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JET Education Programme Manager Profile
At the heart of JET’s work is the intention and desire to enable quality education for children in Uganda, wherever they come from and whatever their background, abilities and beliefs. We do this through partnerships with 4 schools located in Jinja and Buikwe districts, whose vision and values align with our own. Together, we work towards transforming the whole school environment so that learning is inspirational, interactive and fun, children gain skills and knowledge and have the space to develop and become valued members of society.
Would you like to know more? Then read on!
Reporting into the JET Country Manager, you will be able to demonstrate a passion for bringing quality education to underserved communities and will take the lead on planning and implementing our extensive teacher training activities. You will work closely with and support the professional development of the Teacher Team Manager, to lead and develop our small teacher team. Our people are at the heart of what we do and we all play a key role in the success of the Education Programme and the achievement of JET’s strategic objectives.
You will need resilience, initiative and creativity to excel in this role.
What kind of person are we looking for?
• You are aligned with JET values; integrity, honesty, humility and respect for others is at the centre of what you do
• You are a strategic thinker, are aware of how JET activities and operations can impact the big picture and plan your own actions to promote the JET vision
• You have at least two years’ experience of leading a team
• Being a team player is equally as important as being a team leader and you can show evidence of this; you are also able to work in partnership with other organisations
• As well as demonstrating a high level of self-awareness, you are culturally sensitive and appreciate how cultural differences can support JET’s work
• You are able to use your intuition and also offer practical solutions to challenges you will face; you are always open to new ideas and challenges
• You are thorough, have an excellent eye for detail and your written and spoken English is fully proficient (British Council level C2)
• You have a good understanding of the financial constraints of a small charity.
What kind of education and skills do you need?
• Degree-level qualification, ideally with a degree in Education or Early Childhood Development or at least a degree in another subject with education as a specialised subject
• A minimum 5 years’ teaching experience
• Fully competent in using common office systems such as Word and Excel, with at least an intermediate level of IT proficiency
• A current driving licence and two years or more driving experience
• Report-writing skills and ability to produce high quality written plans and budgets
• Ideally proficient in Luganda and/or Lusoga
• Experience in Monitoring & Evaluation is an added bonus.
What can you expect from us?
• An open and fully supportive manager, team and working environment with opportunities for personal and professional development
• A competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Reimbursement of communication, transport and other work-related costs
• Use of a company vehicle for travelling to and from work and between JET partner schools and other places of work
• 24-hour global accident protection plus some contribution towards medical costs.
Job application procedure
• Check out the JET Facebook page, Instagram profile or website:@jinjaedtrust or www.jinjaedtrust.com
• Contact the JET Country Manager, Lorna Barker, at lorna@jinjaedtrust.com or speak to a member of the JET team. A more detailed job description is available upon request.
Note that priority will be given to those who are already permitted to work in Uganda. Please note that the role is based in Jinja.
More Information
- Address Jinja, Uganda, East Africa
