Feminature Uganda announces the 2020 Volunteer Program

Department: Programs (2 positions) and Front Desk (1 position) Feminature Uganda is a women-led, not-for-profit, non-partisan organisation registered in 2016 to spearhead the socio-economic, political transformation of women and girls through initiatives that provide a platform of self-help for participatory advancement of households with women making informed decisions geared towards their own transformation. Feminature looks forward to a community where women, children and girls enjoy equal and equitable rights and opportunities with their male counterparts, regardless of their religious profession, race, social- economic standing or sexual orientation.

Feminature Uganda is looking for self-motivated, dynamic, hardworking and innovative graduates aged 25 – 34 years for its 2020 volunteer program. Volunteer shall be based in our main office in Arua – West Nile Region. The volunteer program is for a period of 5 months, (July – December 2020). The program aims at providing hands on experience in working with a human rights and gender specific organization that advocates for the rights of women, children and youth, with the possibility of employment.

Eligibility criteria

1. The candidate should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or a related field with a minimum of one (1) year working experience in a not-for-profit/non-governmental organisation

2. Diploma and experience in project planning and management is an added advantage

3. Candidate must be between 22-34 years of age. Please attach copy of your National ID

4. Candidate must be computer literate with proficiency in Ms. Word, Excel and Power Point with an average typing speed of at least 50 wpm.

5. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills are required and the candidate should speak at least one of the native languages of the West Nile Region.

6. In-depth understanding of the nonprofit sector and demonstrated evidence of a commitment to social change, community-based organizations, and diversity.

The roles of successful candidates shall be but not limited to;

To liaise with the program manager on the management of current projects
Take part in outreach programs
Be an ambassador of the organization to the community
Represent the organization in meetings and conferences as shall be assigned
To actively participate in proposal and concept note development
Documentation of project and organization program outcomes
Any other assigned roles

Interested candidates should submit:

Feminature Uganda does not discriminate against gender, disability or any other status. We therefore encourage both men and women to apply for this enriching opportunity. Persons with disabilities MUST indicate the nature of disability in their application form for suitable placement in case they are successful. Eligible candidates should submit a thoughtful cover letter that
includes highlights of your professional experience and how your skills relate to the responsibilities of/within the programs department; Please share what inspires you to apply, how this position fits within your career goals, and your interest in the nonprofit sector.

A detailed resume that includes complete job history, employment dates and at least two (2) references, copies of academic qualifications and soft copy of most recent passport size photographs and a filled out Volunteer Application Form (available at our office, Facebook page and website www.feminature.org ) by e-mail to info@feminature.org and copy in the
Executive Director using the email address ed@feminature.org by July 10 th , 2020. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for interviews.

NOTE:

1. This is NOT an employment opportunity and therefore, successful candidates should not expect the benefits of an employee. Management shall support successful candidates as and when the organization is able to.
2. We strongly condemn forgery. Any candidate who shall be found to have forged any document shall be automatically disqualified.
3. Applications should strictly be emailed to the above email addresses only. A hard copy of the application form can be picked up at our office, at First Floor Room 32, Christ the King Cafeteria. You are advised to use your personal emails for the application.
4. We do not charge application fees. Any person claiming to do so on behalf of the organization is a fraud. Please report to us or the police details of such persons for further actions.
5. Current volunteers with the organization who upon the completion of their program wish to offer additional volunteer services to the organization need not re-apply but put in a request to the Executive Director, stating the department and capacity in which they wish to do so.