Job Title: Education Project Officer (Several Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Edukans
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Edukans is an international NGO with headquarters in the Netherlands and country offices in Malawi, Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda. We provide marginalized children and youngsters around the world with basic education and vocational training. With over 30 years of experience, we built a solid theory of change that is guiding our work for quality education. Our mission is to create opportunities enabling children and young people to shape their futures with confidence and our vision is to pursue future proof quality education through a collective effort focusing on a safe learning environment, dedicated school management, quality trained teachers and home support by parents and community.
About LIT Project:
EDUKANS International Uganda will be implementing the Leaders in Teaching program supported by Mastercard Foundation in a consortium led by Luigi Giussani Foundation (LGF). Leaders in Teaching (LIT) initiative aims to transform secondary education across Africa by strengthening the capacity of teachers and school leaders to enable young people to acquire skills, knowledge, and competencies necessary to gain dignified and fulfilling employment. EDUKANS is a downstream partner under the TRAIN pillar led by British Council which will lead efforts in innovation, competency-based curriculum, gender-responsive pedagogy and career guidance.
Job Summary: The postholder will be responsible for:
- Coordination of activities with the teacher training institutions.
- Managing stakeholder relationships, ensure compliance with project goals and donor requirements.
- Contributing to the overall success of the programme.
- Adherence to the approved budget and work plans, collecting the required data for M&E functions and indicators, monitoring the teacher training institutions.
- Preparing timely and high quality project reports, and will ensure that programme implementation is in compliance with EDUKANS and donor requirements, rules and regulations, while working closely with other implementing partners within the LIT Consortium, Teacher training institutions, the Ministry of Education & Sports, Local Authorities and visiting donors and stakeholders at the local level to promote extensive participation and complementarity of EDUKANS programme and activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Project Planning, Coordination, & Delivery: Coordinate the development of teaching content in the Learning Management system and training programs; Provide technical guidance in the delivery of quality LIT program an emphasis on preservice teacher training.
- Quality Delivery: Coordinate the development of educational materials, training manuals, newsletters, and/or brochures, as appropriate to the LIT program; Promote and implement collaboration, learning, and adaptation throughout Preservice training under the LIT programme.
- Resource Management: Provide technical and professional mentorship to all stakeholders and partners LIT programme working on programme in the areas of financial literacy, entrepreneurship and Gender responsive pedagogy; Coordinate activities of consultants, trainers, and/or volunteers engaged in implementation and administration of program objectives.
- Networking and Collaboration: Work with the universities and teacher training institutions lecturers/tutors to support preservice students effectively utilize resources on the LMS; Network with players in the sector to constructing a blended training programme for Preservice teacher training in the area of Entrepreneurship, financial literacy and Gender responsive pedagogy.
- Quality Control: Contribute to activity monitoring through consultative meetings with other LIT partners, participate in joint field visits, and provide technical guidance to implementing partners to ensure that activities are in line with the LIT programme.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Relevant degree in education, Social Work, Community Development / Master’s degree in any relevant field is an added advantage.
- Experience in teacher training and community engagement is an added advantage.
How to Apply:
A cover letter (1 page) including qualifications as well as salary expectations. Concise and accurate CV (maximum 3 pages) and copies of Academic certificates sent by email to [email protected] with a subject line indicating the job title ”. Qualified Females are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 10th June 2025 by 04:59
NB: We thank applicants for their interest in the position. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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