Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 08, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Title: Program Assistant (supporting Japan-bound students).
Start Date: February 1st 2022 (Earlier starts also considered). Initial 11-month contract with the possibility of renewal.
Days of Duty: 5 days/ week, occasional holiday work, overtime, overseas business trips.
Reports To: Program Coordinator (Japan-bound students).
Workplace: Ashinaga Uganda office, with option to go remote if required.
Working Hours: 09:00-17:00.


Base Salary: $250-$450USD p/m (dependent on experience, negotiable).
Housing Allowance: provided.
Commutation Allowance: provided.
Health Insurance and Immunizations: provided.
Annual Bonus: performance related.
Training support: provided.
Holiday Allowance: 21 days per annum (pro-rata, in addition to public holidays).
Deductions: Income Tax, Local Tax, NSSF.

Job Description:
• Support on the consultation, application, and study support for Japan-bound students (30%).
• Support students regarding their plans, subject of study in Japanese Universities and university applications.
• Support with the management of the preparation year for all students.
• Assist with the development of curriculum and scheduling in coordination with other staff.
• Support the recruitment team with the recruitment of students. This includes screening applications and conducting interviews.
• Providing support with marketing, promotion and fundraising as required.
• Recruiting, supervising and guiding interns as required.
• Assisting with the development and alignment of any of Ashinaga Uganda’s programs.

Essential Requirements:
• Bachelors Degree.
• Fluent English.
• Knowledge and work experience in the Japanese system of higher education (experience in taking entrance examinations of Japanese Universities or studying at Japanese universities is preferred).
• Having a student-focused approach and a willingness to adopt teaching materials and methods.
• Be flexible and able to work in a dynamic and new environment.
• Easily work in a culturally diverse office environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with challenging situations and relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, verbal and written skills.
• A willingness to do clerical desk work.
• Experience working as part of a team.
• Advanced with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have the right to live and work in Uganda.

Desired Requirements:
• Experience with IELTS, SAT or ACT.
• Degree in education, African Studies, International Development or related degrees.
• Experience in tutoring or teaching.
• Portuguese, Japanese or French proficiency.
• Work experience in the education sector.
• Capable of photo shooting, SNS or making contents for promotion.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Apply by submitting your cover letter and CV via LinkedIn or by email to bagley.h@ashinaga.org. Deadline January 8th 2022.

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