Job Title: Education Officer
Organisation: Nurture Africa
Duty Station: Wakiso, Uganda
About Organisation:
Nurture Africa (NA) is a Non-Governmental Organisation operating in Wakiso, Hoima, Arua and Mubende Districts. NA is committed to contribute towards the health and development of the most vulnerable children in its areas of operation through high quality education, health care, Children’s rights and Sustainable livelihood programs enabling them to become positive influences in Ugandan society. Its primarily targets HIV infected and affected orphans and vulnerable children and works with their families holistically to enable sustainable change to occur.
Job Summary: He/She is responsible for ensuring that activities align with sponsorship guidelines, submitting quarterly work plans, budgets and preparing monthly reports on time. The officer will collaborate with the Ministry of Education to explore partnerships and draft MOUs for collaborations.
He/She will maintain a digital database of sponsored students, maintain contact with beneficiaries, renew MOUs with partner schools, and oversee student attendance, performance, and behaviour. Meet with parents, guardians, school management committee members, and local government representatives. He/She will be responsible for resource mobilisation and administration work.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure activities align with sponsorship guidelines
- Submit quarterly work plans and budgets punctually
- Collaborate with the Ministry of Education to identify partnerships
- Draft Memoranda of Understanding for collaborations, including partner schools
- Prepare monthly reports on activities
- Maintain a digital database of sponsored students.
- Communicate regularly with beneficiaries and other stakeholders.
- Oversee student attendance, performance, and behaviour.
- Meet with parents, guardians, school management committee, and local authorities
- Networking, resource mobilisation, including proposal writing
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Qualification and experience: Degree in Education, or Social work, or Business Administration with 5 years of experience in the education sector and at least 2 years in a leadership position.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with students, guardian/parents, school administration, the local authority and Ministry Departments.
- Compassion and Calmness: Compassionate and calm in high-pressure situations.
- Leadership: Good leadership skills, including the ability to contribute to decision-making and team planning.
- Professionalism: Adherence to guidelines set by the Education bodies / Institutions and the professional standards and regulatory requirements set by the Ministry of Education.
How to Apply:
Submit a 1-page application letter outlining your education, work experience, and why you are best suited for the position.
Include your CV with the application and Email to: [email protected]
Deadline: 5th December 2025
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60