Job Title: Associate Program Officer
Organization: Uganda Martyrs University
Duty Station: Nkozi, Uganda
Reports to: Program Coordinator
About US:
Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) is a faith-based private University owned by the Episcopal Conference of the Catholic Bishops of Uganda.
Job Summary: The Associate Program Officer shall be based at the implementing University. He/she will perform the administrative function and day to day management and operations of the program unit and activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the Program Coordinator at the implementing university in the administration and technical delivery of the program.
- Provide administrative support in the selection, recruitment and capacity building of program staff and scholars.
- Establishing partnerships with private sector, TVETS and other institutions to advance university-community engagement, students training, entrepreneurship.
- Support the Program Coordinator and RUFORUM Secretariat team in mobilizing resources to support program activities for scaling and supporting other partner universities.
Output
- Participate in monthly program meetings.
- Proportion of resources raised to support scaling up and out.
- Monthly, quarterly and annual reports produced and shared with the Program Director at the RUFORUM Secretariat.
- Timely completion of studies by beneficiary students.
- Institutional transformation initiatives undertaken and respective outcomes.
- Program learning outcomes documented and published.
- Proportion of financial resources fundraised to support scale and sustainability of the program operations.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Masters in Agricultural Sciences and related disciplines.
- PhD will be an added advantage.
- At least 5 years’ experience in coordinating development programs.
- Experience in resource mobilization with evidence of funds mobilized from international community.
- Evidence of publication in SCOPUS indexed journals.
- Flexibility in working schedule and willingness to travel at short notice.
How to Apply:
All applications should reach the Director, Human Resources. Applications for the post must be accompanied with an up-to-date C.V, copies of relevant documents, a current day telephone contact and/or email address. Each application should be accompanied by two confidential recommendations in sealed envelopes from their referees. The application should be submitted as one PDF document of not more than 2MBs.
Applications should be addressed to: Director, Human Resources
Uganda Martyrs University
P.O Box 5498, Kampala
Or
Email: directorhr@umu.ac.ug
Deadline: 4th June 2024
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