Volunteer Administrative & Program Support (3-6 months)

About the role

The Women Human Rights Defenders Network Uganda is seeking a motivated volunteer to support both administrative and program functions for a period of three to six months. This role offers a monthly stipend and the chance to work directly with women human rights defenders across Uganda.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain organized filing and records, handle calls and visitors, and manage day‑to‑day workplace logistics.
• Assist with scheduling staff meetings, follow up on reports, coordinate website updates and staff development sessions.
• Support program events, help implement activities, represent the organization in meetings, and maintain the membership database.
• Prepare activity reports, meeting minutes, and perform any additional duties assigned by the Secretariat.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Gender & Women Studies, Community Psychology or related fields.
• Self‑motivated, dynamic, confident, with strong public‑speaking ability and a keen interest in advancing women’s human rights.

What we offer

• Monthly stipend of 300,000 Uganda shillings.
• Improved organizational, data‑entry and record‑keeping skills.
• Professional communication experience with internal and external stakeholders.
• Enhanced public‑speaking confidence, documentation expertise and deeper understanding of human‑rights and gender issues.