Job Title: Program Assistant (Supporting Japan-Bound Students)
Organisation: Ashinaga Foundation
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports To: Program Coordinator (Japan-bound students).
Base Salary: $250-$450 USD p/m (dependent on experience, negotiable).
About US:
Ashinaga is a Japanese non-governmental organization (NGO) that provides support and education for orphaned students around the world.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support on the consultation, application, and study support for Japan-bound students (30%).
- Support students regarding their plans, subject of study in Japanese Universities and university applications.
- Support with the management of the preparation year for all students.
- Assist with the development of curriculum and scheduling in coordination with other staff.
- Support the recruitment team with the recruitment of students. This includes screening applications and conducting interviews.
- Providing support with marketing, promotion and fundraising as required.
- Recruiting, supervising and guiding interns as required.
- Assisting with the development and alignment of any of Ashinaga Uganda’s programs.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree.
- Knowledge and work experience in the Japanese system of higher education (experience in taking entrance examinations of Japanese Universities or studying at Japanese universities is preferred).
- Having a student-focused approach and a willingness to adopt teaching materials and methods.
- Be flexible and able to work in a dynamic and new environment.
- Easily work in a culturally diverse office environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with challenging situations and relationships with stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, verbal and written skills.
- A willingness to do clerical desk work.
- Experience working as part of a team.
- Advanced with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must have the right to live and work in Uganda.
- Experience with IELTS, SAT or ACT.
- Degree in education, African Studies, International Development or related degrees.
- Experience in tutoring or teaching.
- Fluent English.
- Portuguese, Japanese or French proficiency.
- Work experience in the education sector.
- Capable of photo shooting, SNS or making contents for promotion.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should apply by submitting your cover letter and CV by email to [email protected]
Deadline: 8th January 2022
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