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Are you looking for Graduate Trainee jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Intern – Programmes jobs at British Council
About the Organisation
The British Council is a renowned international organization dedicated to fostering cultural exchange, education, and opportunities that strengthen relationships and build trust between the UK and other nations. With a solid reputation as a global leader in education and cultural engagement, the British Council is recognized for its positive impact on society, driving change through learning and cultural collaboration.
The organization fosters a supportive work culture that values creativity, innovation, and the personal growth of its employees, offering diverse career opportunities across the world with flexible working arrangements. Established in 1934, the British Council has evolved into a global entity with a presence in over 100 countries, working to promote English language learning, arts, education, and development through innovative initiatives.
The organization’s business model focuses on leveraging its cultural and educational expertise to provide services that contribute to societal development. With a large international workforce and a wide-reaching network, the British Council’s core values of integrity, professionalism, and collaboration guide its operations. Through its corporate social responsibility efforts, it works to improve lives and communities by providing educational resources, advocating for inclusion, and supporting global development initiatives. To learn more about the British Council, visit their website at www.britishcouncil.org.
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
Intern – Programmes jobs at British Council
British Council
Job Description
Job Title: Intern – Programmes (No Experience Fresh Graduate Jobs)
Organisation: British Council
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Summary:
To support planning and delivery of British Council Uganda’s Programmes work in line with our strategic objectives. The role will serve to provide a highly motivated beginner/recent entrant to the workforce a learning experience that will help them build essential work skills in a dynamic organisational environment and cultivate a strong foundation for their professional life.
The British Council has a Disability Confident Employer status and we look to attract, recruit and retain persons with disabilities within our workforce, to ensure we benefit from their skillset and talent.
The internship is a professional development opportunity aimed at enabling a talented new entrant/recent joiner to the world of work to build a strong start to their careers and contribute to our work in a mutually beneficially way.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
The accountabilities focus on equipping the intern to grow knowledge, skills and confidence and deliver tangible results performing the following specific functions working with and learning from more experienced colleagues.
Programme Delivery Support:
Support programme managers in the planning and delivery of British Council Uganda programmes across Schools, Arts, English and Higher Education.
Assist in the organization of events, workshops, and webinars (online and in-person in including logistics, participant coordination, and preparation of materials.)
Help track programme activity plans and maintain records of outputs, ensuring documents are up to date.
Programs event management: Support planning and implementation of program events including Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives. The learning: Cultivating first hand experience in Project management
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Communication and Reporting:
Assist with data collection from partners and beneficiaries.
Support preparation of reports, case studies and success stories for donors and stakeholders.
Contribute to documenting lessons learned from programme implementation.
Stakeholder and Partner Engagement:
Support communication with partners, consultants, and vendors.
Help prepare stakeholder updates, newsletters and communications.
Assist in preparing briefing packs for meetings with stakeholders.
Finance and Procurement Support
Provide support in processing procurement requests and financial documentation.
Maintain filing systems (digital) for programme documents and finances.
Assist with cash flow forecasts and budget tracking under supervision.
The skills we hope you will develop and grow through the role are:
Practical experience in programme and project delivery.
Understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and reporting processes.
Stakeholder management and intercultural communication skills.
Financial and administrative systems knowledge in programme management.
Team collaboration, problem-solving and professional communication skills.
All duties and responsibilities will be in line with our EDI policy, Safeguarding and other corporate policies.
Benefits of the internship
The responsibilities given will enable the intern gain the following:
Professional development
On the job coaching, mentoring, constructive challenge to become high-performing
Knowledge/skills in project management, operations, digital, stakeholder engagement
Real workplace experience to help shape her/his way forward professionally
Professional networks, connections and contacts
Personal growth
Skills and confidence to work independently and as part of a team effectively
Capability to work to high standards, expectations and impact
Understanding of how an organisation works and how to function in it.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Minimum/essential
Desirable
Priority given to new/recent entrants to the workforce, including persons with disabilities regardless of employment gap
Evidence of being socio-economically disadvantaged
This includes persons with disabilities who face systemic barriers to education, employment, or access to resources due to low household income, limited access to services, or marginalization within their communities. Applicants may be asked to respond to pre-screening questions and provide supporting documentation to help us understand their context and ensure equitable access to this opportunity.
Interest in education, skills, youth empowerment Commitment to learning
Role specific knowledge and experience
Minimum/essential
Desirable
Proficiency in English Language (written and spoken)
Ability to work well with diverse groups of people
Resourcefulness and attention to detail
Ability to organise, co-ordinate, handle assigned tasks under supervision.
Strong motivation to make a difference
Evidence of being adaptable, able to quickly build understanding in new areas
Role specific skills
Managing Projects -level 1 – Follows project management disciplines
Works with project management systems, procedures, and has a track record of compliance.
Communication and influencing – level 1- Communicates clearly and effectively
Listens to others, expresses self clearly and with grammatical accuracy and awareness of a diverse audience in speaking & writing.
Planning and organising – level 1- Is methodical
Able to plan own work over short timescales for routine or familiar tasks, processes.
Using technology – level 1 – Operates as a basic user of information systems, digital, office tech.
Able to use office software, British Council systems to do the job, manage documents, processes.
Analysing data and problems – level 1 – Is systematic
Breaks down problems into a list of tasks to be done, decides on appropriate action.
Language Requirements and Condition of employment
Proficient in English – good communication.
Proof of Identity requirements/right to work in country Candidates are expected to have researched whether they have the right to live and work in the country in which the role is based. Given that our offices have different legal status depending on the work we do in those countries, we recommend that you contact HR in country for additional information on the likelihood of securing a visa. Only at its discretion will British Council provide support so please check first whether visa support is offered.
Additional job requirements
Background Checks -Initial and continuing employment with the British Council is subject to an annual background check. The job undertaken defines the nature of check(s) and assessment applied.
Some out of hours work and travel (local) may be required.
How to Apply
All candidates should apply online through the British Council online application system at the APPLY Button below.
