Internship Opportunities at Restless Development Uganda

Job Title: INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
 
The YouthMap Internship Programme aims to equip talented young people with the skills and practical experience required to work, lead and contribute to development efforts. The programme is being implemented by Restless Development in partnership with the International Youth Foundation and funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
We are currently seeking applications for the programme’s first cycle of internships beginning in April 2013. Successful applicants will undertake internships lasting six months with leading employers across a range of sectors. They will benefit from regular training and mentoring, and will jotn a vibrant alumni network upon successful completion of the programme. Interns will receive a monthly stipend during their placement.
Internship opportunities are available in the following sectors: agriculture; information and communications; NGO; government; banking and finance; and tourism and hospitality. In the first cycle, internships will be based in Kampala and the following USAID priority Districts: (Western) Bushenyi and Kasese; (Eastern) Jinja and Busia; and (Northern) Gulu and Lira.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Requirement:
To participate in the YouthMap Internship Programme you must:
Be aged 23-30 years
Be a citizen of Uganda and a resident of the District where the internship is located
Hold a diploma of at least two years or a University degree (first or upper second)
Have a strong work ethic and a commitment to community development

How to apply:
You can apply online at www.career-spark.ug or download an application form at www. career-spark.ug and email to internship@career-spark.ug
Applications can also be posted to the following address: Restless Development Uganda, P. O. Box 1208, Jinja
or be submitted in person at the Restless Development offices in Jinja and Kampala. The closing date for applications is Friday, 29 March 2013.

Further Information:
To find out more go to www.career-spark.ug email Joshua@restlessdevelopment.org or call 0332276185.

Internship Vacancies at Medical Access Uganda Limited

Job Title: INTERN – SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

   
Medical Access Uganda Limited (MAUL) is an organization dealing in the importation and Distribution of HIV related drugs in Uganda. MAUL has an established extensive service Offering including a dedicated procurement agency, providing a comprehensive drug & health Commodity supply chain and logistics solution across Uganda.
MAUL is looking to recruit for the following positions:
INTERN – SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Medical Access seeks to recruit Internship trainees who will obtain on-the -job experience.in the area of supply chain management
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
Support in the development of clients health commodities forecasts and budgets.
Support development of supplier catalogues.
Support tracking of supplier performance.
Support warehousing, distribution and Inventory management.
Requirement:
Degree in Health sciences including Veterinary medicine, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, MBCHB, etc.
1 -2 years working experience.

How to apply:
Qualified and interested persons who wish to apply may post an application letter with a detailed CV and copies of academic transcript naming at least three professional referees with their telephone contacts to:
Applications should be addressed to: Human Resources Manager Medical Access Uganda Limited P.O.Box 23186 Kampala Uganda
Deadline: Not later than September 14th 2012.

FLAT Intern Job Vacancy at Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development

Job Title: FLAT Intern

Job Description



Position: FLAT and Finance Intern Contract duration: 6 months Location: Kampala and Karamoja-Pokot, Uganda Starting Date ASAP

I. Background on ACTED

ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination.

ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 30 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff. ACTED has a 100 million € budget for over 350 projects spanning 8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion. For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org.

II. Country Profile

Capital Office : Kampala National Staff : 77 Areas : 2 (Northern Uganda, Karamoja) On-going programmes : 13 Budget : 2.9 M

ACTED has been active in Uganda since May of 2007, both in the northern region and Karamoja. In the North, ACTED supports the early recovery process with a specific focus on the needs of returning populations displaced by years of conflict. It also expands access, retention, equity and quality of primary education. In Karamoja, the focus is enhanced food security and resilience to disasters, especially droughts, as well as improving the primary education sector. In 2010, ACTED began laying the foundations for long term economic development by strengthening livelihoods, building community infrastructure, increasing access to markets, and focusing on disaster preparedness and drought early warning. In 2011, ACTED expands its disaster preparedness interventions, responds to early signs of a drought in North Pokot, consolidates DEWS, continues publishing timely and useful drought bulletins, pilots a SMS-based health reporting system in Karamoja, while continuing interventions focused on increasing market access, and capacity building of farmers and pastoralists to strengthen livelihoods. In addition to these long-term development activities, ACTED will maintain an emergency response capacity and will use its experienced and recognized expertise to advocate sustainable cross-border solutions in Karamoja and Pokot, as well as in Northern Uganda.

III. Position Profile

The position of International FLAT Intern in Uganda will be 50-40% based in Kampala and 50-60% based in the cross border Karamoja-Pokot Area (KPA). While in Kampala, the FLAT intern will be detached to the Country Finance Department under the supervision of the CFM. In Karamoja-Pokot, the FLAT intern will provide support to the Area Coordinator on all FLAT functions depending on priorities identified by the Area Coordinator. As KPA contains 7 bases, the FLAT intern will be expected to undertake extensive travel to fulfill his/her duties.

Kampala Duties: • Preparation/cross check of Allocation tables • Preparation /cross check of Project Budget Follow Up • Preparation /cross check of Monthly running cost • Preparation/cross check of ATROCE: project cash requirements follow-up • Cross-check PRATIC • Cross-check of Cash request • Cross-check of Contract Follow Up and HR TITANICS • Support the country finance team as otherwise required by the Country Finance Manager. • Support the capital HR officer in updating the national staff contracts’ database, staff personal files and leave follow up. Karamoja-Pokot Duties Finance: • Support the Area Finance team in BFU preparation. • Support the Area Finance team to develop bi-monthly cash request and cash planning. • Verify accountability of Cash for Work payments and support program and finance teams for cash for work planning and disbursements. • Support to Drought Early Warning System team to undertake field and training payments • Support the finance department in preparing the monthly cash payments schedule to ensure finance team make almost all field payments • Support the finance department in preparing the monthly FLAT documentation package sent from the area to the capital office. Logistics • Prepare with the Area Logistics teams the vehicle/motorcycle/generator fuel and repair follow up. • Support to Area Logistics and Finance departments to close “fuel loans” • Verify monthly asset and stock updates. • Ensure weekly vehicle planning is undertaken in each base and consolidated at area level • Verify compliance with ACTED procurement procedures • Support the logistics team in updating the order and delivery follow up • Analyze vehicle/motorcycle/generator running costs. • Verify vehicle logbooks. • Field market surveys • Procurement monitoring Administration/HR • Verify compliance with ACTED HR procedures, notably in ensuring that personal personnel files are updated and originals transferred to the capital office. • Support area Finance/Administration department in preparing the monthly payroll. • Verify that premises leases are up to date.

Training/Process • Documentation of area-specific FLAT compliance practices • Hold orientation and refresher trainings for field teams on basic flat procedures

IV. Qualifications:

• Postgraduate diploma in Finance or International Relations • Previous related work experience, preferably in the humanitarian field w/knowledge of finance and logistics • Postgraduate diploma in relation to the position • Excellent English writing and communication skills • Ability to work efficiently under pressure • Ability to work in an unstable security environment moving • Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions • Ability to work independently and creatively about the land and capital

V. Conditions:

Field Intern benefits include: a 300 USD per month living allowance, coverage of all accommodation, food, and travel costs, a luggage allowance of 50 kg., and the provision of medical, repatriation, and life insurance.



How to Apply

Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to stages@acted.org Ref : FLATI/UGA/RW
For more information, visit us at http://www.acted.org

Commercial Pilot Intern Vacancy at Relief International

Job Title: Commercial Pilot Intern

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Intern for Commercial Pilot of Low-Cost Rainwater Storage Product

LOCATION: Mbarara, UGANDA

DURATION: 12 months (with possibility of extension)

START DATE: July 2012

SUMMARY: The Intern needs to have a diverse skill set that demonstrates creativity, operational management and ability to train. The intern will work closely with the RI field staff and the clients using the flexible rainwater storage product. The intern will oversee the final assembly of the product in Uganda and develop a quality control system. In addition the intern will improve the ease of installation of the rainwater bag and will improve upon the training program for installers to rapidly increase the number of installer in Uganda. He/ She will work closely with the RI Technical Director to develop improved installation methods and to make the product more user-friendly. The successful candidate will also work closely with the Project Manager to ensure that supply chain for the product is maintained.

This position is based in Uganda and will be part of the RI/EWV Domestic Rainwater Harvesting Project. More information on the project can be found at: http://drwh.enterpriseworks.org/

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Support:

• Provide oversight and supervise training for workers that are assembling the final product in Uganda • Improve the training program for installers of the rainwater bag in order to increase the installation capacity in Uganda.

• Provide support to the marketing team with ideas and • Provide follow-up in the field for the early adopters to identify potential design and performance issues and to recommend solutions to the RI Technical Staff; • Provide inputs to improve the user friendliness of the product and to reduce installation and production costs.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate engineer or business major with a combination of education and experience in product assembly, construction, and product promotion. • Experience in product assembly a plus. • Experience as a trainer important, since much of the work will involve training of local staff and installers. • Marketing and promotion experience also desired. • Experience living and working in a developing country context. • Strong motivation to take on the challenges involved in developing products for the households at the bottom of the pyramid. • Fluency in English. Local language skills a plus.

Salary / Pay: A stipend of $1350 per month. Accommodations: Stipend includes housing costs. RI will assist with finding appropriate lodging for intern. Insurance: Traveler’s Health and Evacuation Insurance provided.

Airfaire: Cost of airfare included (1 roundtrip ticket)

 

How to Apply

  

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a cover letter, resume, salary history, 3 professional supervisory references (whom we may contact after a second interview) with the date of availability to productdevelopmentresumes@ri.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The email subject line MUST include the following: Commercial Pilot Intern. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply ASAP.

CDC Jobs in Uganda - Campus Ambassador Job Vacancy

Job Title: Campus Ambassador (Volunteer)

Job Description

We are looking for CDC Representatives (Campus Ambassadors) to play an integral role in building awareness of CDC in their respective disciplines (schools / colleges). Reps will gain valuable experience in grassroots marketing, PR (Public Relations), events planning, and project management. The rep job is structured and ideal for undergraduate student leaders who are looking to build their CV. All we ask for is a lot of initiative, creativity, and between 6 to 10 hours per week.

At NFT Consult, we believe that career development is a lifelong process of exploration and decision-making.  It’s with that philosophy that we started the Career Development Center (CDC) with Makerere University.  Although we started with Makerere University, our vision is to spread across all the Universities in Uganda, providing equal opportunities to All students.
We provide programs and services to help students integrate their academic experiences with lifelong learning and career opportunities through effective career exploration, planning, and preparation.   As the students prepare academically we plan to also start their professional preparation through placements and internships, with an aim to open a clear channel between the needs of industry and the world of education.

The Person

There are multiple characteristics that will make up a CDC Campus Ambassadors;

• We want someone who wishes to enhance their college experience, likes people, loves to think creatively and who seeks more than a traditional internship and campus job.

• We are looking for student leaders who want to develop – those people who are actively involved with 1, 2 or more on-campus student organizations.

• Someone who knows how important extracurricular activities and professional experience are to their future leadership and success, one who is organized, reliable, and have their fingers on the pulse of campus.

• A confident communicator, who’ll will be happy to liaise with corporate supporters and individuals and will use your creativity to help with publicizing CDC events and activities• A passion for the university development.

• We shall recruit at least one ambassador from each School/College/Department so please specify the degree program in which you are enrolled.

Job Purpose

• To assist the CDC team to maximize awareness and attendance of the university students, especially from your discipline (school / College).

• To help with the planning and organization of CDC events.

• To help CDC in understanding student expectations, likes, and dislikes.

Responsibilities

Communications & PR

1. To assist with development of communications materials.

2. To assist with creation and distribution of promotional items.

3. To assist with CDC events.

4. Main responsibility will be to increase attendance of fellow students in your discipline to the CDC events.

Person Specification

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and interpersonal.

• Must be very outgoing, good at networking, and posses leadership qualities.

• Creativity (idea generation) and ability to work on own initiative and meet deadlines.

• Attention to detail.

• Excellent team player.

• Social media enthusiast.

Desirable

• Previous marketing, fundraising or events experience.

Renumeration

This is a voluntary position and is unpaid however you are absolutely allowed to indicate it on your CV as work experience while at campus!

Duration

We ask for a minimum commitment of 2 semesters (1 academic year) for 1-2 days per week.

What we offer

• The opportunity to develop valuable marketing, leadership, and communications skills.

• A personal development plan and regular support to help you in your role.

• Exposure to NFT Consult and CDC job opportunities and career advancement.

• Opportunity to network with industry professionals from CDC partner companies.

• References can be supplied on successful completion.

• Plus, there’s swag! Your popularity will increase




How to Apply


Please send your CV and Cover Letter expressing your interest by to:
NFT Consult CDCEmail: cdcjobs@nftconsult.com

Please use the title CDC Campus Ambassador in the subject line header.

Interview date: Shortlisted candidates will be notified.
** Part of the recruitment process will be to excel at publicizing CDC events – we shall keep track of the number of students that attend due to your referral

Please state your availability on the application and how many days a week you are available.

CDC Uganda Internship Vacancies Open

Job Title: Intern(Volunteer)

Job Description


At NFT Consult, we believe that career development is a lifelong process of exploration and decision-making.  It’s with that philosophy that we started the Career Development Center with Makerere University.  Although we started with Makerere University, our vision is to spread across all the Universities in Uganda, providing equal opportunities to All students.
We also believe that developing of our regional future workforce is a collective responsibility of employers, the community at large and academia.   We thus actively partner with the business community in a number of programs where we apply our career expertise to identify students’ passions and full potential in their journey toward career fulfillment.
We provide programs and services to help students integrate their academic experiences with lifelong learning and career opportunities through effective career exploration, planning, and preparation.   As the students prepare academically we plan to also start their professional preparation through placements and internships, with an aim to open a clear channel between the needs of industry and the world of education.

The Person

• A bright and enthusiastic individual seeking to gain an insight into the public relations function of NFT Consult’s Career Development Centre.

• In this role you will provide valuable administrative support to a small and dynamic team and will be comfortable carrying out routine tasks individually and as part of a team. There will also be the opportunity to carry out specific projects for the right person.

• A confident communicator, you will be happy to liaise with corporate supporters and individuals and will use your creativity to help with publicizing CDC events and activities.

• A passion for the university development and a strong interest in Uganda.

Job Purpose

• To assist the CDC team to maximize awareness and attendance of the university students.

• To help with the planning and organization of CDC events.

Responsibilities

Communications & PR

1. To update and maintain the CDC website page and CDC’s presence on social media sites, including Twitter and Facebook.

2. To maintain the CDC photo library and registrant database.

3. To assist with development of communications materials.

4. To assist with creation and distribution of promotional items.

Events & Research

5. To assist with CDC events.

6. To give support to third party industry events, which may include attendance as a CDC representative.

7. To undertake specific research projects occasionally to help bring new supporters on board e.g. students, professors, and corporates.

Administration/ Internal Communication

8. To help to accurately maintain CDC’s database of registrants.

9. To attend team meetings and be willing to contribute to other team activities as requested.

Person Specification

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and interpersonal.

• Good administrative and IT skills (including Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel).

• Creativity and ability to work on own initiative and meet deadlines.

• Good research and internet skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Excellent team player.

• Commitment to equal opportunities.

Desirable

• Previous marketing, fundraising or events experience.

• Experience of web and social media updating.

• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and desk-top publishing.

• Interest in international development, particularly Africa.

Renumeration

This is a voluntary position and is unpaid. NFT Consult will provide a daily allowance and you are absolutely allowed to indicate it on your CV as work experience while at campus.

Duration

We ask for a minimum commitment of six months for 4-5 days per week. From experience, we have found that a six month commitment is the minimum period of time to ensure that the post is beneficial to both the intern and CDC.

What we offer

• The chance to gain an insight into the running of a career development initiative.

• The opportunity to develop valuable marketing, fundraising and communications skills.

• A personal development plan and regular support to help you in your role.

• The opportunity to take the lead on a specific project for the right intern.

• References can be supplied on successful completion of the six month period.




How to Apply



Please send your CV and Cover Letter expressing your interest to:
NFT Consult CDCEmail: cdcjobs@nftconsult.com

Please use the title CDC Internship Position in the subject line header.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Please state your availability on the application and how many days a week you are available.

New Vision June Internships Open

The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Limited invites applications for internships for june to August 2012 intake.all students interested in internships with NVPPLC should submit the following documents no matter no matter no later 30th April 2012

• Internship application letter 
• Introduction letter from the university
• Copy of the university Identity card
• O and A’level pass slips 
• University results from first year

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Please be specific on your area of interest when applying .

All applications should be addressed to
The Chief Human Resource Officer
The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Limited
P.O BOX 9815,
Kampala,Uganda