Senior Education Technical Specialist

About the role

Building Tomorrow, an international nonprofit focused on literacy and numeracy, is looking for a senior education expert to lead technical engagement with the Ugandan government. Based in Kampala, the role bridges the organization’s Roots to Rise program with national education priorities, driving systemic change.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical liaison to the Ministry of Education and Sports and the National Curriculum Development Centre, ensuring alignment of the Roots to Rise model with national frameworks.
• Represent Building Tomorrow in high‑level education forums, steering committees, and curriculum reviews, providing expert input on foundational learning.
• Lead development of government integration initiatives such as the Primary Teacher College and Continuing Professional Development modules, supervising the Scale Project Manager.
• Provide strategic technical support to district education offices and internal teams, maintaining fidelity to the model within public schools.
• Map and document relationships with NGOs, development partners, and civil society to coordinate technical efforts and avoid duplication.
• Partner with the Research Manager to produce policy briefs, conference proposals, and grant applications that position Building Tomorrow as a thought leader.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Education (specialization in teacher education, curriculum studies, early childhood or educational leadership); PhD is a strong plus.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in Uganda’s education sector, with proven work directly with MoES, NCDC, or comparable institutions.
• Deep understanding of pre‑service and in‑service teacher education frameworks, curriculum development, and education policy analysis in Uganda.
• Demonstrated ability to engage senior government officials and manage cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

• Technical knowledge of Ugandan education policy, National Teacher Policy, and foundational learning agenda.
• Experience supervising staff and managing project budgets.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication in English; proficiency in a local language is desirable.
• Strategic thinking to align technical work with scaling through public education systems.