The TLC Training Manager will be responsible for providing technical expertise in the development and delivery of training programs for all staff, teachers, and Community Education Volunteers (CEVs) within the TLC project. This role is integral in ensuring that all training materials are of the highest quality and are inclusive, aligned with BT’s commitment to quality education accessible for all.

The TLC Training Manager will work closely with the BT Pedagogy Team to refine existing training content and design new programs tailored to the TLC’s goals. They will develop, adapt, and deliver training materials, ensuring they meet the specific needs of the program and contribute to the larger goal of strengthening Uganda’s education system.

This is a full-time position based in BT Uganda’s Country Office in Kampala, with regular travel to project sites. The TLC Training Manager will report to the TLC Project Director and collaborate with other key stakeholders to ensure the successful development and execution of the TLC project initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Training and Material Development and Delivery:

• Develop and adapt training programs and materials for all BT TLC staff, teachers, and CEVs, ensuring alignment with BT’s mission and USAID guidelines.
• Collaborate with the BT Pedagogy Team to refine and enhance existing training programs, integrating best practices and innovations.
• Lead training sessions, workshops, and field visits to deliver training to all relevant stakeholders.
• Lead the development of training materials and resources that are relevant, culturally appropriate, and aligned with the project’s goals.
• Continuously enhance and update training content to reflect the evolving needs of the TLC program, ensuring that all materials are high-quality and accessible.
• Coordinate with external experts and internal teams to ensure that training materials reflect best practices.

2. Technical Expertise and Program Support:

• Provide technical expertise to inform the design of training content, ensuring that it meets the needs of the TLC program, is consistent with BT trainings, and aligns with Uganda’s national education strategy.
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in education, pedagogy, and training methodologies, incorporating relevant insights into program design.
• Work with the MEL team to document data and lessons learned from trainings to inform future program improvements

3. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration:

• Work closely with BT TLC field staff, and other coalition partners to ensure the seamless integration of training activities within the broader TLC program.
• Collaborate with local education officials, partner organizations, and community leaders to ensure that training programs are well-received and effectively implemented at the local level.
• Provide ongoing technical support to staff and field teams as they implement training initiatives in the field.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, BACKGROUND, REQUIRED SKILLS:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in education, training, or curriculum development, preferably in a rural context.

Bachelor’s degree in Education, International Development, Psychology, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Proven experience in designing and delivering training programs for educators and community workers.

Demonstrated ability to develop high-quality training materials and adapt content to different contexts.

Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences, including teachers, staff, and community volunteers.

Proficiency in English and at least one local Ugandan language.

Passionate about improving education outcomes for children in rural communities and committed to the mission of BT.

Willingness to travel frequently to rural schools and areas outside Kampala.

WE WANT YOU TO APPLY IF YOU…

• Have an unshakeable passion for education equality, believing access to an inclusive, quality education is a basic human right.
• Possess creative ingenuity, being progressive in your thinking and approaching challenges old and new. You are intrapreneurial and unafraid to pilot new ideas.
• Are relentlessly determined, refusing to accept the status quo, persistently striving to create new opportunities to reach more children, allowing them to reach their maximum potential.
• Believe in collaborative engagement. You believe more can be achieved together than alone, believe in the power of cultivating relationships, and see everyone as an equal partner.