NGO Careers – Uganda Field Officer Assistant at Teach A Man To Fish

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Organisation: Teach A Man To Fish
Duty
Station:  Nateete,
Kampala, Uganda
About
Us:
Teach A Man To Fish has
been working in Uganda since 2008. Our current activities include a partnership
with Mackay Memorial College in Nateete, Kampala, and the implementation of the
School Enterprise Challenge.

Mackay Memorial is a government mixed secondary school located on the outskirts
of Kampala, with over 1000 students. Teach A Man To Fish have supported the
production of a business plan for Mackay, which includes the development of two
businesses: Egg Production and a Dance Troup for events. The businesses are at
the start of their implementation period, and we are looking for a Field
Officer Assistant to support the Field Officer during this time.

The School Enterprise Challenge is a global competition run by Teach A Man To
Fish which supports schools to write and implement a business plan. The
competition is extremely active in Uganda with over 150 registrations this year
and we are looking for an Assistant Field Officer to support the management and
administration of this year’s competition in Uganda.

Job Summary: The Uganda Field
Officer Assistant will support the implementation of these programs. This is a
fantastic opportunity to gain valuable field experience within an international
development NGO, and the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a
commitment to the Development Sector.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Mackay Business
Development:
Assist the Uganda Field Officer in supporting the implementation of two school
businesses at Mackay Memorial College. This may include but is not limited to:
  • Marketing
    activities
  • Identifying
    and securing customers for the businesses
  • Capacity
    building in financial management and reporting
  • Support
    the Uganda Field Officer in M&E and monthly reporting activities for
    the Mackay Business Development Project.
2. School Enterprise Challenge:
Support the Uganda Field
Officer with the management and implementation of the School Enterprise
Challenge in Uganda. This may include but is not limited to:
  • Visiting
    and developing relationships with participating schools
  • Supporting
    the delivery of workshops
  • Creating
    and developing workshop materials
  • Liaising
    with participating schools regarding the competition via phone and email
  • Supporting
    the Field Officer with the Administration of the competition in Uganda
  • Processing
    and marking business plan submissions and providing feedback
  • Support
    the Uganda Field Officer in M&E and monthly reporting activities for
    the School Enterprise Challenge Uganda.
3. Generic:
Support weekly and
monthly project reporting processes
  • Contribute
    to the completion of monthly Field Officer Tasks
  • Represent
    TAMTF at external events when required
  • Take
    part in conference planning activities as required by TAMTF
  • Perform
    any other ad hoc tasks assigned by the Uganda Field Officer or Africa
    Programmes Manager.
Job
Benefits:
The successful candidate
will receive the following benefits:
  • Monthly
    stipend of £200
  • Travel
    to project location
  • Accommodation
    including utilities
  • Travel
    Insurance (up to £20 per month)
  • Work
    Related expenses (e.g transport, internet) 
  • Please
    be aware that the monthly stipend aims to cover your living costs however
    you may incur additional costs depending on your choice of personal
    activities.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
  • The
    applicant should possess experience of financial management or working
    with budgets
  • Experience
    training adults or peers
  • Experience
    living, working, or volunteering in Uganda
  • Experience
    of working or volunteering in an NGO
  • Excellent
    verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent
    numerical skills
  • Demonstrated
    entrepreneurial attitude
  • Highly
    developed administration skills
  • Previous
    experience of teaching or training
  • Good
    IT skills particularly word, excel and social media
  • Ability
    to remain calm under pressure
  • Flexibility
    in different situations
  • Previous
    experience of living, working or volunteering in a developing country
How
to Apply:
Please send a CV and covering letter informing us of why you are interested in
this role and how your skills and experience are relevant, to Emily@teachamantofish.org.uk 
Deadline:
2nd December 2013 by 10am UK time

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