Windle International Uganda (WIU) is an International Non-Governmental Organization managing Education programmes in refugee settlements in Uganda. WIU is the lead agency for education in 9 out of the 12 settlements, although we operate in all 12 settlements including Kampala.
Windle empowers refugees and people affected by conflict to achieve their academic potential and contribute to sustainable development by providing education and training opportunities. Our mandate is to expand access to, and improve the quality of education and training for refugees and communities affected by conflict, neglect or discrimination. We work in close collaboration with Government of Uganda through the Office of the Prime Minister.
In partnership with UNHCR, WIU Imvepi Refugee Settlement field office seeks to recruit suitable persons to fill the positions of Secondary Trained Teacher, Secondary Deputy Head Teacher, Primary Deputy Head Teacher, Primary Trained Teacher, Teaching Assistant, ECD Care Givers & School Guard, to work in Imvepi Refugee Settlement – Terego District.
Secondary Trained Teacher (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Kiswahili,
Entrepreneurship, Physical Education, English, ICT, Fine Art, literature)
Reports to: Head teacher
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Prepare schemes of work and lesson plans in line with approved curriculum on termly, weekly and daily basis.
• Managing pupil behavior in the classroom, school premises and applying appropriate and effective measures in cases of misbehavior
• Conduct lessons and remedial work according to the set timetable.
• Actively participate in the process of continuous assessment and evaluation of learners.
• Keep and maintain class records/inventory (Registers, records of work, progress reports and equipment.)
• Undergoing regular observations and participating in regular in-service training as part of continuing professional development
• Participate in co-curricular activities and link the community with the school
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins
• Researching new topic areas, maintaining up-to-date subject knowledge and devising and writing new curriculum materials
• Performs any other duty as assigned by the relevant authority from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant must possess a minimum of a Diploma in Secondary Education from a recognized institution/University. Possession of a Degree in Education is an added advantage.
• Letter of recommendation detailing good conduct (no criminal activity including protection violations) from former employer or LC Authority
• Should be able to identify indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the current system.
• Must be duly registered with the Ministry of Education, Sports, Science and Technology
• Should be ready to work with minimum supervision and meet the daily task timelines of submitting assignments.
• Should possess knowledge of human behavior and performance, Individual differences in ability, personality and interest, learning and motivation.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups
• Should be able to work in a hard to reach and multicultural environment.
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience is preferred.
• Must be aged between 25 – 45 years.
All interested applicants should submit their hand-written applications including detailed and up-todate typed curriculum Vitae, photocopies of all their academic and professional documents, photocopy of national ID or refugee attestation, Letter of recommendation detailing good conduct (no criminal activity including protection violations) from former employer or LC authority or RWC and the contact details of three professional referees addressed to:
The Human Resource Administrator
Windle International Uganda Imvepi Refugee Settlement
All Applications should be hand delivered to Windle International Uganda, Imvepi Refugee Base Camp or Arua Regional Office (Ociba road next to Hotel Arua) between (8:00 am- 5:00 pm; Monday to Friday).
Closing Date: All applications should be received not later than Monday, 03rd April, 2023 by 5pm.
Note:
Applicants must have no history of violation of children’s rights or of Child abuse and sexual exploitation of any kind
Windle International Uganda is an equal opportunity and a corruption intolerant employer. Women and persons with disability who meet the job requirements are encouraged to apply.
No fee is charged at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications will be assessed strictly on individual merit
No canvassing or lobbying will be tolerated. Individuals found to have done so will be disqualified and blacklisted.
Whereas we actively welcome all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for interviews.