Senior Transition Officer (Community and Alumni Engagements) Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – Makerere University

Position Summary
The Senior Transition Officer is responsible for coordinating career development, community engagements and alumni engagement activities.

Duties & Responsibilities
1. Oversee the operationalization of the Alumni e-Portfolio
2. Co-ordinate the Volunteer placements (non-academic internship) for Mastercard Foundation Scholars and other Program Community engagements
3. Coordinate the Alumni engagements through a co-created Alunmi Engagemement Strategy and ensure Functionality of the Alumni Association
4. Co-ordinate the Program Transition Pathway of Further Education
5. Organize activities to strengthen the Scholars and Alumni Community
6. Support Mastercard Foundation Scholars’ utilization of support services e-learning materials uploaded on MUELE
7. Organize activities to educate and nurture giveback ethos among Mastercard Foundation Scholars
8. Oversee the functioning of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars and Alumni Leadership bodies
9. Participate in planning and implementing Tracer Studies by the Program and Partners of the Mastercard Foundation Scholar Program
10. Monitor, identify and report any safeguarding concerns that may arise during the Program implementation

Requirements: Qualification, Skills & Experience
1. A Master’s degree from a recognized University.
2. A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University
3. A Diploma/Certificate in Project Planning and Management is an added advantage
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suites and other digital tools
5. Experience in planning/organizing community/stakeholder engagements
6. Excellent analytic, communication, interpersonal, writing and facilitation skills.
7. An experience in tutorial and/or mentorship engagements in an Institution of Higher Learning.
8. At least 5 years’ experience in project or programme work in the portfolios of mobilization, networking, and partnerships.