POSITION: PROJECT VOLUNTEER

REPORTS TO: PROJECT ASSISTANT

DUTY STATION: Rwamwanja, Kyangwali, Refugee Settlements

Job Title: Project Volunteer

Number of positions: 02

Location: (1) Kamwenge (1) Kikuube

Job Summary 

The volunteer will contribute their time, skills, and effort to support the implementation of activities under the RETI Project, implemented by Bishop Stuart University. The volunteer will assist with various tasks, including community outreach, event coordination, administrative support, program implementation, and direct service delivery. He/she will work under the guidance and supervision of the Project Assistant to ensure effective and efficient project operations.

Main duties and responsibilities:

The volunteer will provide a supportive role to the Project Assistant in executing some responsibilities under the Refugee and Host Community Youth Empowerment and Transformation Initiative (RETI) Project

Responsibilities

• Conduct awareness-raising sessions in the area of operation, disseminating RETI messages
• Participate in coordination meetings at the settlement and District levels
• Participate in the monitoring of Project activities in the District
• Conduct follow-up/tracer studies in the respective settlement/District
• Support data entry in the participant profiling database
• Support youths in the formation of VSLA/YSLA groups and link them to financial institutions
• Prepare accurate and quality reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis with the onsite data.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor and the Project Assistant.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Social Work and Social Administration, Development Studies, Community development and or Entrepreneurship.

Experience:

• The Applicant will demonstrate evidence of practical experience in community development work. Experience in working in a refugee settlement is required.

Competencies

• Good communication skills
• Proficiency in computer skills
• Good reporting and writing skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer service-oriented approach.

Applicants must be able to communicate in any three of the following languages: English, Kinyabwisha/Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, Runyankore/Rukiga, Runyoro, or Rutooro.

Applicants must be of strong faith, high integrity and value-adding performers.

Interested candidates should submit five (5) copies of typed application letters together with the latest copies of their curriculum vitae and academic qualifications (clearly indicating the position applied for and the Refugee Settlement of choice) to the address below or hand delivered to the same address not later than Monday, 26th January, 2026.

To: The University Secretary
Bishop Stuart University
P.O. Box 09, Mbarara

Please note that: Only the shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

For any further information, please contact the University Secretary’s Office by email us@bsu.ac.ug
NOTE: Much as Bishop Stuart University is an equal opportunity employer, women and persons with disability are specially encouraged to apply. Any form of solicitation or lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification. For complaints or feedback, call toll-free on 0800300304 or WhatsApp 0753996870, or email: reti_complaints@muni.ac.ug