.: Beyond Juba Project (RLP, HURIPEC, Faculty of Law; Makerere University.) :.

Internship, Volunteer and Research Associate Opportunities

The Beyond Juba Project (BJP) offers interested Ugandans and international applicants working on themes related to conflict and transitional justice an opportunity to intern, volunteer or to associate with us as researchers. While applications for these positions are accepted throughout the year, the selection process only takes place once every quarter. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact successful candidates at the end of the quarter.

Interns

While applications are considered on a rolling basis, it is advisable to apply early as only a small number of applicants may be taken on with the application process being highly competitive.

Although we would prefer interns intending to stay for a minimum of 6 months, the BJP hosts a summer internship program in which qualified applicants (usually postgraduate students or other exceptional skilled students), are accepted for a shorter periods of time. The deadline for this specific program is 15th March of every year, although preference will be given to those who can apply earlier.

For international applicants, please check out our Internship Contribution Schedule for further details concerning internships.

Please note that interns are NOT paid and applicants should expect to be fully self-sufficient.

Volunteers

The Beyond Juba Project accepts volunteers from Uganda and/or abroad for a period of six months, depending on performance and extension. Volunteer positions are open to individuals with experience and specific skills.

Research Associate

Researchers pursuing postgraduate studies are welcome to join the Beyond Juba Project 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 Beyond Juba Project
Logistic help and advice on the requirements of conducting field research, such as obtaining research permissions, handling bureaucratic channels, and access to our extensive network of contacts
Broadband Internet access

Research Associates are expected to have progress review meetings with their supervisors as well as the Director 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 feebased on the length of period. However, due to limited space at the Beyond Juba Project, we may not be able to offer this placement all year round.

Apply Now!

Applicants are requested to send a curriculum vitae, academic or professional references, and covering letter to recruitment@refugeelawproject.org . The covering letter should include:

Preferred department or Themes of work
Motivation and expectations
What ways the applicant can support Beyond Juba Project's daily activities
Duration of stay.(Any plans for leave or traveling on holiday should be excluded from the timeframe committed.)

*Foreign Interns/Volunteers/Research Associates 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.