Mercy Corps procedures, to meet deadlines, to work independently and cooperatively with team members is required; Patient, calm, and willing to come to work each day with a sense of humor; Demonstrated familiarity with the context of Uganda. English fluency, spoken and written; Mercy Corps interns and team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours and are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.   Diversity is powerful. To achieve transformational change, we seek out team members with different origins, beliefs, backgrounds and ways of thinking. Diversity helps us unlock complexity.   http://jobs.jobvite.com/mercycorps/job/ojTS9fwX

Teacher Educator Type of role: Advocacy policy and research Location: Kotido,  Uganda Application Closing Date: 30 Jun 2019 Interview date: ASAP Start date: ASAP VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place. Role overview In collaboration with Moroto District Education Office, the Volunteer will lead in building the capacity of local government and schools officials to create an inclusive education environment where children, especially girls, can attend, stay in school longer and receive quality education. Skills, qualifications and experience - Bachelor’s degree in Primary Education, Gender, Inclusive Education, or related discipline - 2 - 3 years’ experience in the field of gender and inclusive education at national or international level - Knowledge and understanding of gender and inclusive education in the Ugandan context is an added advantage - Good experience in designing and implementing a capacity building program - Facilitation, training and mentoring skills - Basic computing skills - Excellent oral and written English language skills  - Excellent planning, organizational and management skills - Ability to interact skillfully with diverse groups of people  - Well-developed drive for results competencies   * Please note that this post is only open to Irish citizens. Allowance and accommodation All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home. VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.   If you’re interested in applying for this role, please  download the job description  for more information. To submit your application, click on ‘Make an application’ and complete all relevant fields on    https://www.vsointernational.org/volunteering/volunteering-pro/jobs/teacher-educator-a0md000000brjxmiaj