We seek to involve a broad array of contributors that extend our work and generate real value for our partners. We advertise all our opportunities on our website, news letter and social media pages.
Internships
The RLP offers internships to Ugandans and East Africans working in forced migration-related fields, and also accepts international internships, depending on need and available openings.
While applications are considered on a rolling basis, it is advisable to apply early as only a small number of interns may be accommodated and the application process is highly competitive.
The RLP also has a summer internship programme, in which applicants are accepted for a shorter time period between May and August.
The deadline for the summer programme is 15 March and preference is given to those who can commit for longer periods of time.
Applicants are requested to send a curriculum vitae, academic or professional references, and covering letter to interns@refugeelawproject.org.
The covering letter should include:
- Preferred area of work (programme or unit)
- Motivation and expectations from the internship
- What ways the applicant can support RLP's daily activities
- Duration of stay. Any plans for leave or travelling on holiday should be excluded from the timeframe committed.
Interns nominated by Universities/Institutions that have standard placement arrangements with the Refugee Law project, are required to send in the following;
- Introduction letter from the nominating University/Institution
- Cover letter
Applicants are encouraged to apply early for any position, and are reminded that the application deadline for all summer placements is 15 March each year.
- Interns could also BE POSTED to RLP Offices outside Kampala including Gulu, Kotido, Kitgum, Mbarara and Hoima.
- Interns are NOT paid and applicants should expect to be fully self-sufficient.
- Foreign Interns are EXPECTED to be fully self-funded, organize for their visa prior to arrival in Uganda, have adequate medical and life insurance, and be adaptable to living in conditions of a developing country.
- When accepted, Foreign Interns are required to pay their fees in full (depending on the number of months) before they commence their placement at RLP.
- MAC systems are not compatible with some software systems so potential interns and volunteers are advised to take note of this.
Volunteer Programme
The RLP has had a beneficial relationship with numerous indigenous and foreign volunteers over the years. Before contacting us about volunteer opportunities, please find out more about the individual programmes to determine the one that you would best be able to contribute to.We accept selected volunteers from Uganda or abroad for a minimum period of six months, and preferably one year. Voluntary positions are open to individuals with strong experience and specific skills identified as 'gaps' at RLP that we are currently unable to fill, either because of a lack of funding or difficulties in convincing donors of the needs for such positions due to their emphasis on project-based grants and inability to meet core funding.
RLP accepts both speculative and solicited applications for volunteerism. For speculative applications, applicants are requested to send curriculum vitae, academic or professional references, and covering letter to volunteers@refugeelawproject.org.
The covering letter should include:
- Preferred area of work (programme or unit)
- Motivation and expectations from the internship
- What ways the applicant can support RLP's daily activities
- Duration of stay. Any plans for leave or travelling on holiday should be excluded from the timeframe committed.
Solicited applications for volunteer placement should follow the application guidelines communicated in the volunteer vacancy advertisement. All volunteer vacancies shall be advertised through the website, list serve, and as necessary, print media.
- Introduction letter from the nominating University/Institution
- Cover letter
- Volunteers could also be posted to RLP offices outside Kampala including Gulu, Kitgum, Mbarara and Hoima.
- Foreign Volunteers are NOT paid and applicants are expected to be self-funded and fully self-sufficient; organize for their visa prior to arrival in Uganda, have adequate medical and life insurance, and be adaptable to living in conditions of a developing country.
- Volunteers are Expected to commit to a minimum of six months and a maximum of 1 year, extendable only under exceptional circumstances with the recommendation from the line manager for not more than six months.
- Other enquiries should be addressed to hrm@refugeelawproject.org
Volunteer Programme
Researchers pursuing post-graduate studies are welcome to join the RLP as research associates.
Through this partnership, they can continue their personal work while benefiting from our institutional resources and services, which include:
- Unlimited use of our Information Centre
- Academic advice on issues of forced migration, justice, human rights, specific locations or camps, and other areas of expertise of the RLP
- Logistic help and advice on the requirements of conducting field research, such as obtaining research permission, handling bureaucratic channels, and accessing our extensive network of contacts
- Broadband Internet access whenever available
Research Associates are expected to have progress review meetings as laid down in the Research Associate Schedule, and may be requested to prepare briefing notes and/or working papers where time permits.
Research Associates are expected to pay an Affiliation fee based on the length of period as shown in the table below. However, due to limited space at the RLP, we may not be able to offer this placement all year round.
Applicants are requested to send curriculum vitae, academic or professional references, a project proposal and proposed data collection tools, and covering letter to researchassociates@refugeelawproject.org.
The covering letter should include:
- Summary of proposed research activity
- Motivation and expectations from being a research associate
- What ways the applicant can support RLP's daily activities
- Duration of stay. Any plans for leave or travelling on holiday should be excluded from the timeframe committed
- Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis, so you are encouraged to apply early.
- Applicants are also advised to organize for their visa prior to arrival in Uganda, have adequate medical and life insurance, and be adaptable to living in conditions of a developing country.
- Research Associates could also be posted to our RLP Offices outside Kampala including Gulu, Kitgum, Mbarara and Hoima.