National Coordinator job at Uganda Adult Education Network

							National Coordinator job at Uganda Adult Education Network

Job Title: National Coordinator

Organisation: Uganda Adult Education Network



About UGAADEN: To enhance partnerships and information sharing among individuals,
organizations and institutions for adult and lifelong learning, the Uganda Adult Education
Network (UGAADEN) was founded in 2001. Since 2002, UGAADEN has been a key player in
the promotion of adult education in Uganda and initiating the policy and advocacy debate. Ever
since, UGAADEN has worked in the following five program areas: policy advocacy, research
and documentation, membership capacity enhancement, information sharing and partnership
enhancement. Moreover, since 2010 UGAADEN implements the five year EU funded
‘Non-formal education and skills training for Poverty Reduction in Karamoja Project’ in
partnership with dvv international and Caritas Kotido.



Job Purpose: To guide the day to day management of affairs in the Secretariat of the Network
and oversee the implementation of the project in Karamoja, UGAADEN is currently recruiting a
National Coordinator. With the following technical and managerial responsibilities:

· Overall management and supervision of the work of the Secretariat to ensure maximum
efficiency, output and quality

· Being the focal person for the coordination of UGAADEN activities

· Coordination of grant proposal writing and contribution to UGAADEN fundraising efforts

· Preparing designated periodic work plans and submission for consideration and approval by the
Executive Committee and the General Assembly

· Initiating, organising and supervising the implementation of approved work plans of activities
according to the given guidelines

· Organising and executing UGAADEN promotions, publicity and publications

· Ensuring proper financial and other resource management in all aspects of the Network as
agreed by the General Assembly

· Ensuring the timely preparation and presentation of narrative and financial reports as provided
for in the Network documents and implementation guidelines

· The National Coordinator shall report to the Executive Committee and shall be an ex-officio of
the Executive Committee and the standing committees of the Network



Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

· Over 5 years of Program and Grants Management skills.

· Preferably experience with network management, capacity development and resource
mobilization.

· Substantial knowledge of different segments of adult education in Uganda

· (Post Graduate) Degree in Adult Education or related field

· Mature personality, team-player, strong communication and leadership skills



Gross Salary up to 1.8 million UGX per month depending on work experience and qualifications.



How to Apply:

Address your applications to The Chairperson, UGAADEN including a cover letter, CV and
references. Applications should be delivered to UGAADEN Secretariat P.O Box 26900,
Kampala, Tagore Crescent, plot 20, Kamwokya, (preferably) Email; ugaaden@gmail.com by
2:00pm on Saturday 6th October, 2012.