4 Education Jobs in Uganda jobs

  The Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, non-for-profit, international university first established in 1983, with 11 campuses and teaching sites in 8 countries. The University is non-denominational institution open to all, irrespective of religon, ethnicity, gender or a national origin. Since 2001, AKU has offered academic programmes, medicine and education for and in countries in East AFRICA. The University invites appplications for the following postion: Academic Manager/Administrator Position Summary: Reporting to Academic Head SONAM,Uganda, the Academic manager/administrator will provide project management and administrative support of AKU's campus Kampala. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with outstanding communication skills. S/he will have a proven capacity to manage projrcts in a complex setting and the ability to foster strategic links within nursing and midwifery establishments and other relevant stakeholders, particularly across East Africa. Key Responsibilities: Provide administrative leadership Manage the development and implementation of the school's strategic plan Manage projects that support the school's strategic plan Quality assurance Monitor and report on the changing nursing and midwifery environment and the higher education context specific to nursing and midwifery Manage budgets and assist with the school's periodic reports Manage school staff and facilities Qualification: Applicants should posses a masters degree in administration and related fields Minimum of 5years' experience of administration at an institution og higher learning. To Apply: Please send your curriculum vitae (CV); copies of academic qualifications; and copies of professional cerficates to the Human Resources and Administration officer,Aga Khan University-Advanced Nursing and midwifery Programme,P.O.Box 8842,Kampala Uganda; hr.ug@aku.edu by July 28,2019. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Description   Chemonics International Inc., a US-based international development organization, seeks a  Chief of Party (COP)  for the anticipated USAID five-year Integrated Child and Youth Development Activity in Uganda. This activity will aim to improve youth learning outcomes, while ensuring that children and youth are safe and healthy in their community and learning environments. Specifically, this activity will address primary school retention, provide technical assistance to orphans and vulnerable children service providers, and employ high-impact local partnerships to accomplish the activity’s objectives. This position will be based in Kampala.   The COP will be a seasoned education and/or health sector professional with exceptional leadership experience, and preferably, possess a deep understanding of the Ugandan context. The COP will have demonstrated experience delivering results in complex environments at national and local levels and with a variety of public, private, and civil society stakeholders; the ability to effectively work across different cultures; and extensive experience managing diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.   Responsibilities include: Provide overall leadership and strategic direction to ensure programmatic and financial integrity of the activity; Serve as the primary liaison with USAID/Uganda on technical, strategic, and contractual matters; Lead efforts to collaborate and coordinate with other USAID/Uganda projects, other donor-funded projects, Government of Uganda institutions, and private sector and civil society stakeholders, ensuring that relevant, productive, and complementary activities are coordinated and leveraged effectively; Ensure quality control and overall responsiveness of technical assistance provided under the contract, including activity results and deliverables; Oversee activity administration, implementation, and financial management to ensure implementation aligns with budget allocations, internal Chemonics policies, and USAID regulations; Supervises senior technical and operational staff; Proactively identify issues and risks related to implementation in a timely manner, and make appropriate programmatic adjustments to meet contractual objectives and results.   Minimum Qualifications: Minimum ten years of relevant technical experience in international development, preferably in education, health, and/or child development (at least eight of these years must be in a management/leadership position in programs of a similar scope and scale). At least six years’ experience in a similar development context, as Uganda, is preferred; Minimum of a master’s degree in international development, health, education, or other relevant field. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 15 years of relevant experience may be substituted for a master’s degree; Extensive knowledge and experience with the Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Health Diplomacy/PEPFAR processes, Country Operational Planning processes, PEPFAR Guidance, and PEPFAR reporting preferred; Ability to provide technical guidance to PEPFAR partners in assessment, development, and implementation of the Activity’s data quality initiatives; Thorough knowledge of the current and historic child and youth education and health services delivery sector in Uganda preferred; Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and manage challenging projects involving a broad range of public, private, and civil society stakeholders in a multi-agency setting; Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills; Fluency in written and oral English required; Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted. Actual hiring is contingent on Chemonics being awarded the activity and on USAID approval. The protection of your personal data is important to Chemonics. If you are located in the EU, please read our EU Recruiting Data Privacy Notice to learn how we process your personal data. For more information, please read the EU Recruiting Data Privacy Notice here:  https://chemonics.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/EU-Recruiting-Data-Privacy-Notice-12.2018.pdf To learn more about Chemonics, please visit  www.chemonics.com .   https://chemonicsesaf.formstack.com/forms/ugandaicydcop

Chemonics seeks a monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) manager for USAID’s anticipated five-year, $100-300 million Integrated Child and Youth Development (ICYD) Activity in Uganda. This activity aims to improve youth learning outcomes while ensuring that children and youth are safe and healthy in their community and learning environments. Specifically, this activity will address primary school retention, provide technical assistance to orphans and vulnerable children service providers, and employ high-impact local partnerships to accomplish the activity’s objectives. This position is based in Kampala. The MEL manager will be a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) professional with exceptional leadership experience and a deep understanding of the local context. The MEL manager will provide leadership and technical guidance to ICYD staff and partners on all MEL related activities. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Responsibilities include: Establish and manage a data processing environment responsive to USAID reporting and learning requirements, including U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) reporting expectations Lead the development, implementation, refinement, and harmonization of ICYD’s MEL system Develop and operationalize indicators and ensure timely data collection Monitor ICYD’s implementation progress Determine and implement a learning agenda across all the technical components of ICYD, including HIV/AIDS, orphans and vulnerable children, basic education, youth engagement, and local partner institutional capacity strengthening Contribute to ICYD’s program efforts to build the technical, systems, and operational capacities of local partner organizations and other relevant stakeholders Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; master’s or other advanced degree preferred Minimum seven years of MEL or M&E experience required Knowledge of USAID and/or PEPFAR funding and its contractual and reporting requirements required; experience working on USAID-funded health or education programs strongly preferred Strong data analysis skills required Experience and knowledge of the principles of quantitative and qualitative research, research design, and mixed-methods research Significant experience in data collection, dissemination methodologies, and indicator target creation Strong leadership and motivational ability Experience using M&E data analysis and tracking systems Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment and collaborate in a multi-agency setting Experience with USAID’s Collaborating, Learning and Adapting framework preferred Demonstrated capacity building experience Outstanding problem-solving skills, decision-making skills, resourcefulness, and flexibility Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity Fluency in written and oral English required https://chemonicsesaf.formstack.com/forms/ugandaicyd_mel_manager

Chemonics seeks a senior technical advisor for the USAID’s anticipated five-year, $100-300 million Integrated Child and Youth Development (ICYD) Activity in Uganda. This activity aims to improve youth learning outcomes while ensuring that children and youth are safe and healthy in their communities and learning environments. Specifically, this activity will address primary school retention, provide technical assistance to orphans and vulnerable children service providers, and employ high-impact local partnerships to accomplish the activity’s objectives. This position is based in Kampala. The senior technical advisor will be an experienced education and/or health sector professional with exceptional leadership experience, and a deep understanding of the local context. The senior technical advisor will work with the activity’s chief of party to ensure that the technical direction for ICYD is fully disseminated among staff, the contractor partner team, and other key stakeholders. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Responsibilities include: Contribute to the strategies for all the technical requirements of ICYD Provide technical expertise to ensure the fulfillment of project deliverables Build relationships with key stakeholders and actively collaborate with the USAID/Uganda contracting officer’s representative to effectively support program implementation Address operational and programmatic questions and challenges Employ best practices and contribute to knowledge capture and dissemination of key lessons to stakeholders within ICYD Promote innovation and improved methodologies in project implementation through the USAID Collaborating, Learning, & Adapting (CLA) approach Liaise with local partners, private sector, and other humanitarian and development organizations and promote effective collaboration and cooperation across the contractor teams Qualifications: Advanced degree in international development, health, education, or another relevant field Minimum 10 years of relevant technical experience in international development, education, health, or child development Extensive knowledge and experience with the Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Health Diplomacy/ President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) processes, Country Operational Planning processes, PEPFAR guidance, and PEPFAR reporting preferred Ability to provide technical guidance to PEPFAR partners in assessment, development, and implementation of the activity’s data quality initiatives Thorough knowledge of the current and historic child and youth education and health services delivery sector in Uganda preferred Experience with USAID’s CLA framework preferred Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment and collaborate in a multi-agency setting Outstanding problem-solving skills, resourcefulness, and flexibility Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity Fluency in written and oral English required https://chemonicsesaf.formstack.com/forms/ugandaicyd_sr_technical_advisor