Shape the Future.
Work With Us.
Join a team of passionate change-makers driving grassroots transformation across Uganda. Whether you're an intern, volunteer, consultant or trainer there is a role for you here.
Why Join Our Movement?
Working with WDF means being part of a community-rooted, impact-driven team with real presence in underserved areas of Uganda.
Real Impact
Your work directly reaches women and youth in Central, Eastern, Rwenzori and Karamoja regions.
Learn & Grow
Gain hands-on skills in community development, SRHR, livelihoods, climate action and more.
Inclusive Team
A diverse, welcoming secretariat that values every voice, background and lived experience.
Recognised Work
Receive certificates, references, and network connections valued across East Africa and beyond.
Find Your Perfect Role
Choose the engagement that fits your skills, schedule and goals. All six roles connect you directly with our field teams and programs.
InternshipInternship Placement
A structured, hands-on internship for students and recent graduates looking to gain real-world community development experience. Work alongside WDF's secretariat on active programs in any of our four regions.
- 3–6 month flexible placements
- Mentorship from senior program staff
- Exposure to SRHR, livelihoods & gender mainstreaming
- Certificate & reference letter on completion
VolunteerVolunteer Placement
Give your time and skills to communities that need it most. Whether locally based or internationally, volunteers play a vital role in WDF's community outreach, events and program delivery on the ground.
- Short-term & long-term placements available
- Local and international volunteers welcome
- Community immersion in rural Uganda
- Volunteer recognition & appreciation certificate
ConsultancyConsultancy Services
Are you an expert in development, gender, health, environment or institutional strengthening? WDF engages consultants for research, evaluations, training design and strategic project support across our thematic areas.
- Short-term & project-based contracts
- Research, M&E and evaluation assignments
- Report writing & knowledge management
- Competitive, transparent remuneration
TrainingCapacity Building
Skilled trainers, facilitators and subject matter experts are invited to co-deliver WDF's capacity-building programs — from vocational skilling and civic education to leadership development and financial literacy.
- Training-of-trainers (ToT) partnerships
- Community facilitation & workshop delivery
- Youth leadership & civic education modules
- Flexible, field-based engagement
Service ProviderService Provider
WDF partners with vetted suppliers, service companies and individual professionals to procure goods and services that support our programs. If your business or practice aligns with our work, we'd love to hear from you.
- Procurement of goods, printing & supplies
- IT, media, design & communications services
- Transport, logistics & event management
- Legal, audit & financial services
Strategic PartnerStrategic Partnership
Align your organisation with WDF's mission through a formal strategic partnership. Whether you're an NGO, government body, academic institution, private sector actor or development agency — let's design a collaboration that creates lasting systemic change.
- Co-designed joint programs & initiatives
- Resource & funding mobilisation together
- Shared advocacy & policy influence
- MoU-backed, transparent partnership framework
Your Application Journey
Choose Your Role
Browse our six engagement types and identify the one that best fits your background and goals.
Submit Application
Complete our Google Form with your details, CV and a short motivation statement.
We Review & Connect
Our team reviews applications within 5–7 working days and reaches out for a brief call.
Join the Mission
Get onboarded, meet the team, and start making an impact in communities across Uganda.