About Us:
Build Africa is an International NGO that has been operational in Uganda since 1996. Build Africa Uganda (BAU) programmes focus on Education and Livelihood improvement. BAU currently works in 13 j districts with its field programs coordinated through two Area offices located in Kumi and Masindi. Build Africa is currently implementing a number of projects from different donors.

Job Summary: The Project and Research Officer – Education will have field level responsibility for the implementation of a project which has a strong focus on research, documentation, lessons learned, evaluation and report writing as well as the delivery of project specific education activities.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant for the Project and Research Officer-Education vacancy must possess a Master’s Degree in Education, Development or Social Sciences or relevant degree
· At least five years of relevant experience
· Proven experience of collecting, analyzing date and writing research and evaluation reports in a professional setting
· Extensive research background and experience of gathering both qualitative and quantitative data and using appropriate software such as SPSS, or related programme
· Imagination and curiosity, a desire to explore cross-cutting themes and synthesize ideas, data and information
· Previous experience in designing and managing Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning components of projects
· Prior experience of facilitation and running participatory sessions (trainings, meetings, workshops, research ) for community, government and other key stakeholders
· Previous experience of putting together training programmes for different audiences.
· Previous experience of planning, developing and facilitating training
· Highly organised with strong attention to detail for accuracy
· Effective communication and listening skills.
· Excellent planning skills for programs and finance budgeting
· Good report writing and computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word.
· Ability to ride a motor cycle with a valid riding permit
· Good team player who shows creativity and innovation.
· Ability to work with minimum supervision.
· Excellent analytical skills
· Ability to work under sometimes harsh difficult condition
· Willingness to speak up and proactively raise issues

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send an updated CV/resume which should include your contact information and three professional referees, state your current salary and expectations. Send to;

The Human Resources Officer, Kampala or
Email to: recruit@build-africauganda.org

OR
Physically submit applications to the address below;
Build Africa Uganda- Kampala (Head Office), Plot 431 & 424, Central Zone, Off Gaba Road, P.O Box 7224 Kampala. Tel 0414 267828

OR
Build Africa Uganda- Kumi, Plot 28 Liang Road,
P.O. Box 350 Kumi. Tel 0392 769648

OR
Build Africa Uganda- Masindi, Plot 2 Kabalega Crescent,
P.O. Box 66 Masindi. Tel 0465420171

Deadline: 14th November 2016