About Bududa Learning Center
Bududa Learning Center is a not-for-profit organization confronting poverty in a very practical way. We are governed by an international board based in North America, the Bududa Canada Foundation. Our organization has three divisions – Bududa Vocational Academy, Children of Bududa Sponsorship program, and the Bududa Women’s Development group. These projects educate children and young adults, promote local income generation, and empower women to excel and start small enterprises. We care about our community and the importance of Ugandans leading the next generation to a sustainable future.
Bududa Learning Center projects focus on training young adults to be independent through skills education; supporting children in education/social work; administering financial literacy and micro-finance for women.
Reports to:
Treasurer, Bududa Canada Foundation
Executive Director, Bududa Learning Center
Overview of Responsibilities
• Project Coordination: Coordinate program activities and report events throughout the year. Assist in strategic planning with the Executive Director for sustainability of Bududa Learning Center.
• Teamwork: Work closely with the Chief Operating Officer & Headmaster of Bududa Vocational Academy in establishing community presence and facilitating the projects in Bududa, Uganda.
• Communication: Prepare reports for review by the governing board and external communication. Be proficient in internal and external communication by writing donor reports, case reports, and analysis of field work. Support crowdfunding and social media campaigns for fundraising work.
• Global Presence: Maintain the global website by including up-to-date quarterly field reports and running the staff blog, including social media campaigns linked to the launch of the site.
• Community Presence: Act as direct liaison in community engagement with government officials, local/international non-governmental organizations, and community members in field work, new projects and case management of youth involved on projects.
• International Volunteer Coordination: Host and supervise interns and volunteer staff throughout the year by coordinating field work, project schedules; supervising data collection for Monitoring & Evaluation.
Qualifications Required
• University degree preferably in international development or related degree (or) 7 years of related experience
• Experience working in a multicultural setting
• Two years of professional experience in international development in a similar role, in communications and/or project coordination/management (or) a combination of volunteer/professional experience for three years or more
• Proficient communication skills, in drafting project reports and editing/writing for newsletters, press releases, and/or other external communication materials
• Willingness to work closely as an adaptable associate in this role to learn, listen and work as a team, under humble conditions in a unique culture
• Competence in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Publisher
• Willingness to work Monday through Saturday on most weeks
Qualifications Desired
• Ability to understand the philosophy that guides Bududa learning Center
• One year of professional or volunteer experience in a developing country
• Some experience with Quickbooks and/or financial software
• Willingness to come and experience rural Uganda living
Location
Bududa, Uganda
Salary
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Some living expenses are covered; please see below.
Specific Security Situation & Housing
The Assistant Director will be based in Bududa, Uganda, on the Eastern border of Uganda and Kenya. There is some travel expected throughout the country when promoting local industry through projects in Kampala, Entebbe, Manafwa, and Siroti districts. The security situation in Uganda is relatively stable. This is an accompanied position; you may bring your spouse if desired. Room & board is included in the shared guesthouse accommodation, which is sometimes shared with volunteers and field workers.
Contract
This is a full-time contract offered for a two-year position in Uganda.
Living Expenses
Mobile airtime (monthly) and three meals are offered six days a week and covered by the Bududa Canada Foundation.
Annual Leave
The Assistant Director is expected to work Monday through Saturday. Annual leave is provided six weeks per year, at the expense of the employee.
Mobilization
Bududa Canada Foundation will pay for a flight home on completion of the contract.
Questions
Questions or further inquiry about this position may be directed to Barbara Wybar, Executive Director, atbwybar@bududa.org. Please give at least five days for a response. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted on this job posting.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application Procedure
Please send your CV and cover letter with three references to Human Resources athr.bcanadafoundation@gmail.com.