Design and Training Manager Job
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
Attractive
Job Deadline: 31 March 2026
Number of Jobs: 01
Hiring Entity: Teach For Uganda
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| Teach For Uganda |
Location: In Uganda
Job Details:
Job Title: Design and Training Manager
Reference No: TFU/26/003
Position: 01 Vacancy
Reporting to: Head of Programs
Duration: 1 Year (Renewable)
Duty Station: Head Office
About Teach For Uganda
We are an indigenous non-profit organization that nurtures leaders who are committed to advancing equitable access to quality education for children in low-income communities in Uganda through a two-year teaching fellowship. We recruit, train and place graduates from varied academic backgrounds to serve as full-time teachers (fellows) in underserved primary schools to improve foundational literacy and numeracy skills for children while developing their leadership skills. Post fellowship, our alumni become lifelong advocates of quality education as community leaders, social entrepreneurs, and policy influencers collectively addressing the systemic challenges that hinder children from fulfilling their potential. Teach For Uganda (TFU) currently operates in 10 districts i.e. Kayunga, Mukono, Buikwe, Bugiri, Namayingo, Bulisa, Kibaale, Hoima, Kikuube, and Kagadi; impacting over 74,000 children in 183 schools
Position Overview
Design and Training Manager leads the design, adaptation, and delivery of high-quality training experiences for Fellows and Alumni Educators to strengthen instructional practice, leadership, and student learning outcomes across Teach For Uganda (TFU) partner schools.
The role ensures TU’s program model is evidence-based, context-responsive, and aligned to national education priorities, foundational literacy and numeracy goals, and the organization’s long-term vision for educational equity
Key Measures of Success
- High-quality training curriculum designed, updated annually, and aligned with TU’s Fellow competency framework.
- Improved Fellow instructional performance as evidenced by observation scores, leaming loops, and student outcomes.
- Effective Pre-service & in-service training delivery with at least 85%6 satisfaction and relevance scores from Fellows.
- Strong coach capability, reflected in consistent use of TFU coaching tools and positive Fellow feedback.
- Evidence-based program improvements implemented each year using data and feedback.
- Strong external relationships contribute to improved training content, credibility, and sector influence.
Performance Objectives
Program Design & Curriculum Development (30%)
- Lead the end-to-end design of TU’s training curriculum for Pre-Service Training, In-Service Training, and ongoing professional development cycles.
- Translate TU’s leadership and instructional vision into practical, competency-based learning objectives and modules.
- Design differentiated learning pathways for first-year Fellows, second-year Fellows, Alumni Educators, and system teachers where relevant.
- Integrate evidence-based instructional strategies into all training modules and resources, ensuring Fellows can translate these approaches into consistent, high-quality classroom practice that drives measurable improvements in student learning.
- Continuously improve curricula based on monitoring & evaluation data, classroom observations, and fellow performance trends.
- Design, adapt, and continuously refine TU’s training curricula and content for Fellows and Program Officers.
- Ensure alignment of learning materials with Uganda’s Competence-Based Curriculum
(CBC) and TU’s leadership competencies. - Develop user-friendly learning tools, teaching resources, and guides that enhance classroom practice and leadership growth
- Support digital and blended learning innovations within the training ecosystem
- Source and adapt high-quality training materials and open-source resources that enhance TU’s model.
Training Delivery & Facilitation (25%)
- Lead and supervise the planning and execution of PST and IST, ensuring all logistics, facilitators, and materials are in place.
- Facilitate high-quality training sessions and workshops for Fellows, Coaches, and school leaders.
- Build and manage a pool of master trainers, guest facilitators, alumni experts, and external resource persons.
• Ensure training experiences are engaging, culturally relevant, hands-on, and practice-oriented
Capacity Building of Coaches & Trainers (20%)
- Provide technical support and coaching to Program Officers (Coaches) on pedagogy, coaching techniques, observation tools, and learning loops.
- Lead regular capability-building sessions for coaches to strengthen their facilitation, adult learning, and data-driven coaching.
- Ensure alignment between the training curriculum and coaching model.
Quality Assurance & Program Improvement (15%)
- Lead the development and refinement of training quality standards, implementation rubrics, and observation tools.
- Work with the M&E team to track training effectiveness, fellow performance, and student learning outcomes.
- Use insights from data, coaching visits, and Fellow feedback to iterate and strengthen the training model.
- Conduct pre-& post-training evaluations and produce reports with recommendations.
- Lead the design and implementation of structured learning loops that connect training, classroom practice, observation data, and coaching.
Collaboration and Cross-Team Support (10%)
- Represent TFU in technical working groups and sector learning spaces on teacher training and foundational learning.
- Develop annual work plans for training design and delivery.
- Manage the training budget in collaboration with the Program and Finance teams.
- Ensure all training materials, manuals, and digital resources are well organized and up to date.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Curriculum Studies, Instructional Design, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in curriculum design, teacher training, instructional design or education program delivery
- Strong understanding of Uganda’s education system, Competence Based Curriculum and foundational leaming approaches
- Proven experience designing and facilitating adult learning experiences.
- Experience working in underserved or rural school settings.
- Experience managing teams and complex training events.
- Exposure to teacher professional development in low-resource settings.
Core Competences
- Instructional design & curriculum development
- Facilitation & adult learning principles
- Coaching and mentorship
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Project management and planning
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Adaptability, creativity, and attention to detail
- Cultural sensitivity and commitment to equity
- Commitment to TU’s Vision and Values
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development in education and leadership.
- A collaborative, dynamic, and values-driven work environment.
- The opportunity to transform education in underserved communities in Uganda.
- A supportive team committed to children, learning, excellence, and collaboration.
- Membership in a global network of changemakers dedicated to educational equity.
TFU Competencies (for all TFU Staff)
- Put Children First in all actions and decisions.
- Embrace a Quest to Continuously Learn.
- Practice Humility and Respect for all.
- Foster Teamwork to achieve collective goals.
Application procedure
Please email your resume with 3 professional referees and a one-page cover letter to careers@teachforuganda.org. Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line of your email by 26th March 2026. Your cover letter should include why you are interested in Teach For Uganda and in this position. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For more information about Teach For Uganda, visit us at www.teachforuganda.org
Posting Date: 2026-03-22
