date: 15 Oct 2016
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
(Coordinator)
Job Description
About Bududa Learning
Center
Bududa Learning
Center is a not-for-profit organization
confronting poverty in a very practical way. We are governed by an
internati
onal board based in North America,
the Bududa Canada Foundation.
Our organization has three divisions – Bududa Vocational
Academy, Children of
Bududa Sponsorship program, and the Bududa Women’s Development group. These
projects educate children and young adults, promote local income generation,
and empower women to excel and start small enterprises. We care about our
community and the importance of Ugandans leading the next generation to a
sustainable future.
Bududa Learning
Center projects focus on training young adults
to be independent through skills education; supporting children in
education/social work; administering financial literacy and micro-finance for
women.
Reports to:
Treasurer, Bududa Canada
Foundation
Executive Director, Bududa Learning
Center
Overview of
Responsibilities
Project
Coordination:
Coordinate program activities and report events throughout the year. Assist in
strategic planning with the Executive Director for sustainability of Bududa Learning
Center.
Teamwork: Work closely with the Chief Operating
Officer & Headmaster of Bududa Vocational Academy
in establishing community presence and facilitating the projects in Bududa, Uganda.
Communication: Prepare reports for review by the
governing board and external communication. Be proficient in internal and
external communication by writing donor reports, case reports, and analysis of
field work. Support crowdfunding and social media campaigns for fundraising
work.
Global
Presence: Maintain
the global website by including up-to-date quarterly field reports and running
the staff blog, including social media campaigns linked to the launch of the
site.
Community
Presence: Act as
direct liaison in community engagement with government officials,
local/international non-governmental organizations, and community members in
field work, new projects and case management of youth involved on projects.
International
Volunteer Coordination:
Host and supervise interns and volunteer staff throughout the year by
coordinating field work, project schedules; supervising data collection for
Monitoring & Evaluation.
Qualifications Required
University
degree preferably in international development or related degree (or) 7 years of
related experience
Experience
working in a multicultural setting
Two
years of professional experience in international development in a similar
role, in communications and/or project coordination/management (or) a
combination of volunteer/professional experience for three years or more
Proficient
communication skills, in drafting project reports and editing/writing for
newsletters, press releases, and/or other external communication materials
Willingness
to work closely as an adaptable associate in this role to learn, listen and
work as a team, under humble conditions in a unique culture
Competence
in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Publisher
Willingness
to work Monday through Saturday on most weeks
Qualifications Desired
· Ability to understand the
philosophy that guides Bududa learning Center
· One year of professional or
volunteer experience in a developing country
· Some experience with Quickbooks
and/or financial software
· Willingness to come and
experience rural Uganda
living
Location
Bududa, Uganda
Salary
Salary will be commensurate with
experience. Some living expenses are covered; please see below.
Specific Security
Situation & Housing
The Assistant Director will be
based in Bududa, Uganda, on the Eastern border of Uganda and Kenya. There is
some travel expected throughout the country when promoting local industry
through projects in Kampala, Entebbe, Manafwa, and Siroti districts. The
security situation in Uganda is relatively stable. This is an accompanied
position; you may bring your spouse if desired. Room & board is included in
the shared guesthouse accommodation, which is sometimes shared with volunteers
and field workers.
Contract
This is a full-time contract
offered for a two-year position in Uganda.
Living Expenses
Mobile airtime (monthly) and
three meals are offered six days a week and covered by the Bududa Canada
Foundation.
Annual Leave
The Assistant Director is
expected to work Monday through Saturday. Annual leave is provided six weeks
per year, at the expense of the employee.
Mobilization
Bududa Canada Foundation will pay
for a flight home on completion of the contract.
Questions
Questions or further inquiry
about this position may be directed to Barbara Wybar, Executive Director, at bwybar@bududa.org.
Please give at least five days for a response. Only short-listed candidates
will be contacted on this job posting.
Application Procedure
Please send your CV and cover
letter with three references to Human Resources at hr.bcanadafoundation@gmail.com.