Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 31, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
NILE VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE
Nile Vocational Institute (NVI) is a Christian Private Vocational Institute established by the African Evangelistic Enterprise (AEE), a Ugandan NGO in partnership with a Germany child Care organisation Kindernothilfe (KNH) helping a child in in need in 1988.
NVI has been ranked the leading Private Vocational Institute in the country by the visionaries of Uganda under skilling of Uganda awards for the last six years.
The Institute is accredited by the National Council for Higher Education and offers the following courses: Welding & Fabrication, Plumbing, Automotive Mechanics, Building construction, Electrical Installation Systems & Maintenance, Fashion and Design, Refrigeration & Air conditioning, Hotel & Institutional Catering, Cosmetology & body therapy, Agriculture, Early Child Hood Development, Secretarial studies, Accountancy and Cosmetology
Our Vision is: "To be a Centre of Vocational Excellence in Africa
Our Mission is : "To holistically transform the lives of the youths through Evangelism and Vocational Training
Core Values;
God Fearing
Excellence
Time Management
Honesty
Discipline
Team work
To ensure the achievement of its vision NVI Njeru is seeking for highly motivated persons and suitably qualified professionals with high and proven integrity, commitment and passion, and with good Christian values for employment in the following positions (details of positions advertised can be found on the NVI Njeru website : www.nvinjeru.ac.ug

Job Title: Deputy Director (Training & Academics)
Reports to: Director

Responsible for:
Heads of Section, Dean of Students, Examinations Coordinator, Industrial Training Coordinator, Heads of Sections, Assistant Librarian.

Main Purpose of the Post:
To spearhead and oversee student's enrolment and statistical database, effective curriculum delivery, quality teaching and instruction in all departments. Ensure efficiency in evaluation of learners, and be a team player in implementation of the institute strategic plan.

DUTIES
1. Plan and coordinate teaching and training operations to achieve the Institute's strategic aims and objectives
2. Ensure that teaching, learning and evaluation of learners are conducted effectively in all departments and sections per approved standards and procedures
3. Plan and conduct periodic curriculum review with support of heads of sections to ensure relevance to the job market and furthering education of learners
4. Coordinate teaching/training staff capacity building programmes through high quality continuous professional development and/or coaching and mentoring
5. Oversee compliance of teacher's code of conduct at the institute, Christian values, child policy implementation and student's safety, health and disciplinary obligations
6. Coordinate quality assurance protocols accredited to the institute by education authorities to uphold periodic internal and external inspections
7. Develop a one stop centre for reliable student's enrolment and performance database and all relevant statistical data pertaining to teaching, learning and evaluation of learners.
8. Accurately generate lists of students on campus.
9. Promote public relations and effective communication systems within the institute, peers and strategic partners for enhanced collaboration and networking
10. Coordinate research on market driven courses and develop innovative and creative platforms to generate effective solutions to emerging challenges and problem solving
11. Participate in budgeting process, manage and account for all resources channelled through the department and be a team player in institute financial management programmes.
12. Comply with the Institute's policies and procedures and attend Governing Council meetings.
13. Carryout any other duties as assigned by the Director

Person specification (Qualifications)
1. An Honours Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technical, Vocational Studies or Honours Bachelor's Degree in any of the related courses at the Institute.
2. A diploma in Technical Teacher/Instructor Education (DITTEDTTE from a recognised University/Institution or diploma in Vocational Instructor Training (DVTI) is a must for all applicants and should be registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports.
3. A post graduate qualification in management studies is an added advantage

Experience
1. Must have Teaching/Instructing experience of not less than eight (8) years, three (3) of which should have been at a middle management level or Head of Department/section).
2. Must have been head of Institution for a period of not less than 5 years
3. Should be conversant in running of Institute Affairs, procedures and systems, and should be well versed with the context of BTVET system and the Ugandan tertiary education system.

Competencies/skills
1. Visionary, innovative and self-driven
2. Excellent teaching, management and interpersonal skills
3. Excellent oral and written English communication skills
4. Business management and teamwork skills
5. Ability to work with minimal or no supervision
6. Confidentiality
7. Computer literate

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure
Applications should be submitted online to: uganda.coms@aeint.org  and ug.directornvinjeru@aeint.org , with subject line indicating position applied to Hand deliver to: Njeru Nile Vocational Institute, Jinja. Deadline for submission of applications 11th February 2022 at 5:00pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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