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 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Employee Contract Type:
Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:
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 41 districts across Uganda and 52 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) 2027 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 2027 program will run from October 1st, 2026, to September 30th, 2027, 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 years or below, actively involved in their church, with strong Christian values, leadership experience.
· 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
Here below, find the specialties required and the location of the internship once the recruitment process is complete.
Area of Specialization, Number required, Location
Bachelors of Business Administration (Finance/Accounting option) = 4 Kampala/Bugiri/Terego/Mpigi
Bachelor of Information Technology = 3 Kampala/Kamwenge/Lira Palwo
Bachelors of Procurement and Supply Chain = 2 Kampala/Arua
Bachelors of Public Administration/SWASA = 5 Bugiri/Kampala/Karamoja/Kamwenge/Bukoma
Bachelors of Human Resources Management = 1 Kampala
Bachelors of Arts/Science with Education = 1 Kamwenge
Bachelors of Science in Human Nutrition/Gender = 3 Pader / Karamoja / Lalogi Lakwana/
Bachelors of Science in Agriculture = 2 Buyinda / Busakira
Bachelor of Laws = 1 Kampala
Bachelor of Mass Communication = 3 Kampala/Yumbe/Adjumani
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering/WASH related = 5 Various regions/Soroti/Yumbe/Mayuge
Bachelor of Statistics/Applied Science/Monitoring & Evaluation = 3 Kampala/Soroti/Pader
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.
Required Attachments
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copy of National ID
- Statement of Faith in 500 words
- 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.
THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 8TH AUGUST 2026
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants OnlySkills Required
- Must be a Ugandan citizen
- Recent graduate within the past 2 years with a minimum Second-Upper Class degree
- Age 26 years or below; active church involvement; strong Christian values and leadership experience
- Good physical and emotional health supported by a recent medical check-up from a recognized facility
- Disclose any conflicts of interest (e.g., relatives working for or affiliated with World Vision Uganda)
- Degree in one of the listed specializations (e.g., Finance/Accounting, Information Technology, Procurement & Supply Chain, Public Administration, Human Resources, Education, Nutrition/Gender, Agriculture, Law, Mass Communication, Civil Engineering/WASH, Statistics/Monitoring & Evaluation)
- Preference given to graduates who were beneficiaries of World Vision child sponsorship or positively impacted by WVU programs
- Required application attachments: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Copy of National ID, 500-word Statement of Faith, Copies of Certified Academic Documents (single PDF)
- Local applicants only
What We Do
World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to tackle the causes of poverty and injustice.
