Job Title: Curriculum Specialist, Mathematics (Readvertised)
Organisation: National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) 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 levels of education (i.e. Pre-primary, Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary), organising capacity-building courses for stakeholders on curricula and matters related to curriculum.
Job Summary: To initiate, coordinate and edit curriculum and related materials developed by panels in the subject of specialty under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Specialist.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Organise curriculum-related workshops.
- Service the subject panels by furnishing the necessary information, data and acting as secretary to the panel.
- Initiate ideas on curriculum reforms.
- Develop and design subject curriculum.
- Write, coordinate and edit curriculum materials developed by panels before submission to senior specialist.
- Participate in the evaluation of curriculum and related materials.
- Ensure completeness of curriculum documents before submission to the senior specialist.
- Participate in Curriculum related research geared towards innovations.
- Write fundable proposals.
- Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Master’s Degree with a bias in the relevant subject from a recognised institution.
- An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a Bachelor’s degree with a qualification in Education with specialisation in the respective subject area from a recognised institution.
- Applicants with a first degree are also encouraged to apply.
- A qualification in Curriculum Design and Development is an added advantage.
- At least four (4) years, teaching experience, two of which he/she should have participated in Curriculum design and development in the subject area.
- High level of integrity.
- Pedagogical skills.
- Communication and interpersonal skills.
- ICT Skills.
- Analytical skills
- Creativity and Innovation
- Emotional intelligence
- Team building and decision making skills.
- Capacity to mobilise and manage financial resources.
- Ability to meet deadlines under minimum supervision.
How to Apply:
Applicants should submit six (6) hard /soft copies of the application to the office of the Director OR admin@ncdc.go.ug consisting of the following:
- Letter expressing interest in the job;
- A detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae signed and dated by the applicant;
- Copies of certified academic transcripts
- Copies of letters of relevant appointments from previous employers;
- Copies of the applicant’s National Identity card or Biodata pages of the passport.
- Name and address of three(3) referees who should be advised to send their reference letters under Confidential cover to the Secretary, NCDC Governing Council.
- Sealed applicants with the position applied for and the applicant’s names indicated on the top right corner of the envelope should be addressed and submitted to:
The Secretary,
NCDC Governing Council
P.O. Box 7002
Kampala. Uganda
Please note:
- NCDC is an Equal Opportunities Employer
- Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Those who had earlier applied may not re-apply.
Deadline: 31st October 2022 by 5 pm.