Community Based Participatory Research & Baseline Survey Internship
Work with communities in Kalagala Parish to generate credible evidence on energy, WASH, and livelihoods
About the Project
This internship gives you the opportunity to work with communities in Kalagala Parish to generate credible evidence on energy, WASH, and livelihoods. Findings will inform project design, strengthen fundraising, and enhance monitoring and evaluation for community-driven development.
The project aligns with Uganda’s national frameworks of National Development Plan (NDP III, 2020–2025) – evidence-based planning for inclusive growth, National Statistical Development Strategy -strengthening community-level data for decision-making., Uganda Vision 2040 – building an evidence-driven economy for sustainable development. By contributing to these priorities, interns help ensure that community voices and realities shape Uganda’s development agenda.
Program Highlights
As a Participatory Research & Baseline Intern, you will:
- Co-lead community-based participatory research (CBPR) with local residents.
- Conduct household surveys and facilitate focus group discussions.
- Support the MEL team to digitize, clean, and analyze baseline data.
- Gather household-level data on technology adoption, air quality, and fuel savings.
Intern Requirements
We welcome applicants who:
- Have an interest or academic background in social research, statistics, or development studies.
- Are competent (or willing to learn) with spreadsheets and mobile data collection tools.
- Demonstrate strong ethics, respect for consent, and data-quality orientation.
- Are adaptable and willing to engage closely with rural communities.
Why Choose This Internship?
By joining this internship, you will:
- Gain practical experience in field research and participatory appraisal methods.
- Build skills in survey design, data entry, cleaning, and visualization.
- Learn how to use evidence to shape program design, donor reporting, and fundraising.
- Strengthen your ability to work in multi-stakeholder, grassroots environments.
- Contribute directly to Uganda’s evidence-driven policy and planning priorities.
SDG Alignment
Location
Kalagala Parish, Buikwe District, Uganda
Duration
4 – 16 weeks (flexible)
Focus Areas
- Evidence
- Monitoring
- Community Development
