Job Title: Interns (2 Career Jobs)
Organisation: Freedom House
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Code: 118
About Freedom House:
Freedom House promotes th
e spread of freedom
and democracy around the world through research, advocacy, and programs that
support frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to
freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the
World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, and Nations in Transit.
With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every
individual to be free.
About USAID Project:
The Uganda USAID fund has three components
focusing on judiciary, media and civil society. In respect of the judiciary,
the activity seeks to support interventions contributing to human rights
jurisprudence through continuous professional development, legal aid for
indigent women, youth and persons with disabilities, public outreach and public
interest litigation. Regional peer exchange programs intended to share
experiences on economic, social and cultural rights and regional mechanisms
will also be supported. Within the civil society sector, the activity will
support training of civil society activists in areas such as human rights
monitoring and documentation, policy development, social marketing,
communications and strategy development, platforms for engagement between civil
society and the Government of Uganda, such as the human rights working group,
portfolio committee and Universal Periodic Review. Media component will focus
on media practitioners to enhance their knowledge and skills to better monitor,
advocate against and report on abuses of public authority and human rights
violations, which will contribute to greater accountability for state and
non-state institutions.
focusing on judiciary, media and civil society. In respect of the judiciary,
the activity seeks to support interventions contributing to human rights
jurisprudence through continuous professional development, legal aid for
indigent women, youth and persons with disabilities, public outreach and public
interest litigation. Regional peer exchange programs intended to share
experiences on economic, social and cultural rights and regional mechanisms
will also be supported. Within the civil society sector, the activity will
support training of civil society activists in areas such as human rights
monitoring and documentation, policy development, social marketing,
communications and strategy development, platforms for engagement between civil
society and the Government of Uganda, such as the human rights working group,
portfolio committee and Universal Periodic Review. Media component will focus
on media practitioners to enhance their knowledge and skills to better monitor,
advocate against and report on abuses of public authority and human rights
violations, which will contribute to greater accountability for state and
non-state institutions.
The Internship position offers an opportunity
to gain experience in program administration, program and activity
implementation, activity development, USAID financial rules and regulations,
and Freedom House program methodology. He/she will work collaboratively
with the Rights and Rule of Law team and be given meaningful opportunities to
add value to program initiatives and projects. He/she will demonstrate
knowledge of human rights and a strong academic or professional interest and
career aspirations related to the human rights or rule of law, civil society
advocacy and freedom of expression. This unpaid internship position
has two openings, is based in Kampala and reports to the Deputy Chief of Party.
to gain experience in program administration, program and activity
implementation, activity development, USAID financial rules and regulations,
and Freedom House program methodology. He/she will work collaboratively
with the Rights and Rule of Law team and be given meaningful opportunities to
add value to program initiatives and projects. He/she will demonstrate
knowledge of human rights and a strong academic or professional interest and
career aspirations related to the human rights or rule of law, civil society
advocacy and freedom of expression. This unpaid internship position
has two openings, is based in Kampala and reports to the Deputy Chief of Party.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Render support
with administrative, financial and logistical support for day-to-day
functioning of programs, including travel and events - Support in the
maintenance of organizational contacts - Attend relevant
events and other external meetings as necessary and provide readout to
team members - Assist with
background research needed for proposals and program activities reports - Support other
related projects as needed.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The Interns must
have graduated or be enrolled in an accredited college or university in
law, social studies or mass communication - Proven ability
to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing - Keen interest in
human rights, rule of law, media, civil society, democracy and/or
international development relations - Basic research
and editing skills of reports, publications and studies - Computer
literate, including proficiency with MS Office Suite - Possess the
ability to work independently and to collaborate with others and work as
an effective team member - Working
knowledge of basic office administration and financial management
preferred
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are
encouraged to complete an online application and send a resume, and cover
letter.
encouraged to complete an online application and send a resume, and cover
letter.
