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Job Title:    Campus Ambassadors (Several
Volunteer Job Opportunities) – 2 per University campus

Organisation: Teach
For Uganda (TFU)

Duty Station: 
Kampala, Uganda

About US:

At Teach For Uganda (TFU), we believe that every child in Uganda
regardless of their socio-economic background deserves an opportunity for an
excellent education. We recruit, train and place top university graduates and
young professionals in high need primary schools across Uganda to serve as
full-time teachers committed to transforming the education outcomes of
less-privileged children through significantly improving their achievements and
aspirations in 2-year teaching as leadership fellowship. With intensive
training and support from TFU, Fellows help transform the lives of their
students while enhancing their own leadership skills. As Alumni of the program
(and, over time, their students) will become the next generation of Ugandan
leaders in education, business, non-profits, medicine, law, government,
journalism and other fields. Informed by their experience, they will work from
inside and outside the education system to affect the fundamental changes
necessary to ensure quality and equitable education for all children.

Job Summary:  Teach
For Uganda (TFU) is looking for a vibrant and innovative continuing student (at
least second year) pursuing a bachelors’ degree in any field of study to work
in close collaboration with TFU recruitment staff in designing and implementing
a comprehensive strategy aimed at inspiring outstanding student leaders to
apply for the 2 year Teach For Uganda Teaching as Leadership Fellowship. In
this volunteer position, Campus Ambassadors have a unique opportunity to
develop their professional skills in networking, marketing strategies, and
communication while gaining an understanding of how a successful nonprofit
organization operates. This position offers room for professional growth within
Teach For Uganda and is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are
interested in applying for internships at TFU or for the Teaching as Leadership
Fellowship and staff positions upon graduation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

·       
Striving
for maximum visibility of Teach For Uganda and the Fellowship program at your
University through managing and executing a high‐visibility publicity campaign to ensure TFU
maintains a strong presence on campus, which may include hanging posters and
flyers, social media, campus website and e‐mail
campaigns.

·       
Identifying
and reaching out to top students on campus throughout the year, including
students of diverse backgrounds and majors

·       
Organizing
at least a presentation for final year students at your University.

·       
Serving
as a Liaison between Teach For Uganda and leaders in the University; connect
Teach For Uganda with important members of Staff and student leaders.

·       
Regularly
collecting and entering data to inform campus recruitment of recruitment
progress

·       
Networking
with professors and student organizations to secure presentations in classes
and meetings with TFU staff.

·       
Conducting
class and student organization announcements throughout the year.

·       
Planning
and executing highly‐attended
events on campus, such as information sessions and career’s day events.

·       
Assuming
responsibility for the success of the campaign on your campus by preparing for
and actively participating in team meetings.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
Someone
with strong organizational skills, strong on‐campus network of students and faculty record
of achievement in academics, leadership, and/or employment.

·       
Someone
committed with a sense of ownership towards Teach For Uganda’s Mission.

·       
Independent
with a high level of initiative and self-motivated individual who must have
held a position of responsibility in the past.

·       
An
applicant who must be a Ugandan and an undergraduate continuing student in at
least his second year of study.

·       
An
Excellent communicator and motivator, with the ability to engage both
individuals and large groups in addition to being well-networked individual at
Campus.

·       
Someone
vibrant, organized, innovative, resourceful and persevering in the face of
obstacles.

What we offer;

·       
An
opportunity to hone your leadership and communication skills as well as become
an integral part of a nationwide movement that promotes quality and equitable
education for all children

·       
An
opportunity for an internship placement with Teach For Uganda

·       
A unique
opportunity to make a difference

·       
Key
training and development of transferrable skills necessary in any career

·       
Upon
successful completion, a certificate of Recognition will be awarded.

·       
A
greater chance to becoming a Teach For Uganda fellow or staff upon completion
of your bachelors’ degree.

Please Note: The position of Campus Ambassador is
Voluntary and for successful candidates, there will be a compulsory three-day
training and induction workshop held in Kampala in April. The role will then
commence immediately.

How to Apply:

Please email your resume with 3 professional referees and a filled
application form, Click
Hereto
recruitment@teachforuganda.org. Please indicate the position applied for in the
subject line of your email. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline:  12th March, 2021

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