About Kimanya-Ngeyo Foundation

Kimanya-Ngeyo Foundation for Science and Education is a Ugandan nonprofit, nongovernmental organization founded in 2007 and dedicated to advancing education for development. Kimanya-Ngeyo is inspired by universal principles found in the Bahá’í Faith including that each human being is created noble and that education is indispensable to releasing the potential of individuals to contribute to the advancement of civilization. Kimanya-Ngeyo is based in Jinja City and operates in Jinja, Buikwe, and Kamuli Districts. At present, the work of the organization is focused on three interconnected areas: (1) raising the capacity of individuals to contribute to the development of their communities through an appropriate education; (2) supporting the professional development of teachers at all levels to enhance the quality of learning in schools as well as the relevance of learning for life outside of school; and (3) engaging in the research about agricultural practice and small scale food production in support of our efforts in the other two areas.

The Preparation for Social Action (PSA) program 

At the heart of the educational endeavors of Kimanya-Ngeyo is the use of educational materials from the Preparation for Social Action (PSA) program. PSA was originally developed by an organization in Colombia, South America, known as the Foundation for the Application and Teaching of the Sciences (FUNDAEC). PSA represents one of many educational programs and materials developed by FUNDAEC to address the challenge of helping young people participate in the generation and application of knowledge as protagonists in the development of their local communities. Kimanya is one of many organizations in Africa and around the world that have taken inspiration from the work of FUNDAEC, utilizing a selection of its educational materials to address local challenges.

About the Teacher Training Program Coordinator

The Teacher Training Program Coordinator is responsible for the oversight and management of activities related to Kimanya’s teacher professional development program. Kimanya’s teacher training program uses materials from the Preparation for Social Action (PSA) program as well as other educational materials from FUNDAEC. The Teacher Training Coordinator works closely with the Programs Lead while overseeing a team of 15 trainers. The Coordinator collaborates with other Program Coordinators and Organizational Managers as part of the core group advisory team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support to team members, offering guidance and resources to improve performance and overcome challenges;
• Help manage daily, weekly, and monthly schedules, ensuring that the team stays on track with deadlines and key deliverables;
• Develops and oversees quarterly and annual plans for the Teacher Training project in collaboration with the Programs Lead;
• Prepares quarterly and annual reports based on findings from project activities;
• Maintains a database of stories, statistics, and other reports related to the progress of this project;
• Develops strategies and tools to support the team’s learning;
• Collaborates closely with Organizational Learning Lead to organize and evaluate project activities and documentation;
• Conducts annual evaluations of project team members, in addition to designing and overseeing capacity building spaces;
• Represents the organization, along with Programs Lead, Organizational Learning Lead, and Executive Director in relevant educational spaces.
• Establishes and maintains close working relationships with local, regional, and national education departments and offices, including the MOES;
• Contributes to strategic planning and grant writing related to the future of Kimanya’s teacher training project.

Experience & Qualifications

• University Degree or higher;
• 5+ years experience connected to education, teacher training, or related fields;
• Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills, including oral presentation skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills, as well as comfort working with and overseeing the work of others;
• Strong character, patience, flexibility, and professionalism are highly valued.
• Experience in Education is not a prerequisite if the applicant has experience in project management and coordination.

Candidates of African nationalities or descent are strongly encouraged to apply.

Remuneration

• This position offers a competitive salary as well as health insurance benefits.

Location

• The role of Teacher Training Program Coordinator will be based in Jinja, Uganda at the head office of Kimanya-Ngeyo.