Meet Yvette and Emmanuel, The First Interns at RSCE

By Jullian Kahara Atukunda, Communications Assistant, RSCE

When I first met Yvette Martha and Emmanuel, I reminisced about myself many years ago as a fresh graduate from university, I was very optimistic, full of energy and super excited to be in the ‘world of work’.

As these two walked in, I Immediately saw a fresh breed on the campus of RSCE, I was quick to inquire who they were, and I was told they are the interns.

I was thrilled to see these two young people with the charisma to serve with the greatest humanitarian organisation in the world. I told myself, I wouldn’t miss having a chat with them to at least feel that optimism that young people always have on their sleeves that rejuvenates anyone’s energy levels.

I immediately made an appointment to meet them.

Whereas Emmanuel is happy to be in the field of his profession, human resources and talent management, Yvette is seemingly looking for a way to diversify her knowledge.

Emmanuel has a bachelor’s degree in human resources management while Yvette’s bachelor’s degree is in education majoring in English and Literature.

I inquired why they chose unpaid appointment after graduation, yet their parents must have wanted them to get full time employment and start earning.

They both chorused that “who turns down an opportunity with the UN?” and we all laughed to the response.

We all know that United Nations is one of the best employers in the world and these two have hope that the experience they gain will either lead them to a job opportunity within the organization itself or any other international organization at its level.

Yvette is quick to add that even if she goes back to teaching later, she will always value the exposure she will get through her time with the United Nations.

“Embarking on this journey as a Human Resource Talent Management (HRMTU) Intern at UN RSCE Entebbe Uganda is a thrilling opportunity that ignites my passion for shaping the workforce of tomorrow. I am excited to learn, grow, and contribute to the UN’s mission of making a meaningful humanitarian impact in the world.” Says Emmanuel

“The overwhelmingly outstanding opportunity from an international organization with a multi – cultural society not only sends me into despair for fear of inadequacy but also a head splitting demand of determination and I would be a fool to deny my thirst for knowledge and curiosity for skills because I would love to be as great as those I work with” says Yvette

This internship program is a win-win for both the interns and the Regional Service Centre. The interns will gain practical experience and exposure to shape the rest of their professional years while RSCE is glad to have fresh blood as part of the Human Resources Team at ZERO cost.

“We look forward to seeing our interns thrive and make meaningful contributions during their internship at the Regional Service Centre. We hope that this program will be the first of many, and that we will continue to attract and nurture the best talents in the region,” said Paulin Djomo the Director RSCE.

By Elysee Niyigena, Communications Officer / RSCE