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• Regulate and maintain the Standard of Accountancy in Uganda.
• Prescribe and regulate the conduct of accountants and practising
  accountants in Uganda.

• Identifies the training and development needs of professional
  accountants.
• Designs training and development programmes based on the identified
  needs.
• Identifies suitable trainers and speakers for CPD courses and
  manages proper flow of CPD events.
• Builds the training resources and materials of the Institute
  including, training notes, materials and methodologies.
• Designs alternative training delivery systems to meet the needs of
  members, including online and e-learning training courses.
• Researches new technologies and methodologies in workplace learning
  and shares research results.
• Budgets for planned CPD activities and keeps expenditure within
  budgeted amounts.
• Responds to both written and verbal enquiries relating to
  professional development.
• Evaluates the CPD courses to determine if learning outcomes are
  being met and courses modified as appropriate.
• Prepares activity reports on the implementation of the Institute’s
  CPD programme.
• Attends meetings of the various committees with CPD
  responsibilities.
• Coordinates with the other staff and departments to organise CPD
  events.

• Coordinates the implementation of the Institute’s practical training
  programme.
• Reviews training logbooks and monitoring progress of trainees.
• Prepares, agrees and reviews assessment plans with trainees and
  their supervisors.
• Records assessments based on the prescribed practical training
  requirements.
• Communicates and responds to inquiries from trainees and other
  stakeholders regarding practical training, learning and career progression.
• Provides advice and guidance on training, education and staff
  development matters to employers and supervisors.
• Conducts evaluations for approval of employers for the practical
  experience training.
• Prepares periodic reports on the implementation of the practical
  experience training.
• Participates in developing, introducing and maintaining systems and
  procedures for meeting the Institute’s learning and development strategy.
• Coordinates with the other staff and departments in implementing the
  practical experience training.
• Sensitises employers, supervisors, mentors and students on practical
  training.
• Provides administrative support to the Education Committee.
• Carries out any other duties as assigned by the Head: Education and
  Training.

• The applicant for the ICPAU Education Officer must hold a degree.
• A qualification in education or accountancy is an added advantage.      
• Three years of administrative experience. 
• Excellent technical skills.
• Good numerical skills and an understanding  of statistics.
• Planning and organization skills.
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and Problem-solving skills.
• Team working skills.
• Decision making.      

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