International Institute of Rural Reconstruction Jobs in Uganda

Job Title: EDUCATION OFFICER
The Job holder will be expected to provide professional support to partners in the field of education, mainly for pastoralist and other marginalized people.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:
• Develop pastoralist education program for Uganda including resource mobilization
• Ensure quality learning, teaching process, attractive learning environment and successful completion and transition of pupils
• Integrate economic empowerment in education including economic activities and adult literacy
• Provide technical/professional support to partners for quality educational programming
• Develop a range of initiatives which will strengthen the existing support systems for children within communities and develop an environment which supports children’s well being;
• Represent IIRR on issues relating to Pastoralist Education in Uganda and provide appropriate support to the local education set-ups in the development of national initiatives for pastoralist communities;
• Work closely with the regional Education Advisor and field staff in reviewing and documenting program outcomes;

Qualifications:
• Degree in Education, Master’s degree holders are preferred with deep understanding of issues in education.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in education work in similar organizations.
• Working knowledge of community based initiatives in pastoralists and region.
• Proven experience in facilitation, funds mobilization and proposal writing.
• Experience in participatory action research, conducting studies and data analysis and documentation.
• Sound competency in written English and competent in the use of IT.


How to apply
Kindly submit a cover letter and CV, including remuneration expectation and contact details of three (3) work-related referees to the undersigned by 04 March 2011: Human Resources Manager, Email: recruitment@iirr.org,
iirr@utlonline.co.ug Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. IIRR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IIRR Plot 6 Charles Lwanga Road, Ntinda, P.O. Box 35536, Kampala