Principal - Runway Islamic Vocational Institute job at Holistic Empowerment Development Foundation (HEDF)

Duty Station: Runway Islamic Vocational Institute, Kampala, Uganda
Reports To: Board of Governors / Institute Management Committee

Overall Purpose of the Position
To provide strategic, administrative, and instructional leadership to ensure that Runway Islamic Vocational Institute delivers high-quality skills training, maintains Islamic values, meets TVET regulatory requirements, and produces graduates who are competent, disciplined, and employable.

Responsibilities or duties

A. Leadership & Governance

• Provide overall leadership and direction to the institute in line with its mission, Islamic values, and TVET regulations.
• Coordinate and implement the Institute’s strategic plan.
• Ensure compliance with Ministry of Education & Sports (MoES), DIT, UVQF, and TVET Act requirements.
• Prepare and present reports to the Board of Governors.

B. Academic & Training Management

• Oversee curriculum implementation across all vocational programs.
• Ensure quality teaching, assessment, and training delivery per DIT/UNEB/TVET standards.
• Supervise development of schemes of work, timetables, and instructional materials.
• Promote student-centered and competency-based learning approaches.
• Monitor student performance and discipline.

C. Staff Management

• Develop staff capacity through training, mentorship, and performance reviews.
• Promote a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity.

E. Student Affairs & Discipline

• Oversee student admissions, welfare, discipline, and guidance services.
• Promote Islamic conduct, moral character, and respect within the institute.
• Handle disciplines matters fairly, firmly, and within policy guidelines.

F. Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with parents, guardians, local leadership, and community stakeholders.
• Strengthen partnerships with employers, industry partners, NGOs, and government agencies.
• Represent the institute at official events, TVET forums, and MoES engagements.

G. Institutional Development & Sustainability

• Mobilize resources to support institute growth (equipment, workshops, scholarships).
• Lead marketing and visibility initiatives to increase enrollment.
• Promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and employability skills.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in education, Technical/Vocational Education, or related field.
• Master’s degree is an added advantage
• At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a vocational, secondary, or tertiary institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Islamic values and ability to uphold them.
• Strong understanding of TVET Act, DIT assessments, UVQF levels, and MoES regulations.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Integrity, accountability, and adherence to Islamic ethics.
• Financial literacy and administrative competence.
• Ability to manage staff, students, and diverse stakeholders.
• Problem-solving, conflict resolution, and strategic planning capacity.

Tenure & Terms of Service

• A renewable contract based on performance.
• Remuneration in accordance with institutional policy and applicable regulations.

• Provide overall leadership and direction to the institute in line with its mission, Islamic values, and TVET regulations.
• Coordinate and implement the Institute’s strategic plan.
• Ensure compliance with Ministry of Education & Sports (MoES), DIT, UVQF, and TVET Act requirements.
• Prepare and present reports to the Board of Governors.
• Oversee curriculum implementation across all vocational programs.
• Ensure quality teaching, assessment, and training delivery per DIT/UNEB/TVET standards.
• Supervise development of schemes of work, timetables, and instructional materials.
• Promote student-centered and competency-based learning approaches.
• Monitor student performance and discipline.
• Develop staff capacity through training, mentorship, and performance reviews.
• Promote a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and integrity.
• Oversee student admissions, welfare, discipline, and guidance services.
• Promote Islamic conduct, moral character, and respect within the institute.
• Handle disciplines matters fairly, firmly, and within policy guidelines.
• Collaborate with parents, guardians, local leadership, and community stakeholders.
• Strengthen partnerships with employers, industry partners, NGOs, and government agencies.
• Represent the institute at official events, TVET forums, and MoES engagements.
• Mobilize resources to support institute growth (equipment, workshops, scholarships).
• Lead marketing and visibility initiatives to increase enrollment.
• Promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and employability skills.

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Integrity, accountability, and adherence to Islamic ethics.
• Financial literacy and administrative competence.
• Ability to manage staff, students, and diverse stakeholders.
• Problem-solving, conflict resolution, and strategic planning capacity.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Islamic values and ability to uphold them.
• Strong understanding of TVET Act, DIT assessments, UVQF levels, and MoES regulations.

• Bachelor's degree in education, Technical/Vocational Education, or related field.
• Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a vocational, secondary, or tertiary institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Islamic values and ability to uphold them.
• Strong understanding of TVET Act, DIT assessments, UVQF levels, and MoES regulations.