Scholars Recruitment Officer Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – Makerere University

Position Summary
The Scholars Recruitment Officer shall be responsible for implementing the pre-enrolment engagements and recruitment portfolio of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.

Duties and Responsibilities.
1. Coordinate all pre-enrolment activities in collaboration with partners.
2. Organize recruitment visits to create awareness and provide career guidance (in collaboration with the Department of the Academic Registrar) to potential applicants in the Program target groups.

Support International and refugee applicants in equating their academic documents at the Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB).
4. Coordinate selection and recruitment activities of Mastercard Foundation Scholars on the Program
5. Establish and coordinate partnerships to facilitate recruitment of Mastercard Foundation Scholars
6. Monitor, identify and report any safeguarding concerns that may arise during the Program implementation

Requirements: Qualification, Skills, and Experience
1. A Master’s degree in any field from a recognized University
2. A Bachelor’s degree in development studies, social work and Social Administration, Business Administration, Education, Management studies, adult and community education or any other related field from a recognized University
3. A Postgraduate diploma in Project Planning and Management or Monitoring and Evaluation shall be an added advantage.
4. Excellent oral, written communication and data analysis skills.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite and other digital tools
6. Strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
7. Proven experience working with diverse communities including High Schools, Refugees, Persons with Disabilities, and, hard to reach areas.
8. At least 5 Years Experience in organizing/coordinating education-related events such as education fairs, information awareness sessions, Youth Dialogues.