Community Economic Empowerment Internship
Contribute to building resilient community businesses and preparing groups for cooperative and green enterprise development.
About the Project
This internship focuses on strengthening grassroots economic empowerment through Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), green enterprise promotion, and entrepreneurship training for women and youth. Interns will contribute to building resilient community businesses and preparing groups for cooperative and green enterprise development.
Aligned with Uganda’s national frameworks of National Financial Inclusion Strategy (2017-2022, extended), National Gender Policy (2007), Parish Development Model (2021) and Uganda Vision 2040. These policies emphasize financial inclusion, women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship, and community-driven livelihoods — ensuring your internship contributes to both local and national priorities.
Program Highlights
As a Community Economic Empowerment Intern, you will:
- Support VSLAs to improve record-keeping, savings practices, and group management.
- Conduct market assessments to identify opportunities for green and sustainable enterprises.
- Train youth and women groups in basic business literacy and entrepreneurship skills.
- Document case studies of emerging green enterprises for learning and visibility.
Intern Requirements
We welcome applicants who:
- Have an academic or professional interest in community development, business, finance, or entrepreneurship.
- Are eager to work with grassroots savings groups and small enterprises.
- Possess skills in facilitation, training, or business research (preferred but not required).
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity, adaptability, and teamwork.
Why Choose This Internship?
By joining this internship, you will:
- Gain practical skills in enterprise development and grassroots financial systems (VSLAs).
- Build capacity in market assessments, business training, and financial literacy facilitation.
- Contribute to women’s and youth empowerment in sustainable green enterprises.
- Strengthen community resilience through inclusive and locally driven economic growth.
- Be part of a grassroots organization advancing Uganda’s Parish Development Model goals.
SDG Alignment
Location
Kalagala Parish, Buikwe District, Uganda
Duration
4 – 16 weeks (flexible)
Focus Areas
- Livelihoods
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
