Internship Program for June/August 2026 Intake at Uganda Bureau of Statistics

Internship Duties and Responsibilities.

Interns will be actively engaged in various departmental tasks to build their professional skills. Key responsibilities include:

• Data Collection and Processing: Assist in gathering and processing relevant data from multiple sources.

• Data Entry and Compilation: Input and organize data efficiently for analysis.

• Training Participation: Attend workshops and training sessions to enhance professional knowledge and technical skills.

• Report Writing: Contribute to the preparation of reports on departmental activities and research projects.

• Departmental Meetings: Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions.

• Weekly Task Reports: Prepare weekly summaries of work performed within the assigned department.

• Additional Duties: Carry out other tasks as assigned by supervisors to support departmental operations.

Roles and Responsibilities under IT Support

For interns in IT and related fields, the program includes practical involvement in system design and maintenance:

• System User Requirements: Participate in gathering and defining system user needs.

• System Design and Implementation: Assist in the design and deployment of information systems.

• Departmental Meetings: Engage in IT team discussions and collaborative sessions.

• Activity Logs: Maintain detailed records of IT activities and updates.

• Additional Duties: Support any other IT-related tasks assigned by supervisors.

Program Qualifications

The internship is open to second and third-year students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in the following fields:

• Bachelor of Statistics

• Bachelor of Business Statistics

• Bachelor of Economics and Statistics

• Quantitative Economics

• Data Science

• Population Studies

• Information Technology

• Computer Science

• Information Systems

• Software Engineering

• B.Sc. in Actuarial Science

• Bachelor of Demography

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following:

1. Application Letter: Addressed to the Executive Director of UBOS.

2. Recommendation or Introductory Letter: From your academic institution.

Application Timeline

• Start Date: 2nd March 2026

• Closing Date: 13th March 2026

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online through the official UBOS internship portal: https://uboshrs.ubos.org:2223/internships/open 

This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience at Uganda’s national statistics authority. Don’t miss the chance to develop your skills, enhance your resume, and contribute to meaningful projects in data management, analysis, and IT systems.