War Child Canada Senior Project Officer- Business Technical and Vocational Education (BTVET) /Tertiary – Bridge Project - Jobs in Uganda

War Child Canada Senior Project Officer- Business Technical and Vocational Education (BTVET) /Tertiary – Bridge Project - Jobs in Uganda

Position Title: Senior Project Officer Business Technical and Vocational Education (BTVET)/Tertiary- BRIDGE PROJECT
Position Grade: D1 -D5
Duty Station: Field based
Contract: 24 months, Renewable
Reports to: Education and Transferable Skills Lead
Management Responsibility: None
Key Relationships: Regional Coordinator and Project Officers


Background
War Child Canada is an internationally recognized charity organization registered in Toronto, Canada, dedicated to helping children and their communities overcome the devastating effects of war. Its vision is “Accelerating Peace by Disrupting the Cycle of Violence” and its mission is “Driving Generational Change for The Hardest Hit By Investing In


The Power Of Local Communities” Since being founded in 1999, War Child Canada has worked in 20 countries across the world and we are currently operational in Afghanistan, Yemen, Sudan, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda.


During the past five years, War Child Canada reached over 2,500,000 conflict-afflicted children and adults; 985,000 people benefitted from War Child’s educational initiatives; 480,000 people were helped to climb out of poverty and 1,075,000 people learned more about their rights and had better access to justice systems War Child Canada in Uganda:


Since 2014, War Child Canada has worked in 10 districts (mainly Refugee hosting) implementing integrated education, access to justice (incudes peacebuilding), opportunities/livelihoods, and programs.


Our current districts of operation include: Adjumani, Obongi, Yumbe, Arua, Koboko, Isingiro, Lamwo, Kikuube, Koboko and Kamwenge districts.


Context
The BRIDGE PROJECT: War Child Canada in partnership with Mastercard Foundation, Community Empowerment for Rural Development – CEFORD, Education Local Expertise Uganda (ELECU) and eight Refugee Led Community based organizations, will be implementing the BRIDGE: From Secondary Education and Skills Development to Job Opportunities for Refugee and Host Community Youth in Uganda’ Project.

The BRIDGE project that will be implemented from 2022 to 2026 is designed to further the Mastercard Foundation’ Young Africa Works Strategy (2018 to 2030)1 and address the youth unemployment challenge focusing on refugee and host communities in Uganda’s refugee settlements in Adjumani, Obongi, Isingiro, Kamwenge, Kikuube, Yumbe, Arua and Koboko districts.

War Child Canada and project implementing partners will employ a gender sensitive and inclusive approach to programming, empower young people and recognize their potential as agents of change to ensure effective implementation and sustainability of the interventions. This will be achieved through two outcomes.

Increased access to market relevant secondary and tertiary education and skills for refugee and host community youth

Improved capacity of education institutions and teachers to offer quality and relevant education and skills for refugee and host community youth


Position Summary

The Senior Project Officer Business, Technical, and Vocational Education (BTVET)/ TERTIARY leads and supervises the BRIDGE project work in the skills development sector and vocational education in partnership with the Local Government, External development partners, The private sector, and LNGOs, and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to further improve the quality of and access to education and skills development services.

The incumbent will provide technical and management support for empirical and policy-oriented analyses. The incumbent will report to the Regional Coordinator and/or designated staff and will supervise Project Officer BTVET.


Responsibilities:

Provide input to the BRIDGE project’s Business, Technical, and Vocational Education (BTVET) / TERTIARY strategic planning and activities implementation, documentation, and reporting.
▪Under the guidance of the Regional Coordinator, support implementing partners to conduct beneficiary identification and selection processes to benefit from the BRIDGE project’s Business, Technical, and Vocational Education (BTVET) / TERTIARY.
▪Actively participate in all field level assessments (logistic organization, identification of needs, prioritization etc.) to guide implementation of the project
▪Conduct assessments, organize, and support trainings related to Business, Technical, and Vocational Education (BTVET) / TERTIARY activities in the

designated areas of operations.
▪Timely support the implementation and monitoring of BTVET/ TERTIARY activities, at field level, as laid out in the plan project’s implementation plan.
▪Manage effective and proper use of BTVET assets, financial resources, and facilities according to WCC-Uganda’s standard operating procedures in order to comply with auditing requirements.
▪Assist the project officer BTVET / Regional Coordinator in the preparation of all documents and forms necessary for the implementation of the BTVET project.
▪Take lead in coordinating all BTVET/ TERTIARY activities with local authorities, community members, other implementing actors and partners at the local level.
▪Regularly monitor project activities and provide timely inputs and feedback to the Project Director and the Regional Coordinator on implementation progress.
▪Receive and follow up complaints from the BTVET/ TERTIARY beneficiaries and communities and keep a record of actions taken to address the issues raised.


Requirement:
▪Either Bachelor of Vocational Studies in Technological Studies with Education, Bachelor of Vocational Studies with Education, or Bachelor of Business Studies with Education.
▪A master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage ▪ Advanced university degree in the field of Business, Technical, and Vocational Education (BTVET), social sciences, development studies or related area.
▪Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management
▪Minimum five years of relevant work experience in education, preferably technical and vocational education and training, teacher professional development, and higher education.
▪A clear understanding of the government of the republic of Uganda’s Business, Technical, and Vocational Education (BTVET) and other vocational skills trainings is a plus
Other Skills/Competencies
▪Excellent understanding of partners’ expectations and trends in the BTVET and TERTIARY education sector.
▪Excellent project management skills, including results-based management, financial management, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
▪Strong sensitivity and adaptability in post conflict countries and diversity (culture, gender, religion, race and nationality).
▪Integrity, reliability and sense of commitment in the execution of duties.
▪Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
▪Ability to build and maintain partnerships.


Personal Attributes:
▪Affinity with War Child Canada’s mandate.
▪Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.
▪Creative, energetic, adaptable, and flexible.
▪Stress-resilient to be able to cope with deadlines and complex problems.


Salary and Benefits

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include insurance as per War Child Canada contractual standards.


Deadline

The deadline for the applications is August 26th, 2022


How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to send a curriculum vitae and an accompanying cover letter electronically to:
Email: jobs_uganda@warchild.ca

Please ensure your application email has the subject heading of ‘Senior Project Officer BTVET– insert your name’

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be notified.

No phone calls please.

War Child Canada is an equal opportunity employer.

War Child Canada is committed to providing a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Final candidates will be vetted in accordance with War Child Canada’s Child Safeguarding Policy, including appropriate reference and security checks.

For more information about War Child Canada, please visit www.warchild.ca

Note: This job description is meant to act as a guide in day-to-day operations and is subject to change with prevailing conditions.


For more information and job application details, see; War Child Canada Senior Project Officer- Business Technical and Vocational Education (BTVET) /Tertiary – Bridge Project Jobs in Uganda


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