Organization: Restless Development
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Restless
Development (Uganda) is an International NGO established to address the
challenges faced by young people in Uganda by placing young people at the
forefront of change and development. Our vision is for all Ugandan youth to
live healthy and productive lives, fully supported by those around them. Our
programming focuses on three core areas: youth sexual and reproductive health
and rights, youth civic participation and youth employment and livelihoods.
Development (Uganda) is an International NGO established to address the
challenges faced by young people in Uganda by placing young people at the
forefront of change and development. Our vision is for all Ugandan youth to
live healthy and productive lives, fully supported by those around them. Our
programming focuses on three core areas: youth sexual and reproductive health
and rights, youth civic participation and youth employment and livelihoods.
Job Summary: The Graduate Internship Programme aims to equip
talented young Ugandan graduates with the skills and practical experience
required to work, lead and contribute to development efforts. The programme is
implemented by Restless Development. There are opportunities with employers in
the banking and financial services, agriculture sector, NGO, and tourism and
hospitality sectors, as well as in government. The programme aims to engage
talented young people from vulnerable young people and youth living with
disabilities.
talented young Ugandan graduates with the skills and practical experience
required to work, lead and contribute to development efforts. The programme is
implemented by Restless Development. There are opportunities with employers in
the banking and financial services, agriculture sector, NGO, and tourism and
hospitality sectors, as well as in government. The programme aims to engage
talented young people from vulnerable young people and youth living with
disabilities.
Internship Terms and Benefits: Interns will benefit from intensive
foundation training at the start of their placement. Each intern will be
assigned a mentor at their host employer who will provide advice and guidance
throughout their placement. In addition, Restless Development will visit each
intern at their place of work to assess progress and offer support. Interns
will receive a monthly stipend administered by Restless Development and the host
employer. Any costs relating to pre-approved activities while at work will be
covered by the host employer. Upon successful completion of the internship
programme, all participating youth will join a vibrant alumni network through
which they can access further training opportunities, career guidance and
exposure to prospective employers.
foundation training at the start of their placement. Each intern will be
assigned a mentor at their host employer who will provide advice and guidance
throughout their placement. In addition, Restless Development will visit each
intern at their place of work to assess progress and offer support. Interns
will receive a monthly stipend administered by Restless Development and the host
employer. Any costs relating to pre-approved activities while at work will be
covered by the host employer. Upon successful completion of the internship
programme, all participating youth will join a vibrant alumni network through
which they can access further training opportunities, career guidance and
exposure to prospective employers.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicants for the Graduate Internship
Programme should be Ugandans who possess a diploma with at least two
years’ experience or a university degree (1st class or 2nd class upper) - Demonstrate strong leadership experience or
potential - Show commitment to help others and promote
community development - Be entrepreneurial and open to new challenges
and ideas - Be ready to commit to a six month placement
- Age: Between 19-25 years
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should e-mail a completed
application form, download here and send it to [email protected] or
deliver to the Restless Development office in Kampala (Plot 975 Lutaya Drive,
Bukoto, P.O. Box 599, Ntinda, Kampala).
suitably qualified and interested candidates should e-mail a completed
application form, download here and send it to [email protected] or
deliver to the Restless Development office in Kampala (Plot 975 Lutaya Drive,
Bukoto, P.O. Box 599, Ntinda, Kampala).
The
recruitment process has three stages:
recruitment process has three stages:
- Your written application will be reviewed by
Restless Development. - If your application is shortlisted, you will
be invited to attend an interactive assessment day. During the assessment
day you will participate in 1:1 and group exercises. You will also
complete a written test. Your performance will be assessed by a review panel
led by Restless Development. - If you score highly on the assessment day
your profile will be shared with a prospective host employer who will
invite you to an interview. If successful at the interview, you will be
offered a place on the programme.
Deadline: Sunday 29th May 2016.
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