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 districts with its field programs coordinated through two Area offices located in Kumi and Masindi.

About ILEAP Project:
Build Africa has secured funding from Big Lottery Fund UK to implement a three year project – Improving Learning and Attainment in Primary Education, Uganda (ILEAP) that aims at ensuring that boys and girls in P1 to P3 receive support for their learning, both in and out of school. This is to enable them acquire the fundamental skills they need in order to achieve a good level of educational attainment. Implemented in 40 primary schools within Ngora and Bukedea districts, the ILEAP project will work directly with three key target groups; children in early years of school, teachers of early years classes and parents of the children in early years.

Job Summary: The Project Officer will be responsible for the implementation of the ILEAP Project. The incumbent will provide technical and operational oversight for the project implementation and will be expected to continually observe the day-to-day effectiveness of the project delivery, noting and reporting any areas where improvements are possible. The incumbent will also work in liaison with the Project Assistant in carrying out the agreed project activities, including Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) activities. S/he will work closely with the project partners, will be a member of the project implementation team.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The Project Officer should hold a relevant degree (Education, Development Studies, Social work and Community based development)
· A minimum of three years related work experience.
· Prior exposure and experience in managing education community based projects with a focus on early grade reading or early childhood development.
· Prior experience of working within child protection framework
· Significant experience of direct work with children
· Prior exposure and experience of developing and facilitating training sessions
· Broad knowledge and understanding of the education systems
· Working knowledge and experience of MEL approaches, methods and tool
· Good knowledge and understanding of project cycle management
· Previous exposure and experience of direct working with communities
· Excellent organizational and planning skills
· Good report writing and computer skills.
· High degree of integrity that will model BAU’s core values.
· Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid Rider’s permit
· Working knowledge of teacher pedagogy
· Knowledge of the local language is an added advantage

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their updated CVs/resumes including your contact information and three work-related, current salary and expectations and send them 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.

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

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

Deadline: 16th October, 2015 by 1:00 PM