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Job Title:
Assistant Education Lead
Employer:
Young African Refugees For Integral Development (YARID)
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Teaching Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Wednesday, 14 February 2024
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Kampala, Uganda
Young African Refugees for Integral Development (YARID) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering refugees and host communities in Uganda through sustainable development programs that focus on education, vocational training, and community integration. With a mission to improve the socio-economic well-being of marginalized refugee populations, YARID has built a solid reputation for its impactful programs and commitment to social justice.
The organization fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values diversity and encourages employees to contribute to the meaningful change it strives to achieve. Founded with a strong focus on addressing the challenges faced by young refugees, YARID has evolved to offer innovative solutions that help individuals develop the skills needed for self-reliance and community leadership.
The organization’s business model emphasizes partnership, capacity-building, and providing practical resources to refugees to enhance their economic opportunities. YARID has grown significantly, expanding its programs across Uganda and providing essential support to thousands of refugees. The core values of YARID include empowerment, dignity, equality, and community engagement, and the organization is deeply committed to corporate social responsibility by supporting initiatives that foster refugee inclusion, education, and livelihood improvement. For more information, visit www.yarid.org.
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Assistant Education Lead job at Young African Refugees For Integral Development (YARID)
Young African Refugees For Integral Development (YARID)
Young African Refugees for Integral Development (YARID) is a registered NGO based in Kampala, founded in 2007 by young Congolese refugees living in Uganda.
The mission of YARID is to empower refugees, orphans and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) around Africa to overcome the burdens of deprivation and vulnerability to become healthy, educated, self-sustaining and contributing members of society.
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Develop and implement strategic plans: Contribute to the development and execution of strategic plans for the education department, focusing on programs such as Bridging and English for Adults.
Ensure alignment with organizational goals: Ensure that educational programs align with the broader goals of the organization and address community needs effectively.
Collaborate with curriculum developers: Work closely with curriculum developers to maintain and enhance the quality of educational programs.
Oversee planning and implementation: Take charge of planning and implementing effective educational curricula or program designs.
Provide guidance and support: Offer guidance and support to field teams involved in educational initiatives.
Monitor field activities: Regularly monitor field activities to ensure compliance with program goals and standards.
Analyze program data: Conduct thorough analysis of program data for comprehensive and timely reporting purposes.
Submit progress reports: Prepare and submit reports detailing program progress, challenges, and outcomes to the education manager and stakeholders.
Participate in coordination meetings: Actively participate in coordination meetings with stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration.
Collaborate with other departments: Work collaboratively with other departments to align educational programs with organizational goals.
Develop and facilitate training sessions: Develop and conduct training sessions for staff and field teams to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Engage with the community: Actively engage with the community, parents, and local leaders to foster positive relationships and ensure programs meet community needs and any other duty assigned to you.
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Bachelor's degree in Education from a recognized institution.
Proven 3 years experience in educational program management or similar role as an assistant education manager.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation systems.
Familiarity with budget management and technology integration.
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and community engagement.
Fluency in English.
Knowledge of languages spoken by refugees such as French, Swahili, etc. will be considered an added advantage.
Excellent digital literacy competencies and conversant with ecommerce platforms.
Excellent communication skills and ability to convey information effectively both in verbal and written formats.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of urban/community development.
Service-oriented with good interpersonal and facilitation skills.
Experience in skilling sectors and with refugees is considered an added advantage.
Candidates with displacement experience are encouraged to apply.
If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application before the 14th of February 2024. Please note that there will be a rolling review of applications, so we encourage early application. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Send your CV, application letter, LC1 letter, ID, and academic documents to human.resource@yarid.net with “Assistant Education Lead” in the email subject line.
