Job Title: Programme Officer Education
Organisation: Build Africa Uganda
City Masindi,
Country Uganda
About BAU:
Build Africa Uganda is and International NGO that operates in Uganda whose primary aim is to improve the quality of life for the targeted communities in the areas where the organization works. This is largely achieved through making considerable improvements in the quality of education enjoyed by children while improving the ability of their families to secure sustainable livelihoods.
Job Summary: The Programmes Officer is responsible for the implementation of a high quality education program in the Masindi program area including reporting, monitoring and evaluation. Additionally, the job-holder is expected to initiate and exhibit a culture of innovation and creativity in effecting his roles in the programme. Additionally, the job-holder will be expected to continually observe the day-to-day effectiveness of programme delivery, noting and reporting any areas where improvements are possible and making sure improvements are made. S/he will support the planning and design processes within the livelihood programme at BAU.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The job holder should possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with at least three years demonstrated experience in implementing development projects preferably in an international NGO.
Good understanding of the education sector especially attributes of ECD, educational quality improvement and vocational skills training.
Experience working in communities in improving the quality of education
Proactive thinker
Awareness of child protection issues
Knowledge of the local language is an advantage
A person of high integrity that will model BAU’s core values
Ability to ride a motor cycle with a valid permit to this cause
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates who meet the criteria should send their applications with detailed curriculum vitae and a cover letter via email to: bau@build-africauganda.org or via hard copy to:
The Human Resource Officer,
Build Africa Uganda, P.O. Box 7224, Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 1st October, 2013
