Flagship Project Fundraising Internship: Climate & Community Impact
Accelerate financing for FOSCOD’s priority flagship projects, including clean cooking, biochar, WASH, and agroforestry.
About the Project
This is a high-impact internship for those who want to combine fundraising, climate action, and development innovation. Interns will help accelerate financing for FOSCOD’s priority flagship projects — including clean cooking, biochar, WASH, and agroforestry – by packaging projects, engaging donors, and exploring innovative financing mechanisms.
The project aligns with Uganda’s strategic policy frameworks of Climate Change Act (2021) -implementing climate finance and adaptation measures, Renewable Energy Policy (2007, under review) expanding sustainable energy solutions, National Forestry Policy (2001) – promoting tree-based restoration and agroforestry, National Development Plan IV (2025–2030, upcoming) -strengthening financing for priority sectors, and Uganda Vision 2040 – building a green and climate-resilient economy. This internship is ideal for aspiring professionals in climate action, development finance, or project design who want to gain frontline experience in shaping funding opportunities for transformational change.
Program Highlights
As a Flagship Project Fundraising Intern, you will:
- Package flagship projects with cases for support, budgets, and Theories of Change (ToCs).
- Develop tailored fundraising briefs and pitch decks for donors and partners.
- Assist with donor reporting and impact-driven case studies.
- Scan for innovative financing opportunities (carbon, blended finance, partnerships).
- Support donor engagement campaigns linked to FOSCOD’s climate and community pilots.
Intern Requirements
We welcome applicants who:
- Have an interest in climate action, development finance, or project design.
- Possess strong writing and presentation design skills with an analytical mindset.
- Are collaborative, able to work across programs and MEL teams.
- Demonstrate adaptability and creativity in donor-facing work.
Why Choose This Internship?
By joining this internship, you will:
- Learn how to package projects for fundraising across climate, WASH, and land-use sectors.
- Gain exposure to innovative financing options for NGOs, including carbon credits and blended finance.
- Build persuasive skills in donor communications, proposal design, and impact reporting.
- Contribute to flagship projects that address clean energy, climate resilience, and ecosystem restoration.
- Strengthen your profile in climate finance and global development partnerships.
SDG Alignment
Location
Njeru HQ + Kalagala Parish, Uganda
Duration
4 – 16 weeks (flexible)
Focus Areas
- Climate Finance
- Fundraising
- Sustainable Development
