Jobs at:
BTC

Vacancy title:
2 Project field officers

Deadline of this Job:
not later than Friday 18th November, 2016 at 5pm.

Duty Station:
1 OFFICER IN NTC MUBENDE AND 1 OFFICER IN NTC KABALE

Job details:
JOB TITLE: PROJECT FIELD OFFICERS
DUTY Station; 1 OFFICER IN NTC MUBENDE AND 1 OFFICER IN NTC KABALE
CONTRACT DURATION: 42 MONTHS.

BTC Uganda is recruiting two Project Field Officers in the context of the project ‘Improve Teachers Secondary Education in the National Teachers’ College of Mubende and Kabale ’implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Sports (TIET department) in the National Teachers Colleges. You will be assigned to work full-time in one of the National Teachers’ Colleges. They will focus predominantly on pedagogic professional development of NTCs Lecturers and Teacher-trainees, supporting management and staff of the colleges in the delivery of Active Teaching & Learning methodologies in the NTCs and partner secondary schools. You will also contribute to support the strengthening of the colleges’ management and other institutional development activities in the colleges.

Major roles and responsibilities:
The project field officers will:

• Coordinate and supervise the implementation of project activities at the level of the NTC in accordance with the approved project work plans.
• Provide technical expertise in areas related to teacher education and pedagogy.
• ln cooperation with the NTC management, develop capacity building strategies for the NTCs academic and management staff
• Support and provide on-the-job training and coaching to the NTC management and academic staff in view to improve the quality of teaching and learning in the college.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of project-related activities and ensure their timely at the NTC level.
• Support the dissemination by the college of successes and good practices to the NTC partner secondary schools and to other NTCs.
• Keep the project management team and the NTC staff continuously informed on issues related to implementation of pedagogic and other activities supported by the project in the college.
• Ensure the capturing and integration of lessons learnt and experience drawn from the implementation of project activities.

Education and Experience:
• University degree in Education, in areas of pedagogy, teacher training, academic management, etc.
• At least 7 years’ proven experience in teacher education and teacher training management
• Proven expertise in student-centered Active Teaching & Learning approaches and IT4 Education

Minimum Profile:
• Knowledge of the current secondary education reform in Uganda is an asset
• Knowledge of BTC education projects and of BTC work methodologies is an asset
• Excellent English writing skills, and proficient use of Windows Office software
• Good communication and facilitation skills (interest in participatory approaches and team work)
• Women candidates are encouraged to apply

Job application procedure
Send in your application not later than Friday 18th November, 2016 at 5pm.
Applications to:
BTC Uganda - Human Resources
Plot 1B Lower Kololo Terrace
P.0. Box 40131, Kampala,
Attach a copy of your CV (Resume), application letter plus copies of academic and professional qualification certificates as well at least 3 (Three) recent referees with their contacts.
Candidates are not expected to make any payments for their application. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.