Job Title: Book
Processor
Processor
Organisation: Africa Development Corps (ADC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About ADC:
Africa Development Corps (ADC), formerly known as Visions in Action, is
an international NGO based out of Washington DC, working in relief and
development throughout Africa. Over the past 23 years we have been involved in
the implementation of a wide range of humanitarian activities in countries such
as Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa and Liberia. In particular, ADC has
implemented development and relief programs in the areas of HIV/AIDS,
education, youth development and food security. Our current programming in
Uganda focuses upon book distribution, library construction and teacher
training in rural areas. The program aims to facilitate pupil’s transition from
learning in local languages to learning in English. We do this, firstly and
foremost, by providing new English textbooks received from donors to schools
throughout Uganda. Also, we aim to foster a culture of reading in individual
villages and communities, as well as train teachers on how to establish and run
school libraries.
an international NGO based out of Washington DC, working in relief and
development throughout Africa. Over the past 23 years we have been involved in
the implementation of a wide range of humanitarian activities in countries such
as Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa and Liberia. In particular, ADC has
implemented development and relief programs in the areas of HIV/AIDS,
education, youth development and food security. Our current programming in
Uganda focuses upon book distribution, library construction and teacher
training in rural areas. The program aims to facilitate pupil’s transition from
learning in local languages to learning in English. We do this, firstly and
foremost, by providing new English textbooks received from donors to schools
throughout Uganda. Also, we aim to foster a culture of reading in individual
villages and communities, as well as train teachers on how to establish and run
school libraries.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Unpack books from shipping containers upon
their arrival into ADC’s warehouse - Record the quantities of each individual
book title that arrives - Re-pack the books in order for their
distribution to individual schools throughout Uganda; this process
involves packing boxes by individual title, as well as stamping each book
before it is packed - Work in close collaboration with other
book processors to establish the most efficient system for unpacking, and
re-packing the books
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Prior experience or qualification in
teaching and/or library management - Previous library or book processing
experience - Proven ability to work closely as part of
a team in order to achieve specific aims and objectives - Proven ability to work under pressure and
time constraints to meet deadlines - Ability to work without supervision
to accomplish their set targets
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates who desire to work with Africa
Development Corps (ADC) should apply via email to both [email protected]
and the Country Manager, Tom Evans at [email protected]
Development Corps (ADC) should apply via email to both [email protected]
and the Country Manager, Tom Evans at [email protected]
The email should include a CV, covering letter stating why you qualify
for the position, and three references. The subject line of the email should
read: Application for the role of Uganda Book Processor.
for the position, and three references. The subject line of the email should
read: Application for the role of Uganda Book Processor.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted for interview. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
contacted for interview. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Deadline: 24th February, 2014,
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