JOB DETAILS:

 Education Advisor – Partnerships with World of Work at VVOB

Position Overview

The Education Advisor – Partnerships with World of Work (WoW) will be part of the Green LEAP (Green Learning Entrepreneurship and Agriculture Practically) programme (2022-2026), funded by the Belgian government. The program aims to enhance teaching and learning in Uganda’s secondary schools (O-level) and TVET institutions, integrating innovative solutions like career talks, project-based learning, and work-based learning.

Key Responsibilities:

1. 1. Technical Advice & Support: Guide partners and collaborate with VVOB colleagues to achieve project goals.
   2. Project Management: Contribute to project formulation, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
   3. Capacity Development: Support partners through workshops, training, coaching, and mentoring.
   4. Networking & Policy Awareness: Stay updated on trends in agricultural education, youth empowerment, and international development.

Highlights of the Role:

• Building partnerships with green agrifood sector actors (e.g., Young Farmers Champions Network).
• Developing strategies for school-enterprise collaboration.
• Creating a sounding board for a Green Agrifood CPD course for teachers.
• Facilitating workshops to improve internship (CIP) support for student-TVET instructors.

Who We’re Looking For

Eligibility: Ugandan nationals only.

Expertise & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Education Sciences or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in fostering education-sector partnerships, ideally in agrifood.
• Strong understanding of school-work collaboration and competency-based curricula.
• Proven networking and change management skills in educational institutions.
• Excellent communication and project management abilities.

Core Competencies:

• Cooperation, Continuous Improvement, Result Orientation.
• Creativity, Development Orientation, Empathy, Communication, Problem Analysis.

What We Offer

• Fixed-term contract until December 2026 (renewable based on performance/funding).
• Dynamic international work environment with professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.