Makerere University Academic & Career Support Officer Jobs in Uganda

Makerere University Academic & Career Support Officer Jobs in Uganda

Job Description

Vacancy title:
Academic & Career Support Officer

Type: Full Time , Industry: Education & Training , Category: Administrative & Office

Jobs at:

Makerere University

Deadline of this Job:
23rd December 2019

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Kampala , East Africa

Summary

Salary: Not Disclosed

Job Details:

The Directorate of Human Resources, Makerere University seeks to recruit persons of high integrity and professionalism to fill three full-time positions under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.

Position: Academic & Career Support Officer

Immediate Supervisor: Program Manager

Tenure of Appointment: 2 Years Contract .

Job Description

Coordinate with the Support services and Welfare Officer to Organise orientation program for new Scholars & General Assemblies

Coordinate with College-based Co-ordinators on academic internship, Research and field attachment/field trips for the MCF Scholars

Oversee the Mentorship Programme

Co-ordinate the Skills Development Programmes and the selection of Scholars leadership and career development opportunities

Ensure timely & appropriate procurement of the required goods and services

Produce activity and quarterly reports

Any other duties assigned by the Program Manager

Job Skills: Not Specified

Essential Academic Qualifications and Experience Education:

A Masters University Degree (by research) from a recognized University and a Bachelor Honors degree in Education, Social Sciences, Social Work and Social Administration, Human Resource Management, Psychology,

Counselling and Guidance or any similar field. An advanced certificate Diploma in Counselling and Guidance.

Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in a related field including Skills Development, Mentorship or Career Guidance

Experience in designing, implementing and managing i academic scholarship/Mentorship programmes Working experience with at least one Youth Programme

Competencies:

A good understanding of policies and regulations of a University with specific regards to academics

Ability to engage with the Youth and Excellent Customer care service skills

Ability to work in a team and with good interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and deliver within tight timelines

Ability to preserve confidentiality of work-related information and data

Relevant Computer Skills vii. Excellent Written and Verbal Communications

Self-Motivation, Result-oriented and Team Player

Languages: Excellent written and spoken command of English

Job Education Requirements: Masters University Degree

Job Experience Requirements: 3 years

Job application procedure

Interested persons with suitable qualifications should submit their applications, Curriculum Vitae and academic documents (three copies/ sets), giving full details of applicants' education, qualifications, work experience, present salary and recommendations from at least two referees

Applications should be hand delivered to Planning and Development Department, Lincoln Flats Block C, Room C 1 not later than 23 December 2019

Applications will be addressed to:

The Director
Human Resource Directorate
Makerere University
P.O Box 7062, Kampala