TeachforUganda Training Coordinator Jobs in Uganda

TeachforUganda Training Coordinator Jobs in Uganda

Position overview

Training Coordinator is a one-of-a-kind position that provides an unparalleled opportunity for the right individual to play an important role in developing Uganda's future leaders and transforming the lives of thousands of students in Uganda.

Teach For Uganda is looking for a highly experienced individual a who has a passion for building a young and dynamic team that will train and support our fellows to become exceptional leaders in the classroom and beyond. The individual must be a strategic thinker, visionary person, a skilled manager, teacher trainer with curriculum design and manual development skills.

S/he will closely work with the Leadership Development Coordinator and work with a team of Leadership Development Officers (LDOs) who will work closely with Fellows throughout their two- year commitment, helping them to dramatically impact student achievement levels in the classroom, and cultivating them to become future leaders across various professional sectors as alumni of the Fellowship.

The Training Coordinator will have the opportunity to shape team and fellow cultures, design and execute fellow training programs and communities of practice, measure program impact and innovate in the areas of teacher coaching/mentoring and leadership development. S/he must be able to design and implement learning loops from Fellows and Coaches trainings including communities of practice model.

About Teach For Uganda

At Teach For Uganda (TFU), we are working to ensure every child in Uganda regardless of their socio- economic background attains an equitable and quality education. Our mission is to nurture leaders who are committed to advancing equitable access to quality education in low-income communities.

We recruit, train and place top university graduates and young professionals in high need primary schools across Uganda to serve as full-time teachers committed to improving the education outcomes of less-privileged children while developing their leadership skills in a 2-year teaching fellowship.

We currently operate in 4 districts i.e. Luweero, Mayuge, Namutumba and Kayunga with 86 partner
schools, 171 fellows and 58 Alumni. Our goal for the next is 5 years is to develop 1,798 fellows, 1,020 alumni, and impact the learning outcomes 326,400 children. In 2023 we shall expand to Bugiri, Namayingo and others as per the annual scale plan.

Performance objectives

Strategic Vision and Direction

Create vision for participant impact, learning and leadership (including refining existing
student outcomes and leadership competencies)

Co/develop key metrics to monitor and/or measure student, participant and cohort
outcomes

Determine the strategic priorities of the training team

Program design and Execution

Design and sequence overall training structures and key learning experiences to cultivate Fellow leadership

Directly contribute and support team in design and facilitation of excellent teacher training
and leadership development

Secure, modify and/or create a range of resources and tools to boost program quality and
effectiveness (e.g., teacher curricular development and coaching resources, fellow
handbooks etc.)

Develop, strengthen & maintain external partnerships (e.g., ministry of education
departments, universities, district, schools, NGOs

etc.) to inform, complement and enhance
training and support

Research innovative and effective pedagogy and curriculum and incorporated learned insights into curricular to inform and improve existing training curriculum

Plan and execute a bi-annual 2-week residential training for fellows.

Team Leadership and Management

Actively source, hire and onboard training team and support them in collaboration with the
HR.

Manage & set ambitious goals, regularly reflect on progress weekly, monthly, quarterly and
adjust as needed to meet them.

Coach and develop the team to grow their training skills and leadership to meet program
outcomes, effectiveness and improve quality.

Foster strong team culture to ensure team satisfaction, retention and effectiveness

Develop and maintain team structures, division of labor and budget that will best accomplish
program quality and sustainability.

Organizational Leadership

Serve as member of senior leadership team to strengthen alignment, effectiveness and culture across the organization

Contribute actively to a range of critical cross-functional projects

Champion training and support efforts internally and externally to gain support and champions across stakeholders

Education and Experience:

Bachelors or Master's degree from a reputable University.

4+ years' experience in tutoring teachers.

Experience designing content for teacher training and leadership development is highly
desired.

More than 2 years of classroom experience.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Excellent vision-setting, strategic thinking and project management ability

Deep knowledge of and experience in leadership development and/or adult learning theory
and practice

Ability to analyze and synthesize data

Proven ability to coach and develop team members toward achieving ambitious and measurable outcomes

Outstanding track record of achievements and ability to operate with urgency and sense of
possibility in a fast-paced environment

Comprehensive knowledge of excellent teaching and leadership development and understanding of how to translate this into training content

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and flexibility to work in a cross-cultural
environment

Ability to develop and cultivate relationships and networks to achieve results

Deeply understands the mission of Teach For Uganda and strongly believes that every child
can learn and achieve high results.

Enjoyment of travel and opportunity to work 'on the go' in rural areas

FU Competencies (for all TFU Staff):

Put Children First at the center of everything you do.

Possess a Sense of Possibility and invest above and beyond what's expected of you

Have the quest to Continuously Learn

Exercise Humility and Respect for all

Are able to exercise Teamwork

How to Apply

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