Careers & Opportunities
At Refugee House, we believe in a world where those closest to the challenges hold the ultimate power to shape their own futures.
We are always on the look-out for passionate, driven individuals to join us on our mission. Whether you are an experienced professional, a technical expert, or just starting your journey, we welcome those who share our commitment to shifting the paradigm from aid dependency to active empowerment. If you have an appetite for building grassroots systems and doing things differently, you belong here.
Open opportunities
Nothing open right now.
There are no open roles right now. Send your CV to our talent database, and we'll contact you when a role matches your profile.
What We Value
A Passion for Refugee Agency
We are dedicated to elevating refugee leadership and ensuring displaced communities are at the center of innovation, enterprise, and development.
A Desire to Move Beyond Aid
We are reimagining the humanitarian response. We challenge the status quo to replace traditional, beneficiary-based blueprints with sustainable self-reliance.
Lived Experience
We strongly encourage applications from individuals with first-hand experience of displacement. Your perspective is foundational to the ecosystem we are building.
An Entrepreneurial & Innovative Mindset
We seek brave minds who embrace collective action, creative problem-solving, and green solutions to create lasting, multi-level impact.
Why Join Refugee House?
When you become part of our team, you are not just taking on a role, you are joining a firsthand action hub and think tank. Based in West Nile, Uganda, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary, refugee-led team that values dignity, accountability, and bold ideas. Together, we work to turn lived experience into systemic impact.
Pathways to Join Us
Professional Careers & Talent Database
Are you ready to make a professional impact? Whether a current opening matches your profile or a future role arises, we want to hear from you. Submit your CV to our talent database and tell us how you can contribute to our mission.
Submit your CVVolunteer & Fellowship Program
Looking to dedicate your time, build grassroots experience, or contribute specific technical skills? Our Volunteer and Fellowship programs offer immersive opportunities within our Arua City hub and field interventions.
Apply to volunteer or for a fellowshipJoin Our Community
Not looking for a formal role but want to be part of the space? Join us as a community member to book workstations at our Mvara Co-Working Space, attend policy debates, access the business incubator, or participate in cultural storytelling events.
Join the Community Network