Uganda

Qualifications and required experience

• University degree (minimum Master level) in Education;
• At least 10 years of experience in teacher education and pedagogy;
• Proven relevant experience in leading a team of professionals, in supervising staff and in coaching co-workers;
• Managed similar international cooperation projects;
• Proven and extensive experience in teacher training and coaching of professionals;
• Experience in preparing reports and other administrative and technical documents ;
• Experience in ICT competency frameworks and Technology for Education would be an asset;
• Proven experience in implementing cross-cutting themes such as gender, HIV/AIDS and environment would be an asset.

 

Others

• Good communication, presentation and facilitation skills;
• Clear and concise writing skills;
• Fluency in English.

Location: Kampala (Uganda) with regular field visits

Duration of the contract: 48 months

Probable starting date: as soon as possible

Monthly salary package: between 5.633,37 euro and 7.980,52 euro (this includes the gross monthly salary and the expat benefits: hardship allowance and expat allowance). The salary is calculated, depending on the composition of the family and the number of years of relevant experience.

 

 

Project:

This project aims at strengthening professional competencies of teacher trainers and future teachers graduating from the National Teachers’ Colleges of Kabale and Mubende through organisational development; rehabilitation and extension of existing infrastructure; and capacity development for teacher training by introducing learner-centred methodologies and by examining strategies to promote the use of ICT in order to improve the quality of learning.Teacher education is one of the key strategic priorities of the Education Sector in Uganda. Particular attention is given to the 5 National Teacher Colleges (NTCs), responsible for training ‘S1-S4’ secondary school teachers. Belgium has provided support to Teacher Education since 2011 through the Teacher Training and Education (TTE) project and more recently through the Kaliro and Muni projects.

This intervention will consolidate and complement the achievements of the NTC Kabale and Mubende to date. The specific objective aims at strengthening the capacity and competence of NTC Kabale and Mubende in producing competent teachers through effective use of acquired management and pedagogical competencies and proper use of infrastructure and facilities. This will include the elaboration and completion of the NTCs’ Strategic Plans (result 1), further development and (partial) implementation of the infrastructure master plan (result 2), and support to the professional development of teacher trainers, teachers and education managers (result 3).  The intervention is aligned to relevant strategic plans of the Government of Uganda at the national/sector and NTC levels.

 

 

Function:

The Intervention Manager (IM) and International Pedagogy & Teacher Education Expert (TT) Expert will be recruited by BTC and presented to the MoESTS (Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Sports) S/he will be one of the members of the PMC (programme management committee) and PMT (project management team), and will work on a full-time basis in coordination with the programme and Intervention Change Managers and the Programme Manager.

 

The IM will report to the Programme Steering Committee (PSC) and will ensure that the members are well informed of programme progress and adequately supplied with sufficient information to carry out their decision-making responsibilities. The project will support the Programme and Intervention Change Manager in feed back to the MoESTS any changes in policy or direction that the PSC may wish to carry out within the Programme and project framework. Together with the Intervention Change Manager, s/he is the final person responsible for the progress and quality of the intervention.

 

Tasks

As intervention manager:

• Ensure that the strategy of the project is consistent with the Education Programme and implemented in a technically sound manner ;
• Coach and supervise the work of Project Team members ;
• Oversees the planning and preparation phase of all components of the Project ;
• Develops - and revise if necessary - ToR for all local staff, and ensures proper recruitment of the local staff ;
• Organises, coordinates and supervises the implementation of project activities in accordance with the approved project work plans ;
• Supervises financial management, accounting and timely compilation of quarterly progress reports and budgeted work plans of the project for the following period for consideration by the PSC ;
•  Contributes to the project final report at the end of the intervention ;
• Is responsible for regular communication with BTC on the management and supervision of Project implementation ;
• Ensures the capturing and integration of lessons learnt and experience drawn in the implementation of project activities ;
•  He/she is an authorised account-holder for the accounts.

 

As technical expert for pedagogy and teacher training (TT)

 

• Oversee the planning and preparation phase of the pedagogical component of the project in the different institutions ;
•  Provide direct technical support to all activities and brings a key contribution to the promotion of learner-centred education and active learning methodologies;
• Coach and follow-up the project field officers on pedagogical matters ;
• Makes sure the strategy of the project is consistent and ensures a technically sound implementation of the project activities under result 3 ;
• Ensure that national and international sector specialists supporting the improvement of teaching and learning are recruited on time, properly briefed and prepared for their assignment ;
•  Organise, coordinate and supervise the implementation of pedagogical activities in accordance with the approved project work plans in all NTCs in Kaliro, Muni, Kabale and Mubene ;
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on the implementation of project activities at the level of the central government, in particular the TIET department, to strengthen their technical capacities and to support the institutional development according to agreed work plan.
• Work in close coordination with the project infrastructure experts on pedagogical aspects of activities focusing on construction and asset management/maintenance.
• Work in close coordination with the ID who will take direct responsibility for result 1.
• Ensures coordination and exchange of experiences between the project and other related interventions and activities;

Profile:

 Qualifications and required experience

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in technical fields, social Sciences/ management/ education
• At least 5 years of proven experience in the field of strategic / organizational management in BTVET
• At least 5 years of experience in working with the private sector in BTVET.
• Relevant experience in strategic planning of the education and training in BTVET institutions
• Experience in (supporting) setting up and managing Training Funds.
• Experience is project management

 Other:

• Available for frequent field visits;
• English proficiency, both in speaking and writing;
• Able to work under stressful conditions and having no objection to working overtime

 

 

In view of the further development of its activities BTC is currently looking for a (m/f):

 

International TVET Expert

UGANDA

 

Ref.: UGA/16/033-1

 

Location: Kampala (Uganda) with regular field visits to Karamoja

Duration of the contract: 50 months

Probable starting date: as soon as possible

Monthly salary package: between 5088,91 euro and 7245,50 euro (this includes the gross monthly salary and the expat benefits: hardship allowance and expat allowance). The salary is calculated, depending on the composition of the family and the number of years of relevant experience.

 

 

Interested?

Please apply no later than August  21th 2016, through our website www.btcctb.org.

If you have any additional questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at +32 (0)2/505 37 90

Master degree

10 years experience in program management

view of the further development of its activities BTC is currently looking for a (m/f):

 

International Programme Manager - Education

UGANDA

 

UGA/14/027-4B

 

Location: Kampala (Uganda)

Duration of the contract: 48 months

Probable starting date: as soon as possible

Monthly salary package: between 5.624,06 euro and 7.959,57 euro (this includes the gross monthly salary and the expat benefits: hardship allowance and expat allowance). The salary is calculated, depending on the composition of the family and the number of years of relevant experience.

 

 

Project:

 

The education sector in Uganda has experienced a great transformation over the past 15 years. In 1997 the government of Uganda launched the Universal Primary Education strategy. Because of its success an equal investment strategy became necessary for secondary education. The Universal Secondary Education strategy was then put into action in 2007, leading to an instant increase in enrolment figures in secondary education as well.

 

In this context, upon initiative of the Government of Uganda, the Embassy of Belgium in Uganda has agreed to support interventions geared towards the improvement of teacher training provided.

 

The Education Program entails 5 interventions.

 

 

 

 

Function:

 

The Program manager is in charge for BTC to steer and manage the Education Program.  He/she coordinates the interventions and supports the Project Coordinators. He/she ensures the technical and financial follow up, necessary to reach the objectives and results of the program.

He/she reports to the Programme Steering Committee (PSC).

 

Tasks:

 

As coordinator:

• Ensures, in collaboration with the Programme Manager of the Ministry the coordination between the different interventions;
• Oversees and coordinates the use of internal and external expertise between interventions;
• Requests and coordinates the necessary backstopping;
• Ensures coordination and exchange of experiences between the programme and project and other related interventions and activities.

 

As team leader:

• Promotes a good communication and collaboration within the program;
• Coaches and  supervises Programme Team members;
• Supports the change manager from the ministry in his change management role.

 

As manager:

• Steers  the planning and reporting of the interventions in order to ensure the coherence of the program;
• Prioritizes the allocations of shared  resources between interventions;
• Manages the main risks for the execution of the program and takes the necessary preventive or corrective measures;
• Reports regularly regarding the implementation of the program (results and budget);
• Is responsible for regular communication with BTC on the management and supervision of Programme implementation.

 

As change facilitator:

• Is the main interface for the stakeholders of the program;
• Contributes to the technical dialogue in the relevant platform;
• Contributes to the political dialogue;
• Ensures the capturing and integration of lessons learned and experience drawn in the implementation of programme activities.

 

 

 

Profile:

 

Qualifications and required experience:

• A university degree (minimum Master level) in Education or Public administration/Human Resources Management or other relevant field;
• 10 years experience in program management;
• 5 years experience in international cooperation projects;
• Proven relevant experience in leading and coaching a team;
• Experience in the education sector, preferably in Institutional Development and/or Teacher Education;
• Proven experience in implementing cross-cutting themes such as gender, HIV/AIDS and environment will be an asset;

 

Required technical competences:

• Good knowledge of school management, public finance management, procurement and public sector reform are assets;
• Good reporting skills.

 

Other:

• Leadership and networking;
• Good communication, presentation and facilitation skills;
• Fluent in English.

 

 

Interested?

 

Please apply no later than April 17^th 2016 through our website www.btcctb.org.

If you have any additional questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at +32 (0)2/505 18 65.

 

Education and Experience

- University level education in the field of agronomy or development economics

- Professional experience of at least 3 years overseas in the rural development sector.

- Significant experience in East Africa and, if possible, in Uganda.

- Significant experience in the field of food security and support to the agricultural sector. Knowledge of agroecological techniques is an advantage.

- Mastery of tools and methods related to the project cycle management, including monitoring and evaluation, and information management.

- Significant experience in writing technical and financial documents for programs and projects as well as funding applications.

- Perfect command of English (spoken and written). The knowledge of French is an advantage.

- "User" knowledge of common computer softwares.

Skills, attitudes and behaviors

- Managerial qualities: to delegate, listen, inspire, animate, favour teamwork, etc.

- Strategic vision and ability to perform rigorous analysis, to write down orientation papers as well as strategy papers.

- Sensitivity to political behaviors, tact and diplomacy.

- Good presentation, sense of public relations. Verbal and editorial communication talents.

- Rigor, meticulousness, respect of deadlines and sense of organization.

- Autonomy capacity to fulfil tasks.

- Creativity, curiosity and resourcefulness.

- Deep taste for the field work and a continuous contact with the people and partner organizations.

- Driving licence for car / motorcycle.

- High availability

- Adherence to the values and vision of development of IDP.

The tasks which will be assigned to the expert are:

- Taking into account the information provided by IDP (exploratory mission report and feasibility study report), to specify for the chosen intervention area the analysis of problems related to food and nutrition security of the populations. Establishing linkages between these issues, production systems and the organization of the local food system.

- Identifying the actors of non-governmental Belgian cooperation (NGOs) that are active in the chosen intervention area with which the program of IdP can enter in synergy .

- Identifying, within the designated area, the localities and communities with which it is most appropriate to start the program, considering the need to identify vulnerable groups but also applicants for external support and willing to commit themselves to development projects.

- Identifying within the selected area the local partners with whom the program will be implemented while taking into account the partnership strategy of IDP as well as the advices and recommendations from other Belgian cooperation organizations present in the area .

- Identifying with the targeted populations and all the partners (local actors, cooperation actors, local authorities) the possible and viable activities (technically, economically, socially) to help resolve food and nutrition problems in a logic of a construction of sustainable food systems.

- Defining, through exchanges with NGOs, the possibilities of articulation and of logistical and operational synergies. Furthermore, actively participating in the realization of the Common Strategic Framework of Belgian cooperation actors in Uganda.

- While taking into account the needs of the program, the IDP practices and opportunities for synergies, defining the operational mechanism to be set up for its conduct (staff, offices, equipment) and asking the headquarters’ departments to validate those choices.

- Formulating the program on basis of the budget guidelines that will be established by the headquarters of IDP during the period of execution of the mission (which can involve the formulation of alternatives): logical framework, risk analysis, narrative of the program, timing, etc. This work will be done in close concertation with the headquarters of Iles de Paix, partners and actors of Belgian cooperation.

- Throughout the whole process, maintaining relationships in order to exchange information and to collaborate with the cooperation office representing the DGD in Kampala, the Belgian NGOs, the actors of international cooperation present in the designated area as well as local, regional and national authorities.

- During the entire process informing in a clear way the partners and potential beneficiaries of the intentions of IDP but also of the uncertainties inherent in the research of program funding.