Organization: Umeme
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US:
Umeme is a public company cross listed on both the Uganda Securities Exchange and the Nairobi Securities Exchange with over 6,483 shareholders, including high value international institutional investors. Umeme operates under a concession with a structural monopoly in the distribution of electricity across Uganda, distributing 99% of electricity in Uganda through a single buyer model.

About Umeme Internship Program 2019:
The programme offers a wide range of opportunities for Undergraduate students to gain insight and appreciation of Umeme’s operations while linking academic theory to the realities at work. The Purpose of the Programme is to;

• Provide a framework by which continuing students from diverse academic backgrounds may be assigned to the different departments where their educational experience can be enhanced through practical and hands-on-training in a real work setting.
• Expose students and deepen their knowledge and understanding of Umeme’s operations and values
• Expose students to the various professional disciplines and culture within their areas of specialization

Job Summary: The Program has a generous number of 50 placements for eligible students wishing to join the intake this year.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The Internship program is only for continuing Undergraduate students.
• All applicants MUST have a letter of recommendation from their respective university
• Internship placements are available in all Departments
• Only applicants through the online system shall be considered after assessment.

Please note;

• Successful candidates will be contacted via email
• Please note that canvassing or lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below;

Click Here

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The internship will start in January 2013. The successful applicant will spend their time honing their journalism skills in Cape Town and at Research Africa’s sister offices in London, as well as go on a reporting trip to an African country.

The intern will work with Research Africa’s excellent editorial team which produces news and analysis on African research funding and science trends on the continent. Non-South African applicants will be prioritised.

Research Africa will cover the costs of travel to and from South Africa, accommodation and a small stipend. Visa costs will be reimbursed if valid receipts are submitted. The internship is funded by Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) as one of their five science journalism awards.

Applicants need to propose a short research project that they will carry out during their internship. This should investigate a topical issue related to the popularisation of research in Africa.

Applicants must also submit their curriculum vitae, three recent articles (print or electronic) and a letter of permission from their line manager confirming that they would be allowed to take seven months off work (paid or unpaid leave).

Applicants should be mature, self-motivated and independent, with fluent written and spoken English and a high degree of numeracy. They should be computer literate, and able to use word processors. Competence in both PC and Mac environments is recommended.

Please email application, including certified copies of academic degrees, to sjp@research-africa.net with the subject line: Research Africa-IDRC science journalism internship. Deadline: 20 November 2012.

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The internship will start in January 2013, and is open for a communicator based at an African university, think tank or research institute. Suitable applicants include press officers, research managers and outreach staff. Non-South African applicants will be prioritised.

The successful applicant will get a deep understanding of how the media works by assisting Research Africa’s excellent editorial team. They will write and research articles for the Research Africa newsletter about academic life in African research institutions, as well as seek and test strategies to popularise research, and the activities in various national contexts that promote research and scientific communication.

Research Africa will cover the costs of travel to and from South Africa, accommodation and a small stipend. Visa costs will be reimbursed if valid receipts are submitted. The internship is funded by Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) as one of their five awards in science journalism.

Applicants need to propose a short research project that they will carry out during their internship. This should investigate a topical issue related to the popularisation of research in Africa.

Applicants must also submit their curriculum vitae, recent examples of their communication work (print or electronic), and a letter of permission from their line manager confirming that they would be allowed to take seven months off work (paid or unpaid leave).

Applicants should be mature, self-motivated and independent, with fluent written and spoken English and a high degree of numeracy. They should be computer literate, and able to use word processors. Competence in both PC and Mac environments is recommended.

Please email application, including certified copies of academic degrees, to sjp@research-africa.net with the subject line: Research Africa-IDRC research communication internship. Deadline: 20 November 2012.

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International Human Rights Internships: The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) is an international non-governmental organisation based in Geneva, at the heart of the United Nations human rights system, with a small branch office in New York.

International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) is established in supporting and facilitating the work of human rights defenders with the United Nations system and regional human rights systems.

It works at national, regional and international levels.

Internships with International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) offer unique opportunities for human rights activists to observe and learn about both the UN human rights system and the international human rights non-governmental community.

The principal focus of the internships will be learning about the workings of the international human rights system.

Geneva is the hub of international human rights activity and the focus of much activity by governments, and national and regional human rights organisations.

Length of internships

Internships are offered for a minimum period of 3 months and a maximum period of 6 months.

It strongly favours applications from those who are willing to commit to a longer internship.

Applications should be forwarded at least three months in advance of the anticipated start date in order to ensure work permit and visa.

Applications for internships are accepted all year round unless otherwise stated.

Application process

Applicants should submit an Application Form and CV (with two references) with a clear indication to which programme they would like to apply.

For more information and application see; International Human Rights Internships

Join International Human Rights Internships

International Human Rights Internships: The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) is an international non-governmental organisation based in Geneva, at the heart of the United Nations human rights system, with a small branch office in New York.

International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) is established in supporting and facilitating the work of human rights defenders with the United Nations system and regional human rights systems.

It works at national, regional and international levels.

Internships with International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) offer unique opportunities for human rights activists to observe and learn about both the UN human rights system and the international human rights non-governmental community.

The principal focus of the internships will be learning about the workings of the international human rights system.

Geneva is the hub of international human rights activity and the focus of much activity by governments, and national and regional human rights organisations.

Length of internships

Internships are offered for a minimum period of 3 months and a maximum period of 6 months.

It strongly favours applications from those who are willing to commit to a longer internship.

Applications should be forwarded at least three months in advance of the anticipated start date in order to ensure work permit and visa.

Applications for internships are accepted all year round unless otherwise stated.

Application process

Applicants should submit an Application Form and CV (with two references) with a clear indication to which programme they would like to apply.

For more information and application see; International Human Rights Internships

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UNFCCC Internships: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) sets an overall framework for intergovernmental efforts to tackle the challenge posed by climate change.

UNFCCC’s internship program allows graduate students to gain insight into the work of the United Nations and provides assistance and training in various professional fields.

The normal duration of an internship is two months, which can be extended for an additional two months.

Internship Eligibility requirements:

i) An undergraduate degree should have been completed with work on a Master degree in progress. Applicants should therefore be enrolled in a recognized university course of study in fields related to the work of the UNFCCC secretariat (including economics, environmental sciences, international law, international relations, natural sciences, political science, human resources and/or public administration) at the time of application and during the internship.

ii) Applicants should be able to work in English.

Applicants pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and postgraduate stages should have completed at least four years of study and be a student at the time of application and during the internship.

Internship Periods and Application Deadlines:

The deadline for receipt of applications is generally around 2 months before the start of the internship period.

• Mid-October; deadline for Spring internships (mid-January to mid-March).
• End of March; deadline for Summer internships (early June to early August).
• Mid-June; deadline for Fall internships (mid-September to mid November).

For more information and internship application see; UNFCCC Internships

United Nations Internship Programme – Nairobi

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United Nations Internship Programme – Nairobi: The United Nations Office at Nairobi offers internships for undergraduate and graduate students who are currently enrolled in an university program.

Internship programs are for a minimum of three and a maximum of six months. Interns will be placed with various departments of UNEP, UN-HABITAT and UNON in Nairobi only.

The UN secretariat has two working languages, English and French. Interns in Nairobi are expected to be fluent in at least one of the two working languages.

The Applicant Must:

1. Be currently enrolled in a third or fourth year of under-graduate (BA/BSc.) or in a graduate (Masters) or post-graduate (Ph D) programme, and will continue to be enrolled during the period of the internship and after.

(NB: applicants pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages should have completed at least three years of university studies)

2. Submit an endorsement from the Nominating/Sponsoring Institution. (see application form)

3. Be willing to intern on a full-time basis spending five days a week for a period of not less than THREE MONTHS and not exceeding SIX MONTHS.

4. Send a letter of endorsement from his/her educational institution, attesting to the fact that he/she is currently a registered student and will continue to be enrolled for the envisaged period of the internship.

A letter from any one of the following personnel is suggested:

• Dean of Students or dean of faculty
• Registrar
• Placement officer

Please ensure that an official letterhead or an official seal is used for the endorsement letter.

UNFCCC announces Internships

UNFCCC Internships: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) sets an overall framework for intergovernmental efforts to tackle the challenge posed by climate change.

UNFCCC’s internship program allows graduate students to gain insight into the work of the United Nations and provides assistance and training in various professional fields.

The normal duration of an internship is two months, which can be extended for an additional two months.

Internship Eligibility requirements:

i) An undergraduate degree should have been completed with work on a Master degree in progress. Applicants should therefore be enrolled in a recognized university course of study in fields related to the work of the UNFCCC secretariat (including economics, environmental sciences, international law, international relations, natural sciences, political science, human resources and/or public administration) at the time of application and during the internship.

ii) Applicants should be able to work in English.

Applicants pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and postgraduate stages should have completed at least four years of study and be a student at the time of application and during the internship.

Internship Periods and Application Deadlines:

The deadline for receipt of applications is generally around 2 months before the start of the internship period.

• Mid-October; deadline for Spring internships (mid-January to mid-March).
• End of March; deadline for Summer internships (early June to early August).
• Mid-June; deadline for Fall internships (mid-September to mid November).

For more information and internship application see; UNFCCC Internships

United Nations Internship Programme – Nairobi

Undergraduate Internships » Graduate Internships » United Nations Internships

United Nations Internship Programme – Nairobi: The United Nations Office at Nairobi offers internships for undergraduate and graduate students who are currently enrolled in an university program.

Internship programs are for a minimum of three and a maximum of six months. Interns will be placed with various departments of UNEP, UN-HABITAT and UNON in Nairobi only.

The UN secretariat has two working languages, English and French. Interns in Nairobi are expected to be fluent in at least one of the two working languages.

The Applicant Must:

1. Be currently enrolled in a third or fourth year of under-graduate (BA/BSc.) or in a graduate (Masters) or post-graduate (Ph D) programme, and will continue to be enrolled during the period of the internship and after.

(NB: applicants pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages should have completed at least three years of university studies)

2. Submit an endorsement from the Nominating/Sponsoring Institution. (see application form)

3. Be willing to intern on a full-time basis spending five days a week for a period of not less than THREE MONTHS and not exceeding SIX MONTHS.

4. Send a letter of endorsement from his/her educational institution, attesting to the fact that he/she is currently a registered student and will continue to be enrolled for the envisaged period of the internship.

A letter from any one of the following personnel is suggested:

• Dean of Students or dean of faculty
• Registrar
• Placement officer

Please ensure that an official letterhead or an official seal is used for the endorsement letter.

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Shell Postgraduate Student Internships: The Nigeria Shell Postgraduate Student Internships is open primarily to talented Nigerian Postgraduate Students in Nigerian Universities but in exceptional cases to Nigerians in Overseas Universities.

The Research Internship programme provides the framework for the direct transfer of practical and current industry experience to Nigerian university research students.

With the understanding of their university-appointed supervisors, graduate students (MSc, Ph.D) spend a year in Shell to conduct research on the E&P challenges of the Company.

The research reports produced by the interns at the end of the internship are adapted for presentation to their universities for the award of higher degrees.

Shell offers approximately 20 research internship appointments yearly.

Emoluments given to the interns cumulate to N50 million annually. A number of interns have taken up appointment with Shell on completion of their studies.

For Internship application: Nigeria Shell Postgraduate Student Internships

Shell calls for Postgraduate Student Internships

Shell Postgraduate Student Internships: The Nigeria Shell Postgraduate Student Internships is open primarily to talented Nigerian Postgraduate Students in Nigerian Universities but in exceptional cases to Nigerians in Overseas Universities.

The Research Internship programme provides the framework for the direct transfer of practical and current industry experience to Nigerian university research students.

With the understanding of their university-appointed supervisors, graduate students (MSc, Ph.D) spend a year in Shell to conduct research on the E&P challenges of the Company.

The research reports produced by the interns at the end of the internship are adapted for presentation to their universities for the award of higher degrees.

Shell offers approximately 20 research internship appointments yearly.

Emoluments given to the interns cumulate to N50 million annually. A number of interns have taken up appointment with Shell on completion of their studies.

For Internship application: Nigeria Shell Postgraduate Student Internships

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The job of the psychosocial intern is full time for 35 hours per week. The psychosocial intern works under the day-to-day supervision of the head of the Psychosocial Team.

Requirements:

1. English being the official language of the UNHCR Cairo as well as Africa and Middle East Refugee Assistance (AMERA) office, the psychosocial intern must be fluent in both oral and written English. Arabic language or one of the other languages spoken by refugees in Cairo is a distinct advantage.

2. A background in mental health and social work and experience working in human rights and/or with refugees and asylum seekers in a social work capacity.

3. A minimum of one year of experience providing psychological or social work services to refugees and asylum seekers.

4. A Masters degree in psychology, social work, or a related field or an MD in psychiatry preferred. You may also be in the process of completing such a degree. Assistance with finding a qualified supervisor is available through Dr. Harrell-Bond (behbond[at]aucegypt.edu).

Application Procedure:

To apply for an internship placement please send the following documents:

a) Cover letter, including the date you intend to start the internship

b) Curriculum Vitae

c) Brief writing sample (less than five pages)-legal advisor applicants only

d) Contact details and email addresses for three references

e) Statement of ability to financially support oneself for the duration of the internship

AMERA-Egypt accepts Psychosocial Interns three times per year in January, May, and September.

Please submit your applications to: egyptinternships[at]amera-uk.org

For further details, and application materials

Aply for Psychosocial Intern in Egypt

The job of the psychosocial intern is full time for 35 hours per week. The psychosocial intern works under the day-to-day supervision of the head of the Psychosocial Team.

Requirements:

1. English being the official language of the UNHCR Cairo as well as Africa and Middle East Refugee Assistance (AMERA) office, the psychosocial intern must be fluent in both oral and written English. Arabic language or one of the other languages spoken by refugees in Cairo is a distinct advantage.

2. A background in mental health and social work and experience working in human rights and/or with refugees and asylum seekers in a social work capacity.

3. A minimum of one year of experience providing psychological or social work services to refugees and asylum seekers.

4. A Masters degree in psychology, social work, or a related field or an MD in psychiatry preferred. You may also be in the process of completing such a degree. Assistance with finding a qualified supervisor is available through Dr. Harrell-Bond (behbond[at]aucegypt.edu).

Application Procedure:

To apply for an internship placement please send the following documents:

a) Cover letter, including the date you intend to start the internship

b) Curriculum Vitae

c) Brief writing sample (less than five pages)-legal advisor applicants only

d) Contact details and email addresses for three references

e) Statement of ability to financially support oneself for the duration of the internship

AMERA-Egypt accepts Psychosocial Interns three times per year in January, May, and September.

Please submit your applications to: egyptinternships[at]amera-uk.org

For further details, and application materials

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International Law Institute Internships: Since its inception, ILI-ACLE has been committed to providing internships to students interested in international trade and development issues in the sub-Saharan region.

The aim is to expose foreign law students to the Ugandan legal system, and to stimulate interaction between Ugandan law students and students from abroad.

Interns are involved fully in the workings of the Centre, and are encouraged to formulate independent projects concerning legal capacity building in developing nations and international commercial law.

The internship is unpaid but the Institute provides assistance in locating housing.

Applicants must currently be enrolled in law school.

Students interested in interning at ILI-ACLE should contact the Executive Director, Swithin Munyantwali at ILI-ACLE, with a resume, cover letter and writing sample.

Contact: International Law Institute, African Centre for Legal Excellence, Plot 50, Windsor Cresent, Kololo, P.O. Box 23933, Kampala, Uganda. Tel: 256 414 347523. Fax: 256 414 347522. E-mail: administrator [at] ili.or.ug

For more information and internship applications, see; International Law Institute Internships

International Law Institute Internships: Since its inception, ILI-ACLE has been committed to providing internships to students interested in international trade and development issues in the sub-Saharan region.

The aim is to expose foreign law students to the Ugandan legal system, and to stimulate interaction between Ugandan law students and students from abroad.

Interns are involved fully in the workings of the Centre, and are encouraged to formulate independent projects concerning legal capacity building in developing nations and international commercial law.

The internship is unpaid but the Institute provides assistance in locating housing.

Applicants must currently be enrolled in law school.

Students interested in interning at ILI-ACLE should contact the Executive Director, Swithin Munyantwali at ILI-ACLE, with a resume, cover letter and writing sample.

Contact: International Law Institute, African Centre for Legal Excellence, Plot 50, Windsor Cresent, Kololo, P.O. Box 23933, Kampala, Uganda. Tel: 256 414 347523. Fax: 256 414 347522. E-mail: administrator [at] ili.or.ug

For more information and internship applications, see; International Law Institute Internships

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CWC offers internship programmes for individuals of various disciplines from all over the world.

These internships are tailor-made to match the qualifications and expertise of the applicant organisational requirements.

The programmes are usually three to six months in duration. However, this varies according to the time available to the intern and the requirements of the project.

If you are interested in Concerned for Working Children Internships, then you should review these questions.

• Do you want the experience of working directly with children?
• Do you want to know more about children’s rights?
• Do you want to learn how to enable children to participate in decision-making processes?
• Do you want to know how to design participatory strategies with children?
• Do you want to contribute to furthering the rights of children?
• Do you enjoy working with children?
• Do you wish to use your expertise in law, research, communications, design, architecture, marketing, management etc; to further the cause of children’s rights?

If your answer to any of the questions above is ‘yes’, you should rush your application for an internship programme with CWC.

For more information see; Concerned for Working Children Internships

 Concerned for Working Children Internships

CWC offers internship programmes for individuals of various disciplines from all over the world.

These internships are tailor-made to match the qualifications and expertise of the applicant organisational requirements.

The programmes are usually three to six months in duration. However, this varies according to the time available to the intern and the requirements of the project.

If you are interested in Concerned for Working Children Internships, then you should review these questions.

• Do you want the experience of working directly with children?
• Do you want to know more about children’s rights?
• Do you want to learn how to enable children to participate in decision-making processes?
• Do you want to know how to design participatory strategies with children?
• Do you want to contribute to furthering the rights of children?
• Do you enjoy working with children?
• Do you wish to use your expertise in law, research, communications, design, architecture, marketing, management etc; to further the cause of children’s rights?

If your answer to any of the questions above is ‘yes’, you should rush your application for an internship programme with CWC.

For more information see; Concerned for Working Children Internships

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Advance Africa offers year round internship and summer internship programs for undergraduate students, postgraduate students and young professionals from around the world.

Our internship opportunity will give you an edge over others and improve your chances of securing a job and gaining valuable work experience.

Internship Placement

We locate and get you and internship placement in Kenya. Our placements include host family housing and two meals a day. Living with a family provides you with security and an ideal opportunity to learn about the local culture.

We collect you from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. You are then taken to your accommodation. Orientation is given the following day.

There is no minimum age to join the internship programme. Internship placements in schools are not available during the Kenya school holidays (April, August, late November and December).

Fees

First 1 month USD $1100 including an application fee of $100 for internship placement, then $150 per week thereafter for internship placement and accommodation. You can apply online and pay securely using a debit or credit card.

An invoice will be sent to you once your application is accepted. Alternatively you can pay upon arrival in Kenya. Submit your resume and application to be considered for our program.

Where will I Work?

We have placements in business, hospitality, educational institutions, NGOs, marketing, international business, import and export, journalism and architecture.

Other categories of International Internships on offer include: fashion internships, arts internships, engineering internships, mechanical engineering internships, hospitality internships, hotel internships, business internships, legal internships and paralegal internships.

You can also get HR internships, communication internships, management internships, finance internships, MBA internships, business internships, marketing internships, accounting internships, advertising internships, sports internships, sports management internships, graphic design internships, psychology internships, journalism internships, entertainment internships, magazine internships, fashion magazine internships and music internships.

Others include public relations internships, high school internships and teaching internships, medical internships, nursing internships, public health internships, environmental internships, law internships, undergraduate internships, postgraduate internships, actuarial internships, insurance internships, college internships and student internships

For more information and application; see – Summer Internship Application

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