GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (GRIP – FY27)

Job Summary

World Vision Uganda is recruiting recent Ugandan graduates for its 12-month Graduate Internship Program (GRIP FY27) from October 2026 to September 2027. Open to Christian graduates aged 26 or younger holding a Second-Upper degree in one of 12 required fields across field and Kampala offices. Deadline: August 8, 2026.

Open Specializations & Placement Breakdown

The FY27 Graduate Internship Program offers 33 total openings across 12 distinct academic disciplines, positioned in both the Kampala central office and regional field offices. Technical operations intake includes

• 5 Civil Engineering / WASH-related roles stationed across Soroti, Yumbe, Mayuge, and various regions
• 5 Public Administration / Social Work (SWASA) positions in Bugiri, Kampala, Karamoja, Kamwenge, and Bukoma; and
• 4 Business Administration (Finance/Accounting) positions split between Kampala, Bugiri, Terego, and Mpigi. Furthermore, World Vision is recruiting
• 3 Information Technology (IT) interns for Kampala, Kamwenge, and Lira Palwo
• 3 Science in Human Nutrition / Gender interns for Pader, Karamoja, and Lalogi Lakwana
• 3 Mass Communication / Journalism graduates for Kampala, Yumbe, and Adjumani
• 3 Statistics / Applied Science / Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) interns distributed across Kampala, Soroti, and Pader.
• The remaining slots comprise 2 Procurement & Supply Chain Management positions (Kampala and Arua), 2 Science in Agriculture positions (Buyinda and Busakira), 1 Arts/Science with Education position (Kamwenge), 1 Human Resources Management role (Kampala), and 1 Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) role (Kampala).

Key Roles & Program Responsibilities

1. Operational Support & Technical Delivery

• Sector Support: Collaborate with operational teams to implement sector-specific community projects across health, WASH, education, livelihoods, emergency response, and child protection.
• Field Execution: Participate in field visits, community engagements, and technical surveys across regional Area Programs.
• Monitoring & Data Collection: Assist in logging project indicators, gathering field data, updating records, and supporting M&E/reporting structures.

2. Organizational Integration & Safeguarding

• Child Safeguarding: Adhere strictly to World Vision’s zero-tolerance safeguarding policies protecting vulnerable children and adults.
• Faith-In-Action: Actively contribute to organizational spiritual life, Christian fellowship, and community-based service initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage in cross-departmental learning sessions, mentorship programs, and administrative support.

Foundational Capabilities & Prerequisites

Mandatory Eligibility Criteria

• Citizenship: Must be a citizen of Uganda.
• Academic Achievement: Graduated within the past two (2) years from a recognized university with a minimum achievement of a Second-Class Upper Division degree in one of the 12 listed disciplines.
• Faith & Age Profile: Active Christian professional aged 26 years or below, with demonstrated leadership experience and active church involvement.
• Health & Character: Excellent character, honesty, emotional resilience, and good physical health supported by a recent medical check-up from a recognized facility.
• Preferred Background: Priority consideration is given to former beneficiaries of World Vision’s child sponsorship program or community development initiatives in Uganda.
• Mandatory Disclosure: Applicants must declare any potential conflicts of interest (e.g., relatives currently employed by or affiliated with World Vision Uganda).

Benefits & Learning Opportunities

• Hands-On Experience: Direct exposure to international humanitarian standards, project life-cycles, and rural community development work.
• Mentorship: Professional guidance and one-on-one coaching from experienced technical specialists and sector leaders.
• Networking: Integration into a global network of 31,000+ staff operating across nearly 100 countries.
• Inclusivity & Integrity: Equal opportunities for qualified female applicants. World Vision never charges recruitment fees at any stage.

Skills Required:

• Agricultural / Studies
• Design / Art / Fashion / Media
• Civil / Engineering / Cotm
• Communication / Pr / Journalism
• Computer / Software / It / Data
• Economics / Statistics
• Hr / Public / Admin
• Legal / Law
• Logistics / Supply / Chain
• Procurement / Purchasing
• Sales / Marketing / Business / Management