Principal – Rwamwanja TVET Centre – Finn Church Aid (FCA)

Job Title: Principal – Rwamwanja TVET Centre

Organisation: Finn Church Aid (FCA)

Duty Station: Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement, Kamwenge District, Uganda

Reports to: Area Manager

About US:

Finn Church Aid (FCA) is the largest Finnish Development Cooperation Organization and second largest provider of humanitarian aid. FCA operates in over 12 countries, with dire need. FCA works with the poorest people, regardless of their religious beliefs, ethnic background or political affiliations and focuses on quality Education, sustainable livelihoods, and peace.

Finn Church Aid promotes child safeguarding in the organisation, and ALL staff must behave appropriately towards children and never abuse the position of trust that comes with being a member of our organisation family (Every child matter). As Educationalists, we strive to keep our children safe and healthy from all forms of violence, outlawed corporal punishments, issues of child abuse and sexual exploitation of children and we appropriately respond to learner concerns (Every child matter), so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of Children from all forms of abuses.

Job Summary: FCA is seeking to hire qualified and experienced Principal who will be supporting the implementation of Skills training for the Refugees and Host communities’ children in Rwamwanja refugee settlement. We invite Suitable applications from potential candidates to fill the following position.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide visionary leadership, strategic direction, and effective management of the TVET Centre to ensure the delivery of high-quality vocational education programs.
Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of vocational training programs tailored to the needs of both refugee and national learners, fostering skill acquisition and employability.
Ensure a supportive and inclusive learning environment by implementing policies and practices that promote student welfare, safety, and wellbeing.
Recruit, supervise, and support a diverse team of instructors and administrative staff, fostering a collaborative and professional work culture.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with local communities, stakeholders, government agencies, and NGOs to enhance program visibility, partnerships, and resource mobilization.
the budget effectively, ensuring efficient utilization of resources and compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs, facilities, and services, implementing improvements as necessary to maintain high standards of quality and relevance.
Advocate for the importance of vocational education and the rights of refugee and national principle. learners, representing the TVET Centre in relevant forums, networks, and meetings.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree/ in Education from a recognised institution, a postgraduate diploma in vocational training will be an added advantage.
A minimum of a Diploma in Secondary Education from a recognized institution/University for English teacher.
Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in technical education
Experience working with DIT, Uganda private sector.
Must be registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports
Professional computer skills; MS Word, Excel, internet, and emails etc
Excellent people management skills
The ideal candidate should have good organisational, listening skills.
Good problem-solving skills to deal with a range of staff issues.
Excellent leadership skills
The incumbent must be a team builder, who is able to work successfully in a multicultural environment.
Experience working in a refugee setting is desired

How to Apply:

All interested applications should send a cover letter and a CV (not more than 5 pages) with at least three referees and a daytime telephone contact, addressed to: The Human Resource and Administration Manager, Finn Church AID, Uganda Country Office. P.O. Box 21826 Kampala, Roche Close – Tank Hill Rd, Plot 1495 Muyenga, Uganda. Email applications should be in one file attachment (Ms Word or PDF) mentioning the position title in the subject to Ugaco.hr@kua.fi. Please do not attach academic documents when you apply online.

Deadline: 1^st March 2024.

Disclaimer

FCA is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, citizenship, physical disabilities
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
FCA does not charge any money at any stage of recruitment and does not act through recruitment agents. In case anyone asks for a bribe in form of payment for job offers, kindly reach out to us through our Toll-free numbers 0800200411, office contact +256 39 2177266 and on email; Ugaco@kirkonulkomaanapu.fi
Any form of Canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification.