Project Assistant, Inclusive Education

Title: Project Assistant, Inclusive Education

Location: Kampala, Uganda
Contract:  12-month fixed term contract
Salary: Local terms and conditions apply

Sightsavers are seeking a Project Assistant to lead on project implementation of our Inclusive Education project, The post-holder will work alongside the Programme Officer and partners to ensure a successful roll out of the project. Working to enhance the quality of the project delivery from inception through to completion.

Strong technical and capacity building experience, advocacy, partnership collaboration and partnership creation, inclusive education project experience for children with disabilities are all key to successfully deliver on this project.

If you have previous experience within international development in a similar role  this could be a great opportunity to develop your skills further within an international organisation.

Knowledge, skills and experience for the Project Assistant Inclusive Education

Essential:

• Knowledge of current issues, best practices and the local education system, particularly relating to the education of children with disabilities.
• Familiarity with national legislation and policies in the field of disability/human rights and education
• Substantial experience implementing programmes, including experience of the education sector.
• Experience of designing/managing/supporting education programmes for children with disabilities.
• Experience in policy and/or advocacy work in education, particularly education that is inclusive of children with disabilities.
• Previous project assistant experience in an NGO environment.
• Experience in working in partnerships more so with Government
• Project management skills
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Good written English skills
• Good IT skills
• Ability to understand and work with project budgets, forecasts and reports
• Field experiences in education
• Current and ongoing right to work in Uganda
• The Project Assistant, Inclusive Education is a highly varied role and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please do read the full Job Description for a complete understanding of what the role entails.

The deadline to submit your completed application is 3 March 2025

The interview process will consist of two stages. The first stage will be a virtual interview lasting up to one hour. Candidates who are successful at this stage will be invited to attend a final interview at the country office in Uganda. This final interview will last up to one hour.

Next Steps 

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, simply click on the ‘Apply’. Please ensure you answer all related questions during the application process. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.  

As an equal opportunity Employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader therefore qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.