About the Organisation

VVOB (Flemish Association for Development Cooperation and Technical Assistance) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving education quality in developing countries. By empowering teachers and school leaders, VVOB collaborates with local governments and organizations to promote innovative teaching methods and equitable access to education.

Committed to Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education), VVOB drives educational reform, teacher training, and leadership development to create lasting impact in early childhood, primary, and secondary education. With a collaborative and inclusive work environment, VVOB offers diverse career opportunities for professionals passionate about education and development. For more information, visit www.vvob.org.

Job Summary

The ACSL Country Liaison Advisor, based in VVOB’s Kampala, Uganda office, will represent the African Centre for School Leadership (ACSL) to implementation partners in Uganda and connect the country context to ACSL’s pan-African efforts. Reporting to the ACSL Regional Coordinator in Kenya, this role involves aligning the LIT-LEAD program with Uganda’s needs, facilitating collaboration among stakeholders, and supporting school leadership development through policy, professional development, and inclusivity initiatives.

Roles, Duties, and Responsibilities

Represent ACSL to current and potential implementation partners in Uganda, ensuring the LIT-LEAD program aligns with the country’s context and needs
Establish structures and processes to enable smooth collaboration among national stakeholders and ACSL implementing partners in Uganda for effective LIT-LEAD program execution
Actively participate in the school leadership mapping exercise to identify needs in policy creation, professional development, research, sector coordination, and gender, equality, and social inclusion
Ensure comprehensive understanding of Uganda’s education context among stakeholders
Bridge the national program component with the pan-African ACSL coalition, providing technical advice and expertise on effective school leadership to national implementing partners
Support the organization, implementation, and follow-up of in-country project activities, providing regular progress reports to ACSL and other partners

Qualifications, Education, and Skills

Graduate degree in Education, Development Studies, Public Policy, or a related field
Proven experience in education program coordination, preferably with a focus on school leadership or policy reform
Strong understanding of Uganda’s education system and stakeholder dynamics
Experience working with government partners, NGOs, or international organizations in education initiatives
Excellent networking, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to conduct research, analyze data, and contribute to policy development
Strong organizational and project management skills, with adaptability to diverse cultural and programmatic contexts
Knowledge of gender, equality, and social inclusion in education is an advantage