Bishop Stuart University (BSU), a private, not-for-profit educational institution established by the Ankole Diocese of the Province of the Anglican Church of Uganda to provide Christian-based higher education, training, research and outreach for the expansion of God’s kingdom, human knowledge and the betterment of society. BSU is a Ugandan university that is academically excellent, innovative in research, critically engaged with society and demographically representative.

About Project:

Refugee and Host Community Youth Empowerment and Transformation Initiative (RETI) program is implemented by a consortium of Nine partners led by Muni University and in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation to address unemployment challenges faced by young people aged 15 –35 years in 15 refugee-hosting districts in Uganda. The program will directly reach 100,000 (60,000 female) and aims to transition 70,000 (42,000 female) young people into work. The lead Partner is Muni University, and other partners are Gulu University, Bishop Stuart University; Finn Church Aid, Dan Church Aid, and Community Empowerment for Rural Development, PALM Corps, Meeting Point Kitgum, and Young African Refugees for Integral Development.

Job Summary: The volunteer will contribute their time, skills, and effort to support the implementation of activities under the RETI Project, implemented by Bishop Stuart University. The volunteer will assist with various tasks, including community outreach, event coordination, administrative support, program implementation, and direct service delivery. He/she will work under the guidance and supervision of the Project Assistant to ensure effective and efficient project operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The volunteer will provide a supportive role to the Project Assistant in executing some responsibilities under the Refugee and Host Community Youth Empowerment and Transformation Initiative (RETI) Project
Conduct awareness-raising sessions in the area of operation, disseminating RETI messages
Participate in coordination meetings at the settlement and District levels
Participate in the monitoring of Project activities in the District
Conduct follow-up/tracer studies in the respective settlement/District
Support data entry in the participant profiling database
Support youths in the formation of VSLA/YSLA groups and link them to financial institutions
Prepare accurate and quality reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis with the onsite data.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor and the Project Assistant.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Social Work and Social Administration, Development Studies, Community development and or Entrepreneurship.

Experience:

The Applicant will demonstrate evidence of practical experience in community development work. Experience in working in a refugee settlement is required.

Competencies

Good communication skills
Proficiency in computer skills
Good reporting and writing skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and tasks.
Strong interpersonal skills and a customer service-oriented approach.
Applicants must be able to communicate in any three of the following languages: English, Kinyabwisha/Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, Runyankore/Rukiga, Runyoro, or Rutooro.

How to Apply:

Applicants must be of strong faith, high integrity and value-adding performers.

Interested candidates should submit five (5) copies of typed application letters together with the latest copies of their curriculum vitae and academic qualifications (clearly indicating the position applied for and the Refugee Settlement of choice) to the address below or hand delivered to the same address.

To: The University Secretary

Bishop Stuart University

P.O. Box 09, Mbarara

Please note that: Only the shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Deadline: 26th January 2026

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Level of Education: bachelor degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: no experience required