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Education Advisor – Greening and Green Agrifood job at VVOB - Education tor Development
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2025-Jul-20
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Education Advisor – Greening and Green Agrifood 2025-07-19T19:01:42+00:00 VVOB - Education tor Development https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_2204/logo/VVOB%20-%20Education%20tor%20Development.jpg https://www.vvob.org/en/vvob-in-uganda FULL_TIME Kampala Kampala 00256 Uganda Education, and Training Education 2025-07-29T17:00:00+00:00 Uganda 8 Education Advisor – Greening and Green Agrifood at VVOB About VVOB VVOB is an international NGO based in Brussels, Belgium, with programs in 10 countries. Its mission is to ensure quality education as a key enabler for achieving sustainable development goals. VVOB works with governmental and educational actors to build capacity and improve education systems worldwide. Position Overview The Education Advisor – Greening and Green Agrifood will: - Develop a new Green Agrifood Continuous Professional Development (CPD) course for O-level agriculture teachers.
- Design and implement capacity-building trajectories for UNITE campus lecturers to deliver the course.
- Advise on integrating environmental sustainability principles into existing teacher training and CPD courses.
- Support the implementation of VVOB’s Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability policy.
The role is part of the Green LEAP (2022-2026) program, funded by the Belgian government, which aims to improve agriculture and entrepreneurship teaching in Uganda’s secondary schools. Key Responsibilities - Technical Support: Provide guidance to partners and collaborate with VVOB colleagues to achieve project goals.
- Project Management: Contribute to project formulation, budgeting, implementation, and evaluation.
- Capacity Development: Design and deploy methods like workshops, training, and mentoring for educational institutions.
- Networking: Stay updated on policy trends in agricultural education and green skills development.
Highlights of the Workweek: - Meetings with agrifood industry actors to gather input for the CPD course.
- Drafting instructional materials and assignments.
- Consulting with government officials to mainstream environmental awareness in curricula.
- Organizing study visits for UNITE lecturers to green agrifood enterprises.
Who Are You? Requirements: - Ugandan national.
- Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Education, Environmental Education, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in green agriculture or green skills development.
- Proven expertise in developing CPD courses for teachers.
- Strong communication and project management skills.
Competencies: - VVOB Core: Cooperation, Continuous Improvement, Result Orientation.
- Role-Specific: Creativity, Development Orientation, Empathy, Communication, Problem Analysis.
What We Offer - Fixed-term contract until December 2026 (potential renewal based on performance and funding).
- Dynamic international work environment.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Attractive salary and benefits package.
How to Apply Submit your application via the link below by 29 July 2025, including: - A 1-page motivation letter.
- A CV (max 3 pages).
Application Link: VVOB Uganda - Education Advisor-Greening and Agri-food VVOB is an equal-opportunity employer committed to equity and inclusion. Contact:
VVOB Uganda Country Office
Plot 3959, Diplomat Rise, Muyenga
P.O. Box 2042, Kampala, Uganda
Email: uganda vvob.org
Website: www.vvob.org Follow VVOB in Uganda: - LinkedIn: VVOB in Uganda
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New chat Technical Support: Provide guidance to partners and collaborate with VVOB colleagues to achieve project goals. Project Management: Contribute to project formulation, budgeting, implementation, and evaluation. Capacity Development: Design and deploy methods like workshops, training, and mentoring for educational institutions. Networking: Stay updated on policy trends in agricultural education and green skills development. JOB-687beb961bb44 Vacancy title:
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VVOB - Education tor Development Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, July 29 2025 Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala | Uganda Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, July 19 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS: Education Advisor – Greening and Green Agrifood at VVOB About VVOB VVOB is an international NGO based in Brussels, Belgium, with programs in 10 countries. Its mission is to ensure quality education as a key enabler for achieving sustainable development goals. VVOB works with governmental and educational actors to build capacity and improve education systems worldwide. Position Overview The Education Advisor – Greening and Green Agrifood will: - Develop a new Green Agrifood Continuous Professional Development (CPD) course for O-level agriculture teachers.
- Design and implement capacity-building trajectories for UNITE campus lecturers to deliver the course.
- Advise on integrating environmental sustainability principles into existing teacher training and CPD courses.
- Support the implementation of VVOB’s Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability policy.
The role is part of the Green LEAP (2022-2026) program, funded by the Belgian government, which aims to improve agriculture and entrepreneurship teaching in Uganda’s secondary schools. Key Responsibilities - Technical Support: Provide guidance to partners and collaborate with VVOB colleagues to achieve project goals.
- Project Management: Contribute to project formulation, budgeting, implementation, and evaluation.
- Capacity Development: Design and deploy methods like workshops, training, and mentoring for educational institutions.
- Networking: Stay updated on policy trends in agricultural education and green skills development.
Highlights of the Workweek: - Meetings with agrifood industry actors to gather input for the CPD course.
- Drafting instructional materials and assignments.
- Consulting with government officials to mainstream environmental awareness in curricula.
- Organizing study visits for UNITE lecturers to green agrifood enterprises.
Who Are You? Requirements: - Ugandan national.
- Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Education, Environmental Education, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in green agriculture or green skills development.
- Proven expertise in developing CPD courses for teachers.
- Strong communication and project management skills.
Competencies: - VVOB Core: Cooperation, Continuous Improvement, Result Orientation.
- Role-Specific: Creativity, Development Orientation, Empathy, Communication, Problem Analysis.
What We Offer - Fixed-term contract until December 2026 (potential renewal based on performance and funding).
- Dynamic international work environment.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Attractive salary and benefits package.
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 60 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure Interested and qualified? Click Here to Apply
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