About US:
Founded 75 years ago, Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children’s development organizations (non-profit / INGOs) in the world. We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan’s vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations.
Job Summary: The Programmes Graduate Intern will be recruited for acting position of Community Development facilitator (CDF) to fill the existing gap in Nyakesi parish
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides support in the mobilisation of the communities for any planned activity as they work together with project point person.
Generate quality sponsorship communications as he or she works closely with the CDFs, community volunteers, Sponsored Children, their families and the community structures.
Serves as the project point person during the facilitation process in terms of trainings, meetings and community dialogues.
Actively participates in home visits while working together with the respective CDF and the community volunteers. This exposes him or her to gain interaction skills in guidance and counselling.
Prepares weekly work plans and the internship report to the attached supervisor in the organisation and to the institutional supervisor.
Promotes team work and good working environment within work place and organisation.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the Plan International Programmes Graduate Intern Intern job placement should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences / Development Studies
The applicant must be a recent graduate of not more than 18 months
No working experience required
Good team player
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and produce results within deadlines
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish credibility quickly
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across all levels
Excellent communication (oral and written) skills in English
Knowledge and ability to use MS Office tools
Graduates should be willing to commit their time on the programme for the entire year.
Graduates with demonstrated good character, creativity, honesty, positive attitude, ability to learn.
How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to join Plan as Graduate Interns must submit the following:
Application letter
Curriculum Vitae with Contact telephone numbers
Copies of relevant certificates
Names and contact details of three references.
Statement indicating the objective of the internship and the expected outcomes.
In all cases, intern applicants will be required to include details of their course of study, number of years in college, respective grades attained, at-least a 500 words write-up on “Reasons for their interest in joining Plan International Uganda as an intern”.
Send application package to:
Ag. Country Human Resources Manager,
Plan Uganda
Email to: uganda.recruitment@plan-international.org
Deadline: 24th March, 2017