Education support officer in Uganda
NGO MONDO
UGANDA PIONEERS ASSOCIATION
KAMPALA, Uganda
Description
Join Uganda Pioneers Association and Mondo in a rewarding role aimed at transforming education in a rural community school. As a volunteer, you will lead workshops and training sessions to strengthen school management by equipping teachers with innovative practical and theoretical teaching methods. You will support subject teachers across diverse disciplines, raising community awareness on the vital importance of education. Your role also includes sourcing partnerships to enrich the school library with learning materials, organizing and supervising extracurricular activities, and ensuring students enjoy a well-rounded, holistic education. Moreover, you will actively contribute to the success of Mondo’s community projects, supporting both primary and secondary schools through continuous follow-up and engagement.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will stay at Villa Mamu, Mengo, Kampala, a spacious compound with WiFi, warm showers, kitchen facilities for self-catering, and pets to make the stay homely. To immerse more deeply into the local culture, volunteers will spend some days living with a host family near Kikooba School. Other accommodation options can be arranged in Kampala based on safety, convenience, and security considerations. Local transport primarily consists of boda-bodas (motorcycle taxis), which provide fast and flexible movement within the community.
Training during the activity
As part of the BRIDGE Project (Building Resilience, Innovation, Development, and Gender Equality), volunteers will work toward empowering vulnerable communities, especially women. Training includes skills development workshops, digital literacy enhancement, participation in UN Women Summits, and facilitating digital training sessions. Volunteers will gain hands-on experience in capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and social impact-driven project execution while refining leadership and communication skills.
Participant profile
We are looking for candidates with a university degree in education, social work, or community development, and experience in teaching or developing educational materials. Familiarity with managing community libraries and working with vulnerable groups is highly valued. Experience liaising with government education agencies is a plus. Candidates should be proficient in English (both written and spoken) and comfortable with computer tools such as MS Office. An interest in digital media—social platforms, websites, or graphic design—is warmly welcomed. Flexibility and adaptability are key, as you will navigate local realities including food differences, language barriers, and intermittent internet connectivity. Creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and the ability to engage effectively with diverse cultural backgrounds are essential qualities for success.
Activity dates
A total of 26 week(s) during the period 30/05/2026 to 30/11/2026
Activity location
8 MILES HOIMA ROAD, KAMPALA, Uganda
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye
Activity topics
Education and training
Creativity and culture
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 30/05/2026 00:00
Project code
2024-1-EACEA-VOLUN-101191889