Job Title: Curriculum Specialist (BTVET –Agriculture)
Employer: National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC)
About NCDC:
The National Curriculum Development Centre is a corporate body under the Ministry of Education and Sports. It is responsible for inter-alia development of curricula and related materials for various level of education (i.e. Pre- Primary, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary), organizing capacity building courses for stakeholders on curricula and matters related to curriculum.
Job Summary:
The Curriculum Specialist (BTVET –Agriculture) will develop curricula and curriculum related materials.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Initiates and develops ideas on curricular reforms.
• Develops and. prepares subject syllabi, teachers’ manuals, texts and other related curriculum materials.
• Organizes and conducts writing workshops.
• Writes, coordinates and edits curriculum units developed by the panel and other teachers.
• Organizes and conducts orientation courses for teachers.
• Popularizes education in the relevant subject.
• Services the subject panel by planning and convening meetings, preparing working papers and furnishing the necessary data and relevant research reports.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant should possess a Masters degree in Agriculture or related fields
• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and a Diploma/Certificate in Agricultural related field
• A qualification in education will be an added advantage
• At least four years teaching experience at a technical college or institution of higher learning and field experience in agricultural related work.
Age: Below 50 years
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
How to Apply:
All applications are invited from appropriately qualified Ugandans for the following posts available for immediate filling at the National Curriculum Development Centre. NCDC is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. 6 copies of: the application letter indicating three (3) referees, a detailed CV. Photocopies of Certificates and Academic Transcripts should be submitted to: The Secretary., NCDC Governing Council, P. O. Box 7002, Kampala. Uganda
Application Deadline: 28th Oct 2013
