About US:
BRAC International is one of the world’s largest Non-Governmental Development Organizations, working in a number of countries in Africa and Asia on poverty alleviation Programs, is registered in Uganda as BRAC Uganda. The organization implements integrated development approach combining Education, Health, Agriculture, Livestock, Adolescent Empowerment and Microfinance.
About BRAC Uganda Scholarship Program:
The programme delivers to the Scholars holistic financial, psychosocial and academic support throughout their secondary education. In Uganda, this eight year programme is extending support to 5,000 Scholars across the country. The programme was rolled out in 2012 and currently has close to 4000 Scholars enrolled in 104 top schools while 1100 scholars have successfully completed their secondary education.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Regional Coordinator will be tasked with managing program implementation as per agreement with MCF
Participate in the selection and recruitment of scholars
Regular follow up on scholars’ academic performance and analysis of end of term reports.
Organize parents’ support forum at least once a year and ensure 100% parents attendance.
Organize community service trainings for the scholars and workshops for mentor teachers and head teachers
Following-up on scholars discipline and make sure they take part in leadership and other program activities.
Building and maintaining good relations with all program stakeholders both within and out of the organization.
Reporting and analyzing program initiatives, financial management and accountability of all regional activities
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The incumbent should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education, development studies or relevant humanities.
At least four years’ experience in working with a multi-cultural environment.
Excellent communication, liaison and coordination skills.
Ability to lead, motivate, inspire and establish trust among scholars, parents and mentor teachers
Good computer skills (MS office proficiency)
Excellent report writing and analytical skills
Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team setting
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their application letters, updated CVs and academic documents (with transcript) via email to hrd.uganda@brac.net with the position title as subject header addressed to;
The HR Manager,
BRAC Uganda,
P.O. Box 31817, Kampala Uganda
Deadline: 28th May 2017