Graduate Internship Program (GRIP) - Intern

Overview

Join the Graduate Internship Program to gain hands-on humanitarian experience.

You have:

• Must be a Ugandan citizen.
• Recent graduates who completed a relevant degree within the past two (2) years from a recognized university, with a minimum achievement of a Second-Upper Class degree.
• Young Christian professionals aged 26 or below, actively involved in their church, with strong Christian values, leadership experience, and participation in outreach or mission work.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong character, honesty, and high competency, and be in good physical and emotional health, supported by a recent medical check-up from a recognized medical facility.
• Preference will be given to graduates who have been beneficiaries of World Vision’s child sponsorship program or those who have been positively impacted by World Vision Uganda’s community development programs.
• Candidates must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, such as relatives working for or affiliated with World Vision Uganda.

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (GRIP– FY26)

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness; Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so

World Vision Uganda (WVU) is a Christian relief, development, and advocacy non-governmental organization committed to empowering children, families, and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. With operations in over 54 districts across Uganda and 54 Area Programs, WVU implements critical projects in key areas such as health and nutrition; Water Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH); livelihoods and resilience; education; emergency response and child protection.

As part of our mission, World Vision is dedicated to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, ensuring that our staff and partners are fully aligned with our strict policies on protection. We do not employ individuals whose backgrounds are unsuitable for working with vulnerable populations.

We are thrilled to announce the recruitment for our Graduate Internship Program (GRIP) Interns for the Financial Year (FY) 2026 cohort. This program is open to recent university graduates who have a genuine passion for serving the most vulnerable, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas of Uganda. GRIP provides a unique opportunity for young professionals to gain hands-on experience in the field of humanitarian work, while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need.

The FY 2026 program will run from January 1****st****, 2026, to December 31****st **, 2026**, offering graduates the chance to work alongside experienced professionals in our various sectors. We look forward to welcoming individuals with a heart for service and a commitment to making a difference.

Eligibility Criteria:

· Must be a Ugandan citizen.

· Recent graduates who completed a relevant degree within the past two (2) years from a recognized university, with a minimum achievement of a Second- Upper Class degree.

· Young Christian professionals aged 26 or below, actively involved in their church, with strong Christian values, leadership experience, and participation in outreach or mission work.

· Candidates should demonstrate strong character, honesty, and high competency, and be in good physical and emotional health, supported by a recent medical check-up from a recognized medical facility.

· Preference will be given to graduates who have been beneficiaries of World Vision’s child sponsorship program or those who have been positively impacted by World Vision Uganda’s community development programs.

· Candidates must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, such as relatives working for or affiliated with World Vision Uganda.

All applications must be submitted via the link provided below. Please ensure that all required documents are compiled and saved as a single PDF file before uploading.

https://rb.gy/1n5sbr

or https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/WorldVisionInternational?q=Uganda

Required Attachments

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of National ID
• Statement of faith in not more than 500 words
• Copies of LC1 Recommendation Letter
• Reference Letter from your Faith Leader
• Copies of Certified Academic Documents

NOTE:

World Vision is committed to the principles of workplace diversity. Qualified women are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. World Vision does not use employment agencies nor does it charge money for recruitment, interviews, or medical checks.

Advert start date: 13th October, 2025.

Advert end date: 20th October, 2025.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

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Added 8 months ago - Updated 7 months ago - Source: wvi.org