Job Title: Conservation Education Program Coordinator
Organisation: Aldelia Limited
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Aldelia is a global leading human resources company founded in 2005 and specialised in recruitment, outsourcing and payroll management services to blue-chip multinationals and fast-growing SMEs. The group operates in more than 30 countries across all industries and disciplines on four continents. Our mission is to create a better future for people by delivering compliant, world-class and innovative HR solutions to the companies and communities we serve.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Team Leadership and Supervision
- Provide leadership, supervision, and ongoing support to the Conservation Education team.
- Facilitate training, coaching, and mentorship to ensure high team performance and professional development.
Program Development and Implementation
- Lead the design, planning, execution, and evaluation of all Conservation Education programs.
- Develop and implement educational curricula for Conservation Education and Wildlife Club activities across 16 KFSP partner primary schools.
- Coordinate the delivery of conservation education activities in schools and support Wildlife Club engagement.
Educational Outreach and Events
- Organize and facilitate regular Wildlife Club meetings in collaboration with school patrons.
- Plan and deliver teacher training workshops for Wildlife Club patrons.
- Coordinate and lead educational wildlife tours and outreaches to relevant conservation sites.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
- Design, implement, and analyze program evaluations, surveys, and impact assessments.
- Collect, enter, and analyze data to inform program improvements and reporting.
- Prepare detailed reports on program outcomes and activities for internal and external stakeholders.
Grants and Budget Management
- Assist in writing grant proposals to secure funding for conservation education initiatives.
- Manage program budgets, ensuring effective allocation and use of resources.
Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with KFSP partner schools, patrons, and affiliated organizations.
- Represent the program at relevant meetings, workshops, and stakeholder events.
Records and Database Management
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date databases and documentation of all conservation education activities and participant records.
Additional Responsibilities
- Carry out any other duties as assigned by the KFSP Management Team or their designee in support of program goals.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Conservation Biology, Education, Natural Resource Management, Social Sciences, or a related field.
Experience
- Minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience in conservation education, environmental education, or related outreach programs.
- Demonstrated experience in designing, planning, and implementing education or outreach programs.
- Experience working with primary schools, youth programs, or community engagement initiatives.
- Supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Experience managing program budgets and activity planning.
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation (data collection, entry, basic analysis).
- Experience writing activity or progress reports.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) in English and Runyakitara, and use of email and communication platforms such as Zoom.
- Ability to design and implement conservation or education curricula.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint, Excel, Word), Google Drive, and basic data management tools.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders (schools, partners, team members).
- High level of integrity, self-motivation, and accountability.
- Willingness to travel and work in rural areas
- Preferred (nice-to-have) skills:
Education
- Postgraduate qualification (e.g., Master’s degree or Postgraduate Diploma) in a relevant field.
- Training or certification in:
- Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
- Curriculum Development
- Non-profit/Project Management
- Child and/or adult Training and Facilitation
- Experience
- Experience working within donor-funded projects or NGOs.
- Experience writing or contributing to grant proposals.
- Familiarity with education systems and policy in Uganda.
- Experience organizing field trips or environmental tours for school groups.
- Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in Google Drive and basic data management tools or use of digital M&E platforms.
- Knowledge of child safeguarding and protection practices in education programs.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel independently, if required.
- Specific industry or software knowledge required:
- Conservation and Environmental Education
- Understanding of key conservation issues in Uganda (e.g., wildlife protection, habitat conservation, biodiversity, climate change).
- Experience engaging with school-based wildlife or environmental clubs.
- Familiarity with Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), NEMA, and other conservation stakeholders.
- Education Sector & Curriculum Design
- Understanding of the Ugandan primary education system (structures, term schedules, teacher engagement).
- Experience or knowledge in designing learner-centered curricula for children.
- Familiarity with child safeguarding, inclusive education practices, and age-appropriate learning.
- Software Knowledge
- Experience in Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint, Excel, Word), Google Drive, and basic data management tools or use of digital M&E platforms, and use of email and communication platforms such as Zoom.
- Company & Culture Fit
- Company culture and work environment:
- Company Culture
- Strong alignment with conservation, health, and education values, fostering a deep commitment to environmental stewardship, youth empowerment, and community health and development.
- Belief in the organization’s impact and feel personally connected to its mission.
- Open communication and mutual respect between the directors, coordinators, and assistants.
- Culture of respect for diverse perspectives, including across age, gender, background, and experience.
- Staff are empowered but held accountable for performance and ethical standards.
- Clear expectations, performance feedback, and follow-through on commitments.
- Encourages ongoing professional development, mentorship, and feedback.
- Mistakes are seen as learning opportunities.
- Staff are supported in improving skills (e.g., TECH training, curriculum development, upgrading etc.,).
- Deep respect for local communities, schools, and children.
- Desired soft skills or personality traits:
- Strong Communication Skills
- Able to clearly express ideas in both written and spoken English and Runyakitara.
- Skilled in active listening and adjusting communication for different audiences (e.g. children, teachers, donors, team members).
- Comfortable presenting in classrooms, public settings and facilitating workshops.
- Leadership & Team Management
- Confident in leading and motivating teams with empathy and clarity.
- Provides mentorship and constructive feedback.
- Leads by example, especially in challenging settings.
- Interpersonal & Relationship-Building Skills
- Builds positive, respectful relationships with stakeholders such as teachers, headteachers, local leaders, and partner organizations.
- Diplomatic and tactful when resolving conflicts or navigating differing opinions.
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Comfortable working in dynamic, resource-limited, or rural environments.
- Adjusts plans quickly in response to work realities or school/community needs.
- Open to new ideas, feedback, and learning from others.
- Initiative & Proactiveness
- Takes ownership of tasks without waiting to be told what to do.
- Seeks solutions to challenges independently and suggests improvements.
- Demonstrates self-motivation and a strong sense of responsibility.
- Organisational & Time Management Skills
- Manages multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
- Plans ahead and is detail-oriented, especially when coordinating activities like school tours and outreaches, workshops, or data collection.
- Empathy & Cultural Sensitivity
- Shows understanding and respect for local cultures, traditions, and values.
- Sensitive to the challenges faced by rural schools, children, and teachers.
- Understands and upholds ethical responsibilities when working with children.
- Patience & Perseverance
- Maintains a calm and positive attitude even when facing logistical setbacks, delays, or resistance.
- Invests time in building trust with communities and stakeholders over the long term.
- Creativity and Problem-Solving
- Designs engaging and age-appropriate education materials or activities.
- Finds innovative ways to deliver impactful conservation messages, even with limited resources.
- Integrity and Accountability
- Acts honestly, keeps commitments, and takes responsibility for actions.
- Maintains high standards in reporting, budgeting, and safeguarding practices.
- Core values and how the candidate should align them:
- Candidate alignment:
- Demonstrates honesty and transparency in program planning, budgeting, and reporting.
- Accepts responsibility for outcomes — both successes and setbacks.
- Upholds child safeguarding and ethical conduct in all education activities.
- Leads by example, fostering a culture of trust and responsibility within the team.
- 2. Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- We embrace creativity, adapt to challenges, and seek better ways to achieve impact.
- Candidate alignment:
- Brings fresh ideas to enhance conservation education and engage young learners.
- Adapts teaching methods and materials to suit rural or low-resource school settings.
- Continuously looks for ways to improve program delivery, evaluation processes, or stakeholder engagement.
- Welcomes feedback and uses it to refine strategies and tools.
- 3. Commitment to Excellence
- We are dedicated, resilient, and results-driven, striving for high-quality outcomes in all we do.
- Candidate alignment:
- Delivers well-organized, effective school programs and workshops on time and within budget.
- Remains committed and focused, even when facing logistical, environmental, or resource-related challenges.
- Maintains high standards in curriculum development, team supervision, and report writing.
- Keeps program goals at the forefront, ensuring impact is measurable and meaningful.
- Respect & Empathy
- We treat others with dignity, listen actively, and foster an inclusive, supportive environment.
- Candidate alignment:
- Builds positive, respectful relationships with school staff, students, stakeholders and community members.
- Listens to the needs and ideas of others especially local stakeholders and integrates them into program design.
- Promotes an inclusive work environment that values all team members.
- Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and patience when working in diverse communities.
- Clear & Collaborative Communication
- We prioritize open, timely, and respectful communication across all levels.
- Candidate alignment:
- Communicates clearly and professionally with team members, partners, and school stakeholders.
- Keeps everyone informed about program progress, challenges, and changes.
- Facilitates dialogue during meetings, workshops, and Wildlife Club activities.
- Ensures information is shared in ways that are accessible and appropriate for each audience.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications online at the link below.
Deadline: 10th December 2025
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36