Job Title: Director – Nile Vocational Institute
Organisation: African Evangelistic Enterprise – Uganda (AEE-U)
Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda
About Organisation:
African Evangelistic Enterprise – Uganda (AEE-U) is an evangelical Christian, interdenominational, non-profit making, non-Governmental, humanitarian organization that was established in Uganda in 1971 by the late Bishop Festo Kivengere. AEE-U is an affiliate of African Enterprise International (AEI), an international evangelical and development agency operational in 10 African countries. Our mission is to evangelize the cities of Africa through Word and Deed in partnership with the Church
Job Summary: African Evangelistic Enterprise-Uganda (AEE-U) is seeking a passionate, experienced, and dedicated professional to join it’s dynamic team This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the coordination and smooth operations of the Nile Vocational Institute. The position is to provide leadership for vocational education to thrive; institution to realize growth; strengthen systems and an enabling environment for human resource ensure financial stability and investment of the institution and establish and or maintain strategic partnerships for the institution
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership to the institute that should lead to institutional growth by directing the planning, coordination, implementation, administration of the curriculum. educational management and student wellbeing functions
- Represent the interest of the institution and AEE and establish strategic relations and alliances with partners and local organizations network.
- Undertake local and regional fund raising and ensure optimum and timely utilization of resources such that that institution operated above break-even point.
- Put in place systems, standards and guidelines that enhance quality in students’ performance in both internal and external assessments
- Optimize the human resource to achieve deliverables of the Centre
- Ensure efficient and effective governance and operations function of the Board, Board committees and management
- Conduct effective supervision of the institute’s department tutors, trainers, technical resource persons and other administrative and management staff to ensure high level of commitment and delivery
- Oversee the general environmental maintenance and renovations at the institute.
- Ensure all statutory obligations of the institute are compliant to the existing laws in the country these shall include among others PAYE. NSSF.
- Promote NVI institution visibility, positive image and relations
- with stakeholders at local and international dimensions
- Promote approaches and models of skilling youth, women and children to ensure the organization is on top of the vocational agenda such could include Community Based Training models
- Ensure all institution resources are well documented and all organization revenues and debt are timely collected and paid respectively and financial resources are dearly accounted for
- Ensure timely submission of accurate, complete and compliant financial reports to respective donors management and board
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A strong Christian with demonstrated Christian character and values in both professional and personal life
- A Bachelor’s degree in Technical Teacher Education (BTTE) in any technical or academic course or any other Bachelors degree in Education with a postgraduate qualification in TVET from a recognized institution
- A valid registration certificate from the Ministry of Education will be an added advantage
- A minimum of at least 10 years of working experience in Technical or Vocational Training Institutions of which at least five should be at a Senior Management level
- A sound understanding of the Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector and its management
- Knowledge of Academic Governance. Educational Institutional Effectiveness. Higher Education Institute Policies, standards, procedures and practices
- Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
- Must be computer literate, proficient in Microsoft packages and other applications
- Proven integrity with excellent management especially in the areas of finance and human resources
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV. cover letter and Letter of recommendation from your church or pastor, and relevant academic documents by email to [email protected] addressed to The Chairperson, Board of Directors, African Evangelistic Enterprise – Uganda
Deadline: 10th October 2025.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. AEE-U is an equal opportunity employer has zero tolerance to corruption and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 120