OUR VISION “A Ugandan
society free of HIV and AIDS and its impact”
UNASO’s values:
- Greater involvement of CSO actors
- GIPA and MIPA
- Accountability
- Non partisan
- Non Ethnicity
- Non discrimination
UNASO STRATEGIC
OBJECTIVES: UNASO 5 year Strategic Plan
2012-2017 stipulates the following objectives;
Institutional capacity of UNASO and its
membership to contribute (deliver its mandate) to the national
response improved by 2017 - Capacity of UNASO to coordinate, network and
strengthen partnerships among ASOs and other actors for effective HIV and
AIDS response enhanced by 2017
- Enabling and supportive environment for
quality HIV and AIDS service delivery promoted by 2017
- Coordination and management of strategic
information for HIV and AIDS response among ASOs improved by 2017
Do you want experience
working in charity development and relations? Do you want to immerse yourself
in advocacy, capacity building, partnerships and networking, coordination Governance
& accountability work while making a difference at community, national and
global levels? Do you want to gain practical experience in Policy,
resource mobilization, communication and partnership management on this
exciting internship with UNASO? Work alongside programmes run by UNASO and her
member organizations for Impact on the well-being of people infected and
affected by HIV and AIDS, TB and Malaria? Immersing yourself in local cultures and customs
to improve the wellbeing of communities while managing lobbying, donations,
raising the profile of the charity and hosting fundraising events, online
initiatives; communication, influencing decision making processes, research and
monitoring…..
Not only will this
internship bring your CV to the next level, it will give you memories that will
last a lifetime. In our work, an intern is expected to work alongside
UNASO staff to promote the charity both in the community through Online, policy
fora; national and global; social media, official UNASO website, conferences
and strategic meetings.
Perhaps, the biggest
highlight is working in local communities and engaging duty bearers, empowering
vulnerable populations and promoting healthy living through collective voice to
impact decision making processes for sustainable development
UNASO’S internship
program is competitive, and practical. We shall always have anywhere from 1 –
10 Interns working at UNASO at any given time. The internships range from
community empowerment, communication, fundraising and finance, research and
advocacy to policy level working directly with decision makers, and vulnerable
populations. If you are looking to join a dynamic team, learn the ins and outs
of the non-profit world, and expand your skills set, send us your resume and
cover letter.
Interns shall abide by the
guidelines established by UNASO. They are expected to be professional in their
respective offices; in the hours they work, in their manner of dress, and in
their relationships with other members of the staff. UNASO has a child
protection policy and all interns are expected to subscribe to it.
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Our internships offer
the opportunity for graduates and undergraduates to further their career
goals. Interns are expected to maintain a high level of ethics and
professionalism during their stay at the internship site as this will
contribute to the overall perception of the student by the fellow colleagues
and supervisors. They should also demonstrate a high desire to learn and engage
fully in the organization’s activities under guidance. UNASO internships
offer the opportunity to gain excellent work experience, considerably
increasing employment potential.
Internship duration: Minimum 15-20 hours
per week required for the duration of the internship, at least a minimum of 2
to 3 months.
What will I be doing
while at UNASO? General job activity outlines
1.
Advocacy, policy, capacity building and
research: if you are interested in pursuing a career in advocacy, research,
partnership management and coordination, this life-changing Internship will
give you the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the evidence-based
advocacy and policy, on local, national and international levels.
2.
NGO Public Relations and Communications: UNASO will offer a
unique opportunity for Public Relations and Communications Interns to gain
hands-on practical experience working with an NGO dedicated to advocate for
people’s rights
3.
Gain valuable work experience in the civil society fraternity and
community development sector as well as practical work experience with
Ugandan communities and policy making
processes
4.
Operational Research and strategic
information management Internship; this is a critical part of UNASO’s work. We
undertake in our evidence-based advocacy and research agenda together with member
organizations. Interns will work closely with our teams on the collection and
analysis of data. Participants are also actively involved in the creation of
new studies, reviewing existing ones, and creating of other opportunities.
5.
Rural Healthcare & disease prevention
Awareness and social support to vulnerable populations; involving community
systems strengthening to improve quality of health care service delivery
6.
Interns shall also assist UNASO to gain a further understanding of
others cultures
7.
There may be additional assignments based on the candidate's
experience and ability
All Interns at UNASO
will be under the supervision of advocacy and capacity building manager who
shall address any queries or inquiries to them. They will be attached to
supervisors. Interns are expected to consult with their immediate supervisors
regarding any unanticipated or unplanned absence from the scheduled days
during the placement.
Internship fees
Interns are expected to
pay internship fee to UNASO of US$200 (international interns) and 40US$ for
local interns, which will cater for welfare of the host organization. Interns
are responsible for their own accommodation, transportation to and from the
organization although guidance will be given for the first week to avoid
being stuck or lost.
How To Apply:
Email your resume,
cover letter and an introductory letter from your institution to: unaso@unaso.or.ug For details, refer to our website: www.unaso.or.ug
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