Internship Opportunity (Several Career Jobs) at Forum for Women In Democracy (FOWODE) in Uganda

Job Title: Internship Opportunity (Several Career Jobs)

Organisation: Forum for Women In Democracy (FOWODE)
Duty Station:  Amuru, Luweero, Kabale, Kibaale, Gulu, Rukungiri, Lyantonde and Napak, Uganda
Reports to: Field Officer

About FOWODE:
Forum for Women in Democracy is a non-partisan Women’s organization operating in Uganda with its head office in Kampala. FOWODE grew out of the Women’s Caucus of the 1994 – 1995 Constituent Assembly (CA) that debated and passed the 1995 Constitution. The mission of the organization is to promote gender equality in all areas of decision making through capacity development, community empowerment, policy engagement and strategic partnerships.

Job Summary: The primary objective of internship at FOWODE is to provide a platform where young women and men can enhance their educational experience through practical work assignments. Internship at FOWODE is mutually beneficial both to the organisation and interns and is open to all individuals who have interest in promoting gender equality and women’s leadership in the country.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-Offer support to the Field Officers in organizing programme activities at the district
-Represent FOWODE at stakeholder meetings in the district
-Actively participate in field and national activities as requested
-Prepare project / activity narrative reports with support from Field Officers
-Support FOWODE in developing proposal and concept ideas
-Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Field Officer

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant must hold a relevant Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences Development Studies, Law, Mass Communication and any other related course.
-Have an interest in promoting gender equality and women leadership in Uganda.
-Excellent command of English and the local language of the district they are applying for
-The applicant must also be a resident in the district in which they are applying for internship
-Good computer literacy skills

Age: Between 22 – 30 years

How to Apply:
All individuals interested in the FOWODE internship should send their applications including their curriculum vitae and copies of academic documents to:

The Executive Director,
Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE),
Plot 15 Vubya Close, Ntinda - Nakawa Road,
P.O. Box 7176
Kampala, Uganda
Email to: fowode@fowode.org and / or fowode@utlonline.co.ug

Deadline:  15th February, 2014