Our People

At UDB, we pride ourselves on ensuring that we deliberately create and consistently nurture a conducive working environment that supports Our People not only to be productive but also to flourish and grow.

Leadership Development

We have a firm belief that professional and leadership capabilities lie at the heart of enabling delivery of business aspirations as well as ensuring long-term sustainability.

Learning & Development

As a precursor to delivering our strategic business objectives, the Bank firmly believes that staff need to be adequately skilled for their current and future roles. In this regard, we invest in learning and development opportunities for our staff.

Our Culture

Integrity

We promise and only promise what we can deliver. We do what we say we are going to do and are accountable for our promises. We value honesty and consistency in our words and actions. We earn trust by living up to our commitments and make decisions that are in the best interest of the Bank and our customers.

Commitment

We are devoted to being the best we can be. To achieve this, we place our customers at the center of everything we do. We consistently deliver on expectations and go the extra mile to get the job done. We approach everything with “It can be done” attitude.

Excellence

We deliver the highest quality and value possible through simple and relevant solutions.

Graduate Apprenticeship Program

Are you a recent graduate, with demonstrable passion and commitment to improve the quality of life of Ugandans? Do you possess an outstanding academic achievement, and wish to explore your leadership potential? Are you committed to engaging in critical issues of Uganda’s development, have a genuine interest to make a difference, and to be part of something bigger than yourself? If yes, then you are a good candidate for the bank’s Graduate Apprenticeship Program (GAP)

The Graduate Apprenticeship Program (GAP) is a one-two year experiential program aimed at developing specialized development finance professionals for the future. We attract highly qualified and motivated professionals from reputable educational institutions for a rewarding career journey in the bank.

Wanume Mwima Ibrahim

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Joining the Uganda Development Bank Apprenticeship program provided me with the opportunity to augment my passions with a resounding mission. Through all-round exposure to the Bank’s operations, I was able to work on exciting projects, particularly in Infrastructure.

I was fascinated by the organizational culture which nurtures teamwork, learning & growth, innovativeness, and integrity. The Bank’s multisectoral nature and diversity presents a vast pool of opportunities for Graduates from all backgrounds. If you are looking to contribute to National development and build a career in development finance, then look no further.

Joel Sserunkuma

Bachelor of Business Administration

The Graduate Apprenticeship Program at Uganda Development Bank is an excellent opportunity to learn and grow, and at the same time demonstrate competences. As a Graduate Trainee at the Bank, I have got the opportunity to work on transformational projects as well as interacting with highly knowledgeable, committed, and welcoming colleagues across the organization. From the outlook of the Program, I have been exposed to numerous functions and initiatives of the Bank.

For instance, I have been able to participate in project origination activities where I have managed to write and present project papers, managed to keep a right track of clients’ conditions in the conditions tracker, as well as participating in report writing among other so many exciting activities throughout the Program. I can say I have been empowered with high level responsibilities and tasked to fulfill the Bank’s mandate in supporting the socio-economic development in the country especially under the current attachment in Investments. In general, the Graduate Apprenticeship Program was the ideal entry point to prepare me for my career development especially in development finance and beyond.

Phiona Martha Kababiito

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

The Graduate Apprenticeship Program at UDB from 2020 to 2021 was a steppingstone to my professional and personal development. Through the structured on-the-job training, mentorship and continuous professional development sessions, the staff generously shared their knowledge and experience. I was nurtured and empowered to actively engage in the bank activities.

The Bank also challenged me to creatively think, engineer and transform ideas into bankable projects for socio-economic development as well as innovate sustainable financial interventions. I am enthusiastic to continue working with the Bank towards improving the lives of Ugandans.

Asiimwe Deo

Bachelor of Environmental Science Technology & Management

Joining the Bank in the first cohort of the Graduate Apprentice Program was a lifetime opportunity to boost my career. It was a great experience working with highly experienced professionals who give a hands-on training in the development banking operations. The training offers a wholistic approach to learning the system of development banking through the rotational program throughout the bank’s departments. The staff are very open minded and very willing to share their knowledge.

The training gave me the opportunity to apply my theoretical knowledge practically in addition to bridging the knowledge gap needed to accomplish real life tasks. The specialized mentoring in Environmental and Social aspects and personal development programs have built in me a wealth of knowledge, confidence, and expertise to assess Environmental and Social risks. With the knowledge base, personal development programs and hands on training, the UDB apprentice program is the epitome of learning.