GRADUATE TRAINEE SCOPE OF WORK| GIRL H PROGRAM

Job Description

The Graduate Trainee will support the implementation of the GIRL-H 3.0 program in Karamoja, contributing to initiatives that promote the well-being, empowerment, and resilience of adolescent girls and young women. Working under the supervision of the Program Manager and in collaboration with implementing partners, the trainee will assist in coordinating program activities across key areas, including sexual and reproductive health and psychosocial support (SRHR/MHPSS), safe space programming, gender norms transformation, civic engagement, and financial inclusion.

The role will involve supporting community-based activities such as safe space sessions, mentor trainings, youth engagement initiatives, and community dialogues, while also contributing to monitoring, data collection, documentation, and reporting of program progress. The Graduate Trainee will work closely with local partners, community leaders, and relevant government departments to ensure effective program implementation and community engagement. Through hands-on participation in field activities and program coordination, the trainee will gain practical experience in gender and youth programming, community development, monitoring and evaluation, and stakeholder engagement. The position also requires strict adherence to safeguarding standards, ethical conduct, and the “Do No Harm” principle when working with vulnerable populations, particularly adolescent girls and young women.

Learning Objectives

• By the end of the graduate trainee placement, the trainee will have developed the following competencies and practical skills:
• Gain hands-on experience supporting the implementation of community-based programs focused on adolescent girls and young women (AGYW).
• Learn how to coordinate activities such as safe space sessions, mentorship programs, and community engagement initiatives, and develop practical knowledge of youth-friendly SRHR programming, referral systems, and collaboration with health facilities and service providers.
• Build skills in applying Social Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) strategies to address harmful practices such as Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
• Develop practical skills in data collection, activity monitoring, documentation, and reporting.
• Learn how to track program indicators, support learning reviews, and contribute to evidence-based program improvement.
• Strengthen professional competencies in teamwork, communication, safeguarding, and the “Do No Harm” principle when working with vulnerable populations.

Graduate Trainee's Responsibilities

The Graduate Trainee will support the implementation of the GIRL-H program while gaining practical experience in youth and adolescent development, gender programming, and community engagement. Under the supervision of the PM and in collaboration with the partners, the trainee will undertake the following responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning and coordination of program activities implemented by the partners, including safe space sessions, SRHR activities, financial inclusion, mentor meetings, community dialogues, and youth engagement activities.
• Support the partners in organizing training sessions for mentors, peer leaders, and community stakeholders.
• Assist in collecting and documenting program data using approved monitoring tools.
• Support review of partner activity reporting, data entry, and maintaining program records.
• Organize learning and reflection sessions to document lessons learned and best practices.
• Assist in reviewing partner activity reports, success stories, and case studies highlighting program impact.
• Support documentation of program progress, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Manage GIRL-H social Media handles
• Support coordination with local partners, community groups, and relevant government departments.
• Adhere to Mercy Corps' safeguarding policies and uphold the Do No Harmprinciple when working with program participants.
• Ensure confidentiality and respect when working with vulnerable groups, particularly adolescent girls and young women

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit their Cover Letter & CV saved in 1 PDF document of no more than 5 pages by 17th April 2026.

Please note that any application submitted that does not follow the above instructions will be automatically discarded.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Mercy Corps does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.