Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 21, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Position: Education Adviser
Grade: G7 (A2)
Vacancies: X1
Salary: Ugx 187,302,153 Per Annum
Duration: Fixed Term (2 Years)
Reference No: Uga/0122
Closing Date: 08/03/2022 At 11:59pm

Summary of the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and passionate individual to join the dynamic team at the British High Commission in Kampala and play a strong role in the development and implementation of Uganda’s education portfolio at a critical time globally as well as at a key time in the UK education portfolio.
The jobholder will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the UK’s objectives through the provision of education expertise across the mission. Specifically, they will be the lead adviser in the implementation of the education portfolio, which will include delivering a new bilateral basic education programme. They will represent BHC Kampala across the education sector to support the delivery of Government of Uganda and UK priorities, as well as support the effectiveness of UK investments in Uganda’s education sector, including through the Global Partnership for Education, the Uganda Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers Programme (UgIFT) and Education Cannot Wait. This is an exciting, stretching, and varied role, working on a variety of programmes in an environment where the education challenges are significant, but so are the opportunities for change and impact.
For more information on the details of the position, please review the Role Profile / Job Description.

Qualifications and Experience
• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant and demonstrated experience in education policy and development, systems strengthening and policy engagement.
• Highly motivated and motivating individual.
• Excellent (English) verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of office applications.

HM Government Success Profiles - Civil Service Behaviours:
Candidates should be able to clearly demonstrate in their application examples of the following Civil Service Behaviours:
1. Delivering at Pace
2. Working Together
3. Making effective decisions
Level 4 should be used when completing the application form.
Details of the above UK Civil service competencies are available by clicking this link.
Technical Competencies- (please refer to detailed job description)
1. Education Policy
2. Global Education System
3. Equity and Education

Details of the above UK Technical Competencies are available by clicking this link.
For more information on the details of the position or to review the Role Profile / Job Description - Please type the link below into your internet web browser. Interested candidates should also use this link to download and complete the application form:
https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-high-commission-kampala/about/recruitment

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Internal candidates should notify their Line Managers of their intent on applying for any position on Level Transfer or Promotion.
• All candidates must complete the application form in full and send it to AfricaHRHubApplication2@fcdo.gov.uk
• Evidence must be provided against ALL behaviour and technical competencies for an application to be eligible. Please read ALL instructions and guidance carefully.
• Please quote the following reference number when applying “UGA/0122”. Failure to do so may result in your application not being viewed.
• Closing date of applications is 11:59pm on 08/03/2022. Applications shown as being received after this time will not be accepted.
• While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
• Candidates will be expected to complete a written exercise ahead of the interviews. This will be communicated in advance to those who have met the minimum requirements and pass the first sifting stage.
• Feedback will only be given to candidates who reached the interview stage.
• A presentation on a set topic will form part of the interview.
• Applicants must be legally authorised to live and work in the country of application.
• Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
• The current legacy DFID Terms and Conditions of Employment will apply to all internal locally employed staff on promotion.
• Failure to follow the outlined procedure may result in the application not being considered.
The British High Commission in Kampala is committed to equal opportunities in its staffing policy and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Selection will be on merit. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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