Volunteer

Company Description Vision for Child Development in Africa (VICDA) is a refugee-led, community-based organization founded in 2024 and working in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement in Western Uganda. VICDA focuses on the holistic development and well-being of refugee children by strengthening early childhood development, foundational learning, psychosocial well-being, inclusion, and supportive caregiving. The organization creates safe, nurturing environments where children can play, learn, connect, express themselves, and develop their potential with dignity. VICDA’s work is grounded in local realities, continuous learning, and collaboration with children, caregivers, educators, and communities to identify challenges, test practical responses, and refine solutions. Through initiatives such as Play at the Right Level, Play-Based Psychosocial Support, and Parenting for Resilience, VICDA partners with humanitarian organizations, technical experts, and refugee-led groups to advance locally led solutions for children affected by displacement across Africa.
Role Description Volunteers at VICDA support program activities that promote play-based learning, psychosocial well-being, and nurturing caregiving for refugee children and families. In this full-time remote role, volunteers may assist with developing and refining curricula and tools, documenting learning from field activities, and preparing reports or learning briefs for partners and stakeholders. Day-to-day tasks can include coordinating with local teams, contributing to research and monitoring efforts, organizing digital resources, and supporting communication with educators, caregivers, and partner organizations. Volunteers may also help with grant writing, proposal development, and outreach to humanitarian and development partners to strengthen VICDA’s initiatives and collaborations. The role is designed for individuals who are committed to child rights, inclusion, and locally led solutions, and who can work effectively with diverse teams across time zones.
Qualifications

• Strong interest in child development, education in emergencies, psychosocial support, and refugee protection, with a commitment to inclusive and dignity-centered programming.
• Experience or education in fields such as social sciences, education, psychology, social work, international development, or a related area.
• Ability to conduct basic research, synthesize information, and support monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to draft reports, learning documents, and partner communications.
• Comfort working remotely with digital tools (e.g., email, video conferencing, shared documents) and coordinating across different cultures and time zones.
• Strong organizational skills, reliability, and ability to manage time and tasks independently in a full-time volunteer capacity.
• Experience collaborating with community-based or refugee-led organizations, or lived experience of displacement, is an asset.
• Respectful, gender-neutral, and non-discriminatory