Strengthening Decentralization for Sustainability (SDS) is a five year USAID-funded programme, now in its 3rd year of implementation. The SDS Program aims at improving results and sustainability of decentralized service delivery, with emphasis on Health and services for orphans and vulnerable children at local government levels in Uganda.
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Internship Scheme: SDS
is rolling out a 12 months M&E internship scheme aimed at
developing/enhancing M&E skills among young talented and fresh University
graduates. The internship scheme targets brilliant, highly motivated and
interested young graduates (30 years and below) with a passion for M&E.
Under this scheme, SDS seeks to recruit 8 young graduates.
The interns will be
based in the four SDS offices as follows:
Eastern (Mbale); Western (Mbarara);
Central (Kampala) and Head Quarters (Kampala).
Desired Qualification:
A Bachelors’ degree in areas of;
Medical Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Demography, Development Studies, Social
Sciences, Social Work and Social Administration, Information Technology and any
other related disciplines. Besides the above stated qualifications, the
applicant must demonstrate motivation for M&E, should be available and
willing to start by May 1, 2013. This scheme is open to all qualified Ugandans
from different institutions, ethnic back grounds and gender that are ready to
contribute to the development of the country using the acquired M&E/MIS
skills.
Application materials:
• Internship
application form
• Motivation
statement not exceeding 1000 words, double spaced in font 12 of Times New
Roman. The statement should clearly bring out why you should be considered for
this scheme, what you intend to benefit from the scheme and what you intend to
offer as well as what your future M&E aspirations are.
How to Apply: Click here to access the application form. The
filled application and motivation statement should be sent by email ONLY to
MEinternship@uganda-sds.org by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday March 21, 2013.
While SDS respects all applicants, only candidates
shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.