Job Title: Project Assistant TVET – 2 Positions
Organisation: War Child Canada
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
War Child Canada (WCC) is an internationally recognized charity organization registered in Toronto, Canada, dedicated to helping children and their communities overcome the devastating effects of war. Its vision is “Accelerating Peace by Disrupting the Cycle of Violence” and its mission is “Driving Generational Change for The Hardest Hit By Investing In The Power Of Local Communities.”
Job Summary: The Project Assistant, TVET, will manage relationships across WCC’s Implementing partners in the design, planning, implementation, and reporting of the project’s activities that build capacity in areas linked to BRIDGE’s strategic goals. This position will support the Master card Foundation/ WCC’s BRIDGE project activities across the areas of operations.
He /she will provide a full range of project management support to the Senior Project Officer- TVET to ensure improved quality of and access to TVET and skills development services while providing technical and management support for empirical and policy-oriented analyses
[1] For more information Mastercard Foundations Young Africa Works Strategy, please refer to this link – https://mastercardfdn.org/research/young-africa-works/
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the Senior Project Officer- TVET in developing and implementing weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual project work plans, project activities, and budgets in line with the approved WCC’s BRIDGE project proposal, work plans, and budgets.
- Support in leading field-level planning and delivering planned project activities in accordance with WCC’s BRIDGE project’s implementation plans.
- Take leadership in the implementation of all project activities in operational areas of southwestern Uganda on the TVET scholarship program.
- Mobilize target community members, youth, women, families, and key stakeholders from the settlements, Sub-Counties, and district level to participate in TVET WCC- BRIDGE Project activities.
- Participate in regular coordination meetings concerning livelihood and skilling with all the actors in the settlements, sub-counties, and parish levels
- Assist with project risk management in the implementation of the project to minimize their occurrence and possible effects on the project in line with the WCC- BRIDGE Project Risk Management plan and risk mitigation.
- Ensure quality TVET clubs’ activities, including attendance, club decoration, regular sessions, and updating of club records and data.
- Monitor TVET activities implementation and budget utilization of the WCC’s BRIDGE project and provide field-level accountabilities.
- Organize and directly facilitate training sessions and other capacity-building initiatives for support committee members, mentors, youth groups, parents/ caregivers, and male partners on TVET.
- Support the establishment and strengthening of the TVET WCC- BRIDGE project implementation, monitoring, documentation, and profiling innovations, lessons learned, and best practices for replication.
- Develop and maintain a sound TVET network with government and other stakeholders in operational areas.
- Provide support to WCC’s BRIDGE project’s Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team with TVET activity tracking and monitoring, data collection, database administration, and M&E-related coordination as required.
- Compile and submit regular project activity reports and other project implementation updates.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor of Vocational Studies in Technological Studies with Education , Bachelor of Vocational Studies with Edution or related field
- Advanced university degree in the field of Technical and Vocational Education (TVET) or related areas is an added advantage.
- Minimum of three years of relevant work experience in education, preferably in technical and vocational education and training, teacher professional development, and higher education.
- A clear understanding of the government of the Republic of Uganda’s Technical and Vocational Education (TVET) and other vocational skills training is a must
Other Skills/Competencies
- Excellent understanding of partners’ expectations and trends in the TVET sector.
- Excellent project management skills, including results-based management, financial management, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
- Integrity, reliability, and a sense of commitment in the execution of duties.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to build and maintain partnerships.
- Ability to work under pressure, to manage heavy workloads and to meet tight deadlines, paying close attention to detail and quality of work.
- Strong IT skills, including good knowledge of standard office software and online collaboration tools.
- Experience communicating with beneficiaries
- Experience of working with local governments and within an NGO context.
Personal Attributes:
- Affinity with War Child Canada’s mandate.
- Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact, and diplomacy.
- Creative, energetic, adaptable, and flexible.
- Stress-resilient to be able to cope with deadlines and complex problems.
How to Apply:
All qualified applicants should send their applications online at the link below.
Deadline: 10th November 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36