Job Title: Program Coordinator (2 Jobs)
Organisation: Luigi Giussani Foundation (LGF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Luigi Giussani Foundation is an indigenous for impact organisation that has for the last 17 years been responding to educational challenges in Uganda through research and capacity building at all levels of education.
Objectives of the LIT Program
The LIT Program aims to transform Uganda’s secondary education into an innovative, quality, and relevant education system that enables students to advance in education and transition into the workforce by 2030. The 5-year (2025-2030) LIT program is designed to deliver four key outcomes, namely 1) Elevated status of the teaching profession; 2) Improved teaching and learning practices in secondary schools; 3) School leaders increasingly adopt effective leadership practices; and 4) Motivated secondary education teaching workforce.
Job Summary: The Program Coordinators will support the implementation of the LIT program and will be responsible for coordinating field-based activities, ensuring the effective implementation of program interventions, and fostering collaboration among key education stakeholders. The Program Coordinator will work closely with stakeholders to ensure program effectiveness, coordination, and impact in the regions of implementation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the implementation of program activities
- Assist in the coordination of training programs, workshops, and stakeholder engagements.
- Facilitate communication between LGF, partners and relevant stakeholders.
- Support data collection, monitoring, and reporting to track program progress
- Contribute to the development of training materials, program reports, and documentation
- Provide logistical support for program activities, including travel arrangements, meeting coordination, and training facilitation
- Support the integration of ICT in education to enhance learning and teaching practices
- Maintain accurate program records, ensuring proper documentation of activities and impact
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field
- At least 3-4 years of experience in education program implementation or related work
- Strong organizational and coordination skills with attention to detail
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Attributes
- Experience working with teachers, school leaders, or education institutions
- Knowledge of gender-responsive and inclusive education approaches
- Willingness to travel extensively within the regions of implementation
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Academic Documents in a single PDF document to [email protected]. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line.
Deadline: 6th June 2025
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