Job Title: Volunteer
Education Officer
Education Officer
Organisation: Africa Development Corps (ADC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Salary: US$350 monthly
living stipend, basic medical insurance and accommodation in the VIA Guesthouse
in Kampala.
living stipend, basic medical insurance and accommodation in the VIA Guesthouse
in Kampala.
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.
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.
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.
Job Summary: The Volunteer
Program Officer (VPO) will mainly organize and book sorting, distribute them to
various field sites across Uganda, as well as conduct continuous monitoring and
evaluation throughout the program’s implementation. This role involves
management responsibilities as the candidate will directly supervise a team of
in-field book processors. The candidate must work closely with all program
staff, and provide the Executive Director and Education Program Manager with
monthly progress reports.
Program Officer (VPO) will mainly organize and book sorting, distribute them to
various field sites across Uganda, as well as conduct continuous monitoring and
evaluation throughout the program’s implementation. This role involves
management responsibilities as the candidate will directly supervise a team of
in-field book processors. The candidate must work closely with all program
staff, and provide the Executive Director and Education Program Manager with
monthly progress reports.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The jobseeker should hold a University
Degree or equivalent experience required, Masters Degree in development
related area is preferred. - The ideal candidate should have a background
in education. - Good working knowledge and experience in
the field of logistics would be an added advantage. - Prior experience in nonprofit setting
and/or international NGO setting required. - Previous experience conducting monitoring
and evaluation is required. - Possess excellent communication skills and
be willing to travel to challenging rural environments. - Past experience in a management capacity
will also be seen as an added advantage.
NB: The
Position is an International Supported Volunteer position (SV). Supported Volunteers are responsible for their
airfare to and from Uganda.
Position is an International Supported Volunteer position (SV). Supported Volunteers are responsible for their
airfare to and from Uganda.
How to Apply:
Please express your interest by sending an E-mail application to:
[email protected].
[email protected].
The email application should include a CV, covering letter stating why
you qualify for the position, and three references. Please do not include all
of your academic certificates in your application. The subject line of the
email should read: Application for the role of Uganda Volunteer Education
Program Officer.
you qualify for the position, and three references. Please do not include all
of your academic certificates in your application. The subject line of the
email should read: Application for the role of Uganda Volunteer Education
Program Officer.
Deadline: 22nd July 2014
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