Job Title: Â Programs Intern (Youth Climate Council) (No Experience NGO Jobs)
Organisation: Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO)
Duty Station:Â Â Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) is a youth-led gender-balanced Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that advocates for environmental sustainability and community development. Founded in 2014 in Ghana, GAYO is dedicated to raising awareness, educating, and building the capacity of different stakeholders to adopt sustainable environmental practices that satisfy the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to have a good quality of life. As part of the Green Africa Youth Organization’s aim to expand across other African countries, we have established the GAYO in Uganda office to advance the mission of researching to provide solutions to pressing environmental issues through youth empowerment and public education. To achieve its objective, GAYO works with various institutions and multiple levels of governance to implement climate change, circular economy, and disaster risk reduction projects within communities.
Job Summary:   The Programs Intern will support and enhance YCC programs under the guidance of the YCC Coordinator. Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and evaluating programs that align with the YCC’s mission and objectives. The intern will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, manage program resources, and ensure effective delivery of activities and programs of the Youth Climate Council.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Program Development: Assist in designing and refining YCC programs to meet strategic objectives.
- Implementation: Execute program activities in collaboration with regional teams and stakeholders.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Track program outcomes and impact, providing regular reports to the YCC Coordinator.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with youth-led organizations, government agencies, and civil society to foster partnerships and promote program alignment.
- Resource Management: Support in managing budgetary allocations and logistics for program activities.
- Capacity Building: Facilitate training sessions and workshops to build the capacity of youth participants in climate action and policy engagement.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive records of program activities, achievements, and challenges for organizational learning and reporting purposes.
- Adherence to Policies and Procedures: Ensure compliance with organizational policies, guidelines, and donor requirements in program implementation.
Outputs/deliverables
- Execution of at least three YCC programs or initiatives aligned with the council’s objectives.
- Coordination of activities across all four YCC regions (North, East, Central, and West).
- Submission of detailed monthly program progress reports (achievements, challenges, lessons).
- Development of an annual program performance report summarizing outcomes and impacts.
- Facilitation of capacity-building workshops or training sessions for youth participants.
- Establishment or enhancement of partnerships with at least five new youth-led organizations, government entities, or civil society actors.
- Creation of a stakeholder database documenting all partnerships engaged during the
- internship period.
- Integration of youth-led inputs into at least one national or local climate policy or strategy.
- Development of a digital archive containing program documentation (activity reports, attendance lists, financial records).
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Recent graduate of environmental studies, development studies, social sciences, or a related field.
- Passion for climate action and youth empowerment.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and independently, with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite and familiarity with project management tools is an advantage.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send an application package that should consist of: a one-page cover letter stating your interest in the role and highlighting your relevant achievements in the role and a recent CV – all these merged into one single pdf. Not more than 5 MB in size.
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Deadline: 28th February 2025
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