Careers at National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC)-Curriculum Specialist (BTVET –Agriculture)

Job Title: Curriculum Specialist (BTVET –Agriculture)

Organisation: National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head of Department BTVET

About NCDC:

The National Curriculum Development Centre is a corporate body under the Ministry of Education and Sports. It is responsible for inter-alia development of curricula and related materials for various level of education (i.e. Pre- Primary, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary), organizing capacity building courses for stakeholders on curricula and matters related to curriculum.

Job Summary:
The Curriculum Specialist (BTVET –Agriculture) will develop curricula and curriculum related materials.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-Initiates and develops ideas on curricular reforms.
-Develops and. prepares subject syllabi, teachers’ manuals, texts and other related curriculum materials.
-Organizes and conducts writing workshops.
-Writes, coordinates and edits curriculum units developed by the panel and other teachers.
-Organizes and conducts orientation courses for teachers.
-Popularizes education in the relevant subject.
-Services the subject panel by planning and convening meetings, preparing working papers and furnishing the necessary data and relevant research reports.
-Any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant should possess a  Masters degree in Agriculture or related fields
-Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and a Diploma/Certificate in Agricultural related field
-A qualification in education will be an added advantage
-At least four years teaching experience at a technical college or institution of higher learning and field experience in agricultural related work.
-Age: Below 50 years

How to Apply:
All applications are invited from appropriately qualified Ugandans for the following posts available for immediate filling at the National Curriculum Development Centre. NCDC is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. 6 copies of: the application letter indicating three (3) referees, a detailed CV. Photocopies of Certificates and Academic Transcripts should be submitted to: The Secretary., NCDC Governing Council, P. O. Box 7002, Kampala. Uganda

Deadline: 28th October, 2013

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Careers at The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)-Higher Education Officer

Job Title: Higher Education Officer - (Certification, Verification and Equating Qualifications)

Organization: The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Senior Higher Education Officer, Certification

About NCHE:

The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) was established under "The Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001” for regulating and guiding the establishment and management of institutions of higher learning, regulating the quality of higher education, equating of qualifications and for advising government on higher education issues.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-Involved in the day to day activities of Certification and Equating of Qualifications;
-Works on the applications for Certification and Equating of qualifications,
-Supports the Senior Higher Education Officer on matters of Certification an Equating of Qualifications;
-Assists the Senior Higher Education Officer to organize awareness workshops to inform the general public and relevant stakeholders on the emerging issues regarding Certification and Equating of Qualifications of higher education institutions;
-Assists the Senior Higher Education Officer in preparing disseminative reports e.g tracer studies on the applicants for Certification and Equating of qualifications for the attention of the Director, QA/ACC
-Conducts any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the superiors.

Expected Outputs:

-Work activity plans;
-Number of certifications carried out;
-Number of qualifications equated or failed;
-Tracer studies report;
-Publications in respective forum;
-A number of workshops successfully organized within budgets;
-Unit evaluation reports showing targets achieved;
-Documented developmental strategies;
-Documented policies and procedures of certification and equating of qualifications.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-Holds a Masters degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university;
-Must have taught in a university for at least 2 years at the level of a Lecturer and above, or must have worked in as a Higher Education Official in a government department for 2 years;
-Experience as a Dean would be an added advantage;
-Must be ICT literate;
-Must have good communication and interpersonal skills;
-Knowledge of international assessments and examination qualifications is desirable.


How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send seven sealed copies of: an application letter; in up to date and detailed CV including names and contacts of three credible referees; copies of academic qualifications; and any other relevant documents. Applications should be submitted during office hours (9.00am - 5.00pm) to: The Director, Human Resource and Administration, National Council for Higher Education Plot 34, Cavers Crescent P.O. Box 76, Kyambogo Uganda, East Africa.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 30 days after the expiry If the application submission deadline.

Deadline: Monday, 21st October 2013

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Higher Education Officer Jobs at The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)

Job Title: Higher Education Officer - Licensing and Accreditation (Tertiary Institutions)

Organization: The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Senior Higher Education Officer, Licensing and Accreditation

About NCHE:

The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) was established under "The Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001” for regulating and guiding the establishment and management of institutions of higher learning, regulating the quality of higher education, equating of qualifications and for advising government on higher education issues.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-Conducts day to day activities of licensing and accreditation of universities and tertiary institutions;
-Works on the applications for the establishment of universities and other tertiary institutions in Uganda;
-Assists in conducting research and publications in reputable journals and internationally recognized conference proceedings and other relevant policy bodies;
-Assists the Senior Higher Education Officer to organize awareness workshops to inform universities and tertiary institutions on the merging issues regarding licensing and accreditation procedures;
-Supports the Senior Higher Education Officer in preparing disseminative reports (visitations, inspections etc);
-Conducts any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the superiors.

Expected Outputs:

-Work activity plans;
-Evaluation reports showing targets achieved;
-Periodic unit reports.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-Holds a Masters degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university;
-Must have taught in a university for at least 2 years at the level of a Lecturer and above, or must have worked in as a Higher Education Official in a government department for 2 years;
-Must have 2 -3 publications in peer reviewed journals;
-Must be ICT literate;
-Knowledge of project management is desirable;
-Knowledge of International Standard Organizations (ISO) is desirable

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send seven sealed copies of: an application letter; in up to date and detailed CV including names and contacts of three credible referees; copies of academic qualifications; and any other relevant documents. Applications should be submitted during office hours (9.00am - 5.00pm) to: The Director, Human Resource and Administration, National Council for Higher Education Plot 34, Cavers Crescent P.O. Box 76, Kyambogo Uganda, East Africa.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 30 days after the expiry If the application submission deadline.

Deadline: Monday, 21st October 2013

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Job Vacancies at Mbarara University of Science and Technology-Lecturers

Job Title: Lecturers

Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda

Qualifications:

• An  honors  Degree   and   MA  in Development  Studies  /Rural  Development  /Sociology  or any  other  related discipline  from  recognized  institutions  for  position  2.1.1.
• An  honors  degree  and  MSC  in  Quantitative  Economics/Economics  /Economic  Planning  /Development  Training  from  recognized  institutions  for  position  2.1.2.
• An  honors  Degree and  M  Med in  Obstetrics  and  Gynecology  from recognized  institutions  for  position  2.1.3 .  Formal training  in nursing  and  medicine for  MPH  and  masters  in Demography  holders to  be  added advantage .

How to apply:
Applications  are  invited  from  suitability  qualified persons  to fill  existing  vacancies  at Mbarara University of Science  and Technology  .
Applicants  are required  to submit  their applications  accompanied  by copies  of all  relevant  academic  documents plus three names   of referees  to;
The  Secretary  ,
Appointments Board ,
Mbarara  University  of Science  and Technology ,
P. o. Box   1410  , Mbarara
Application Deadline: 4th Oct 2013

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Teaching Job Opportunities at The Master Cares Ministries in Kyotera Uganda

Job Title: Teachers (8 Vacancies)

About Us:
Master Cares Ministries is a fully registered NGO (55914/9971) and it is a Christian Organization that exists to transform communities; spiritually, physically, socially and academically using all possible means to yield lasting change.  As a community-transformation agent, Master Cares Ministry has established a new Christian academy in Kyotera Town with modern education programs and skills.
The Master Cares Christian Academy is located on Bethlehem Road lkm from the Masaka-Mutukula Road off Kyotera town. Master Cares Christian Academy School seeks to hire experienced 25-35 year old qualified teachers who view themselves as mature Christians, relation builders, and result oriented leaders.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The candidates should possess grade III Teaching Certificate
• Two years experience in class room teaching with a co- curricular discipline.
• Ability to write and speak fluent English

How to Apply:
Please send a hand written application letter accompanied by a detailed CV with a recommendation letter from the current local church pastor and three referees and address it to the School Administrator at:
Master Cares Christian Academy
P. O. Box 66,
Kyotera- Uganda
Tel: +256 752 341274, +256 751552614

Application Deadline: 16th Sept, 2013

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Teaching Careers at Master Cares Ministries in Kyotera

Job Title:  Teachers

Qualifications:
• A minimum  of grade  III Teaching  Certificate  referees
• A minimum  of 2  years  experience  in class  room  teaching  with  a co-curricular  discipline .
• Ability to write and speak  fluent  English
• A hand  written  application letter
• A completed CV
• A  Recommendation letter from the  current  local  church  pastor  and three referees

How to apply

All applications should be addressed  to:

The School Administrator,
Master Cares Christian Academy
P. O. Box 66,  Kyotera-Uganda

Application Deadline: 16th Sept 2013

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School Head at Management of Reliance High School in Kampala

Job Title: Head-teacher

Responsibilities:

• Strategic  direction  and development  of the  school

• Responsible  for  the day  today  administration  of  the  school

• Supervise  the teaching and learning  activities  in the  school

• Increasing  the student  population  through  rapid  recruitment  and  safeguarding  them

• Ensuring  proper accountability  for all  school  funds  and  properties

• Learning and managing  staff

• Efficient  and effective  deployment  of staff

Qualifications:

• The  position  holder  shall  be  a university  graduate  with  a BA  or  BSC  with education.

• Should  have five  years teaching  experience  with  at least  three  of them  at the  level  of  director  of studies  (DOS)

• The   holder  should  be willing  to live  in Tororo.

How to apply:

Interested  applicants   should send  their CV  together  with a  cover  letter and copies  of certificates  and  transcripts before 11th Sept 2013  to ;

P. O. Box 10177, 

Kampala or  835, Tororo

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