Schools2030 Program Intern (No Experience Jobs) – Aga Khan Foundation

Job Title:  Schools2030 Program Intern (No Experience Jobs)

Organisation: Aga Khan Foundation

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, not-for-profit, non-denominational international development agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). AKF works in collaboration with partners to develop and promote innovative solutions that help improve the quality of life of communities in areas we work. This is achieved through a systemic and Multi-Input Area Development programming approach that responds to the opportunities and priorities of a given area with long-term and synergised interventions. Specifically in Uganda, AKF currently supports programming in education, early childhood development (ECD) and strengthening civil society.

About Schools2030

Schools2030 is a global movement for holistic learning and teacher leadership implemented by AKF. The movement brings together a diverse coalition which includes educators, school leaders, civil society, researchers, international organisations and government across ten countries and 1,000+ schools. The goal of S2030 is to improve quality teaching and holistic learning, and to foster resilient education systems across the world, including for those living in remote regions and those facing multiple forms of marginalisation and crises. At the heart of the programme is a focus on teacher agency – recognising educators as leaders, innovators and active agents in education reform.

S2030 uses a three-step model – Assess, Innovate, Showcase – to drive school-level innovation towards wider systems-change. We acknowledge and appreciate your school has been implementing this program among the other schools in Kampala.

Job Summary: AKF is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual to support the program implementation as an intern. The person will be mobilizing the teachers, head teachers and Pedagogy Mentors for the various activities, coordinating invitations to Ministry of Education officials, KCCA, and other partners for meetings and field engagements, and providing hands-on support during workshops, conferences, and field activities. The person will be responsible for data collection. The person will be based in Kampala where the program is implemented.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Degree in Statistics, Economics, Education, Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations, or any data management related field.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in volunteering in education program.
• Excellent communication skills and good interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of online and offline, open-source data collection tools and approaches and or database environment and/or project management software.
• Relevant experience working in education programming and international development is an added advantage.
• Skills in report writing.
• Familiar with education institutions setting and willing to serve in such settings.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good records management skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

How to Apply:

Candidates interested in this unique career opportunity with AKF should submit a one-page cover letter and a one-page CV including the names and contact information of three professional referees by 4:30pm on the 23rd April 2026.

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Deadline: 23rd April 2026

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

“AKF Is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is Committed to Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Expects all Staff and Partners to Share this Commitment.”

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Level of Education: bachelor degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: no experience