Kyambogo University is a unique institution which has adopted an integrated approach to education, focusing on vocationalising education at all levels. The University has embraced the fields of science and technology, humanities, business management and entrepreneurship, education and teacher development as well as special needs education.
In order to achieve its vision, mission and strategic goals, the University invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the position of DEAN OF STUDENTS. Please visit www.kyu.ac.ug/jobs to view and/or download the detailed job advert and general terms for the position:
Job Title: Dean of Students
Salary Scale: M3
Responsible To: Vice Chancellor
Responsible For: Deputy Dean of Students, Chaplains/Imams, Senior Sports Tutor, and Senior Counsellor
Job purpose
To ensure provision of effective and efficient administrative services for the welfare and discipline of students in accordance with the law, University rules and regulations.
Key functions
1. To prepare annual work plans and financial budgets for the Office of the Dean of Students, halls of residence, sports and games, entertainment and directing their implementation.
2. To direct the supervision and control of the halls of residence and all matters related to the accommodation of both resident and non-resident students.
3. To direct the provision of catering, counselling and guidance services and coordinate student leadership and career development events.
4. To direct matters related to the operations of the Students Guild, coordinate, accredit and guide the activities of other student associations in line with policies and regulations of the University.
5. To advise the Vice Chancellor and other University Managers on matters relating to student welfare and discipline.
6. To direct the organisation and management of student sports, games and recreational activities in line with the university budgets.
7. To support the provision of Secretariat services to Committees managing student’s affairs.
8. To manage and assess the performance of staff in the Office of the Dean of Students.
9. To mentor, coach and counsel staff of the Office of the Dean of Students.
10. To liaise with the various religious leaders in support of student’s spiritual wellbeing.
11. To liaise with University Managers for the delivery of welfare services to students including health and sanitation.
12. To accredit and advise on student accommodation outside the University campus and liaise between hostel owners and students for provision of acceptable services.
Key outputs
1. Annual work plans and financial budgets for the Office of the Dean of Students, halls of residence, sports and games, health facilities, entertainment prepared and implemented.
2. Halls of residence and all matters related to the accommodation of both resident and non-resident students managed.
3. Catering, counselling and guidance services provided and student leadership and career development events coordinated.
4. Students Guild operations managed and the activities of other student associations guided.
5. Advice to the Vice Chancellor and other University Managers on matters relating to student welfare and discipline tendered.
6. Student sports, games and recreational activities managed.
7. Secretariat services to Committees managing student’s affairs provided.
8. Staff managed and assessed.
9. Staff mentored, coached and counselled.
10. Religious leaders involved with students supported.
11. Student welfare services provided.
12. Student accommodation outside the University campus documented and service providers lobbied for acceptable services.
Person specification
a) Qualifications
1. A Master’s degree in either Education Planning and Management, Human Resource Management, Counselling and Psychology, Psychology and Sociology from a recognized university.
2. Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in either Education, Arts (Social Sciences),
Psychology, Social Work and Social Administration from a recognised Institution.
b) Competencies
1. Should have high level of integrity with excellent communication, leadership and people skills.
2. Should have the ability to understand student behavioural patterns, group dynamics and inspire disciplined behaviour.
3. Should have emotional intelligence and the ability to critically analyze divergent student issues, problems, act proactively and concretise or establish appropriate solutions.
4. Should have proven ability to manage teams and transfer skills and knowledge to others through formal training and technical support.
5. Should have broad knowledge about University procedures and regulations relating to student affairs.
6. Should have broad knowledge of the process and practice of arbitration, mediation and facilitating negotiation.
7. Should have the ability to develop and establish extensive medium and long-term objectives, goals, strategies and a course of action to accomplish requirements of the University relating to student’s affairs.
8. Should be computer literate, with good working knowledge of standard office documentation software and conversant with the application of social media networks.
9. Should have the ability to sustain change and positively balance the combination of human resources, financial resources, and technology and change processes to realise the University’s strategic objectives.
10. Should have the ability to plan, analyse and manage finances.
c) Experience
At least ten (10) years working experience in Institutions of Higher learning preferably in students’ welfare, five (5) of which should have been at senior management level that is, the position of Deputy Dean of Students and above.
d) Age Limit
Should be between 40 and 55 years of age at the time of application.
General terms for the above posts
1.appointment
In accordance with the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001 (as amended), the successful candidate shall be appointed on contract for five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment in accordance with the provision in the Human Resources Manual.
2. Remuneration
An attractive remuneration package shall be paid in accordance with the University terms and conditions of service.
3. Employment contract
Upon acceptance of the job offer, the successful candidate will be required to sign a contract of employment with the University setting out the terms and conditions of employment.
4. Performance outputs and targets
The successful candidate shall sign a five (5) year performance contract implemented through annual performance agreements stipulating his or her performance outputs and targets.
5. Performance reviews
In July every financial year, the University shall undertake annual reviews of the officer’s performance which will cover progress towards the achieving of outputs and targets.
Windle International Uganda (WIU) is a registered International NGO whose primary mission is to promote peace and development in communities through provision and coordination of education and training for refugees and people affected by conflict. Since 1996 WIU is a leading provider of access to education for refugees in Uganda at primary, secondary and tertiary levels.
In partnership with UNHCR, WIU Nakivale field office seeks to recruit suitable persons to fill the positions of Secondary trained teachers, Secondary Deputy Head teacher and Tutor to work in Nakivale Refugee Settlement - Isingiro District.
Job title: Secondary Deputy Head Teacher (01)
Reports to: Head Teacher
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Supervising and providing technical support to the teachers.
• Attend stakeholders’ meetings and PTA/BOG meetings.
• Ensure discipline in the school under teacher’s code of conduct and relevant WIU/UNHCR policies.
• Carryout continuous assessment and evaluation of teacher’s performance
• Ensure that there is continuous assessment of learners
• Promote quality teaching and safe learning environment for learners
• Coordinate with the District Education Office and Windle International Uganda field office.
• Keep records and manage all the data of the school
• Conduct regular meetings with teachers
• Mobilization/sensitization of the community on Education
• Carry out continuous assessment and evaluation of performance of learners
• Guide and counsel learners
• Responsible for the day to day administration of the school
• Perform any other task as may be assigned by the school authority
Qualifications
• Minimum of Bachelor Degree in Education (Masters or Post Graduate Diploma is an added advantage)
• Applicants must be registered with Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES)
• At least two years’ experience in school administration.
• Applicants should be highly motivated individuals willing to work in a refugee settlement.
• Letter of recommendation detailing good conduct (no criminal activity including protection violations) from former employer or LC authority or RWC
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
All interested applicants should submit their applications including detailed and up-to-date 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
Nakivale Field Office
All Applications should be hand delivered to Windle International Uganda Field Office in Nakivale Base
Camp - Isingiro District or the Regional Office in Mbarara behind Total Rwizi during working hours (8:00am- 5:00 pm; Monday to Friday).
Soft copy Applications can also be submitted via email to the address: wiu.hr@windle.org. Email subject
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‘Secondary Trained Teacher/ Deputy Head teacher or Tutor Application- WIU Nakivale’
Closing Date: All applications should be received not later than Friday 26th August, 2022 by 5pm.
Note:
• Applicants must have no history of violation of children’s rights or of Child abuse and sexual exploitation
• 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
In partnership with UNHCR, WIU Nakivale field office seeks to recruit suitable persons to fill the positions of Secondary trained teachers, Secondary Deputy Head teacher and Tutor to work in Nakivale Refugee Settlement - Isingiro District.
Job title: Tutor (Agriculture) (01)
Reports to: The Principal
Duties and responsibilities:
• Intuitively prepares the schemes of work and lesson plans in line with approved curriculum.
• Contribute significantly and regularly to the teaching programs of the department and the entire Institution.
• Prepare and deliver suitable, quality course material for students, in an efficient and timely manner.
• Regularly set and mark assessments in accordance with the existing vocational and Ministry of
• Education standards; also responsible for administering external national examinations/assessments from DIT/BTVET.
• Prepare departmental reports, records of work, and submit the same for inspection.
• Undertake the recording of student attendances, in an efficient and timely manner.
• Exercise care in the use of training materials.
• Recommend the purchase of appropriate books, audio-visual materials, software, equipment, training materials and other materials relevant to the department.
• Keep and maintain departmental records / inventory (Registers, records of work, progress reports, financial records and equipment.)
• Provide guidance and counselling for students.
• Participate in co-curricular activities of the institution.
• Any other tasks relevant to the job that may be assigned from time to time by supervisors.
Experience, Qualifications and Skills:
• National/ Ordinary Diploma in Agriculture specializing in Animal Health/ Crop production management or Diploma in Vocational Studies in Agriculture with Education.
• National Certificate/ Stage two Certificate in Agriculture.
• Certificate in Instructor and Technical Teacher Education required for Diploma holders.
• Must be registered with the Ministry of Education and sports.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Tutor/Instructor in an accredited Technical Institute or a Technician/ Agricultural Assistant in a busy company or Farm.
• Knowledge or prior exposure to humanitarian operations is also an added advantage
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