SEMA TRAINEESHIP PROGRAM
The SEMA traineeship programme converges talented students from different universities in Uganda to learn, practice and experience doing research to improve public service delivery in their communities. The traineeship provides for first-hand work experience, while also giving youth an opportunity to contribute directly to SEMA’s mission to improve accountability of public services. Selected trainees take part in a 9-month intensive programme of training and fieldwork, where they can develop their own professional careers within SEMA’s friendly and professional environment. The SEMA traineeship currently only supports Ugandan youth.
TRAINING
SEMA’s trainees receive regular soft- and hard skills training that is beneficial to their personal development and any professional career. The programme includes group training, individual assignments, field data collection and mentorship from professional experts in research. At the end of the traineeship, trainees have developed a range of hard research skills, such as interviewing and data-analysis, as well as soft skills such as communication skills, critical thinking, team work, leadership and work ethic. Successful trainees are rewarded with a certificate at the end of the programme to validate their skills for future employment.
REWARDING
SEMA acknowledges the trainees effort to learn and appreciates their hard work by giving them monthly rewards, including announcing the outstanding trainee of the month.This monthly award is based on elements of timeliness, reliability, motivation, data quality and effective communication of the trainees to encourage them in stepping up the game each month in their performance. Outstanding trainees also get an opportunity to take separate learning tracks at the SEMA department of their choice.
APPLY FOR SEMA’s TRAINEESHIP
Do you want to develop your career, improve your research skills and contribute to better public services in your community? If you are currently enrolled in a University programme and live in Kampala or Mukono, don’t hesitate to apply to SEMA’s Traineeship Programme. We select new trainees approximately four times a year, but applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are invited to fill out our application form.
SEMA TRAINEE OF THE MONTH AUGUST 2020
Nalwadda Phionah, a 20-year Makerere University student, joined SEMA as a research trainee with the aim of improving her career to impact social lives through better public service delivery. She says: "I am so glad that I have been blessed with this achievement. Great thanks to everyone. My experience in August working with SEMA was very good. In particular I thank Shine for the great support and everyone who did their best to support us, the trainees, when working in the field. I thank God that the clients were very willing and the officers at the stations were welcoming. I feel very humbled."
- Craig Agaba
- Stuart Ssebagala
- Sharon Murungi
- Julius Elepu
- Bridget Kiconco
- Sharon vivian Namanda
- Anthony Taaka
- Bernard Nakireza
- Geoffrey Thembo
- Jasper Odongo
- Juluis RuhangaRIYO
- Conrad Tuhairwe
- Cephas Maili
- Elizabeth kasuubo
- Benjamin Kayiwa
- timothy KIMBOWA
- PHIONAH Nalwadda
- FAIZA Mwanaisha
- frank mawejje
- Babra akulu
- RAMADHAN ATUKWASE
Trainee Testimonial
“SEMA is all I've ever wanted. SEMA has given me an opportunity to become integral in order not to bias the data and also to be diligent and patient while at work. I am happy about the opportunity to work with an organization that seeks to change Uganda and aim at East Africa next which I cannot wait to be a part of.”
Craig Agaba
Trainee- Mukono
“What stands out is SEMA’s quest for quality, effectiveness, and efficiency by its employees. As a Research trainee I was flabbergasted and thrilled when I emerged the best Trainee for the month of January 2020. I felt a lot motivated that SEMA leads by example because they practice what they preach. While measuring the performance of public offices, it also does it internally”
Juluis Elepu
Trainee- Kampala