Mercy Corps Vacancy: UNB-UG Intern, Moroto, Uganda | UNjobs Toggle navigation Latest Duty Stations Organizations Closing Soon UNB-UG Intern, Moroto, Uganda Organization: Mercy Corps Country: Uganda Field location: Moroto Office: Mercy Corps in Moroto GRADUATE TRAINEE SCOPE OF WORK| GIRL H PROGRAM LOCATION : MOROTO DATES OF GRADUATE TRAINEE: 1st May 2026 LENGTH OF GRADUATE TRAINEE: 6 MONTHS SCALE: NA GRADUATE TRAINEE SUPERVISOR Program Manager Risk Level: ☐ Level 3 ☐ Level 2 ☐ Level 1 (Level 3: Frequent contact with participants, direct contact with children, access to sensitive data, and/or high level of accountability. Level 2: Some contact with participants; unplanned non-direct contact with children. Level 1: Likely to have no contact with participants or sensitive data) About Mercy Corps Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. Program Summary The proposed extension of Mercy Corps' GIRL-H program in Uganda builds on 32 months of demonstrated success in improving life skills, financial literacy, and sexual and reproductive health among adolescent girls and young women in Karamoja. With an additional 24 months of support, GIRL-H will transition from individual transformation to systemic impact, strengthening the institutions, communities, and networks that surround and support girls. This next phase, GIRL-H 3.0, will expand into two additional locations facing persistent challenges such as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The program will deepen interventions across four strategic pillars: Sexual and Reproductive Health & Psychosocial Support (SRHR/MHPSS): Collaborating with government and health providers to expand youth-friendly SRHR services, strengthen referral pathways, and provide trauma-informed psychosocial support. Safe Spaces: Delivering structured sessions on life skills, employability, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy, while fostering peer mentorship, gender dialogue, and community engagement to build resilience and empowerment. Gender Norms & Civic Engagement: Using Social Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) and advocacy to challenge harmful norms, promote girls' access to education, health, and economic opportunities, and empower youth as leaders in climate resilience and civic participation. Financial Inclusion & Livelihood Opportunities: Linking girls to formal financial institutions, digitizing savings group records, and equipping participants with digital literacy, business training, and market-relevant livelihood pathways. By embedding inclusive practices, strengthening institutional support, and unlocking economic opportunities, GIRL-H will ensure lasting change for adolescent girls and young women in Uganda, advancing both individual well-being and community resilience long after the program concludes. Position Summary The Graduate Trainee will support the implementation of the GIRL-H 3.0 program in Karamoja, contributing to initiatives that promote the well-being, empowerment, and resilience of adolescent girls and young women. Working under the supervision of the Program Manager and in collaboration with implementing partners, the trainee will assist in coordinating program activities across key areas, including sexual and reproductive health and psychosocial support (SRHR/MHPSS), safe space programming, gender norms transformation, civic engagement, and financial inclusion. The role will involve supporting community-based activities such as safe space sessions, mentor trainings, youth engagement initiatives, and community dialogues, while also contributing to monitoring, data collection, documentation, and reporting of program progress. The Graduate Trainee will work closely with local partners, community leaders, and relevant government departments to ensure effective program implementation and community engagement. Through hands-on participation in field activities and program coordination, the trainee will gain practical experience in gender and youth programming, community development, monitoring and evaluation, and stakeholder engagement. The position also requires strict adherence to safeguarding standards, ethical conduct, and the “Do No Harm” principle when working with vulnerable populations, particularly adolescent girls and young women. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: By the end of the graduate trainee placement, the trainee will have developed the following competencies and practical skills: Gain hands-on experience supporting the implementation of community-based programs focused on adolescent girls and young women (AGYW). Learn how to coordinate activities such as safe space sessions, mentorship programs, and community engagement initiatives, and develop practi
