Job Title: Temporary QuickBooks Support Assistant
Location: Kampala Office
Specific Tasks and Duties:
- Enter data into QuickBooks Online and manage the updating of budget data.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting that complies with the organization’s standards.
- Provide training and support on QuickBooks to the finance officer and other users for effective financial reporting and analysis.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records within QuickBooks.
- Generate and analyze various financial reports, such as Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow statements, and customized reports.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable.
- Reconcile bank accounts.
- Perform general ledger maintenance and make journal entries.
- Troubleshoot technical issues within QuickBooks (e.g., balancing balance sheets, fixing bank feeds).
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Proficiency in QuickBooks: In-depth knowledge of QuickBooks Desktop and/or QuickBooks Online.
- Accounting Principles: Strong understanding of basic and advanced accounting principles.
- Financial Reporting: Ability to generate accurate financial statements and custom reports.
- Attention to Detail: Crucial for ensuring accuracy in financial records.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve financial discrepancies.
- Time Management and Organizational Skills: Capacity to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Relevant Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
- Certifications: QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification is highly valued and demonstrates expertise.
Job Title: Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Specialist
Reports to: Executive Director
Program/Project: Bantwana Initiative Uganda
Employment Category: Full time
Location: Hoima Office
Background to Bantwana Uganda Initiative
Bantwana Initiative Uganda (BIU) is a local Non-Government Organization with programs that promote the welfare of children with a focus on access to essential services through strengthened community systems. BIU is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Job Summary
The ECCE Specialist will provide technical leadership, oversight, and support in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of Early Childhood Care and Education programs with a special focus on Learning Through Play (LTP) and integration of Bantwana’s Community Based ECCE (CBECCE) into existing parenting programs. The role promotes quality standards in early childhood learning, caregiver engagement, child protection, and holistic child development in line with national policies and international best practices.
Key Result Areas & Specific Responsibilities
1. Program Design & Implementation
- Provide technical input in the design and roll-out of ECCE programs including CBECCE.
- Support curriculum development and expansion of community early learning development centers.
- Promote inclusive education and ensure children with special needs are supported.
2. Capacity Building & Mentorship
- Train and mentor teachers, caregivers, and community facilitators on ECCE methodologies, play-based learning, and child development.
- Strengthen parent and caregiver involvement in early childhood education.
3. Quality Assurance & Monitoring
- Develop and apply tools for assessing ECCE quality in learning centers.
- Conduct regular field visits to support and monitor ECCE activities.
- Collect and analyze ECCE-related data for decision-making and reporting.
4. Partnerships & Advocacy
- Collaborate with government agencies (e.g., Ministry of Education), NGOs, and community structures to promote ECCE.
- Advocate for policies and practices that enhance early childhood education and protection.
5. Reporting & Learning
- Prepare technical reports, case studies, and success stories for internal and external stakeholders.
- Document lessons learned and best practices to inform future programming.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Child Development, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in ECCE program design and implementation.
- Knowledge of child development theories, ECCE curriculum, and inclusive education.
- Strong facilitation, training, and mentorship skills.
- Experience working with NGOs, government agencies, or donor-funded projects.
- Excellent communication, report writing, and interpersonal skills.
Skills & Competencies
- Commitment to child rights and holistic development.
- Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
- Ability to work effectively with communities, teachers, and government stakeholders.
- Flexibility, creativity, and innovation in problem-solving.
Key Deliverables
1. Curriculum & Program Design
- Develop/adapt ECCE curriculums (including CBECCE), learning materials, and caregiver guides within allocated timeframe.
- Ensure all ECCE centers implement play-based and child-centered learning approaches.
2. Capacity Building
- Conduct trainings for ECCE teachers, caregivers, and community facilitators annually.
- Provide ongoing mentorship and coaching sessions with documented feedback.
3. Quality Assurance & Monitoring
- Carry out quarterly monitoring visits to ECCE centers to assess quality standards.
- Produce and share monitoring reports with recommendations for improvement.
4. Child Development & Protection
- Ensure ECCE programs integrate holistic child development (cognitive, emotional, physical, social).
- Establish and maintain systems for child safeguarding and protection in all ECCE and home learning centers.
5. Parental & Community Engagement
- Organize parent/caregiver sensitization sessions on early childhood learning and child care.
- Strengthen community structures to support ECCE programs.
6. Data, Reporting & Learning
- Maintain an updated database of ECCE learners, teachers, and outcomes.
- Produce timely quarterly and annual technical reports for management, donors, and stakeholders.
- Document and share case studies or success stories.
7. Partnerships & Advocacy
- Collaborate with Ministry of Education and other stakeholders on ECCE policy implementation.
- Advocate for resource mobilization and policies that support early childhood education.
Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Specialist
Reports to: Director Strategic Information
Program/Project: Bantwana Initiative Uganda
Employment Category: Full time
Location: Fort Portal
Background to Bantwana Initiative Uganda
Bantwana Initiative Uganda (BIU) is a registered national NGO dedicated to strengthening systems and community structures that support the wellbeing, protection, and resilience of vulnerable children, adolescents, and their caregivers. With a focus on integrated programming across child protection, education, health (including HIV/AIDS), and economic strengthening, BIU works in partnership with government and local actors to deliver locally driven, sustainable solutions. Operating across multiple districts in Uganda, BIU combines evidence-based approaches with deep community engagement to create safe, inclusive environments where children and youth can survive, thrive, and reach their full potential. BIU is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Job Summary
The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing robust MEL systems that support effective program delivery, track performance, assess impact, and foster learning and accountability across the organization. This role ensures that data is collected and used strategically to inform decision-making, improve program quality, and demonstrate results to stakeholders.
Working closely with program teams and partners, the MEL Specialist develops and oversees MEL frameworks, indicators, data collection tools, and reporting mechanisms. The position ensures data is accurate, timely, and actionable, supporting both internal learning and external reporting. The MEL Specialist also promotes adaptive learning and evidence-based programming to drive continuous improvement across BIU’s multi-sectoral initiatives.
Key Result Areas and Specific Responsibilities
Monitoring & Data Management
- Design and implement effective M&E systems, frameworks, and tools aligned with project goals and donor requirements.
- Lead the collection, analysis, and reporting of program performance data to support evidence-based decision-making.
- Oversee data quality assurance processes through verification, audits, and routine assessments.
- Manage and maintain the organization’s M&E databases ensuring data security, accuracy, and timeliness.
- Build the capacity of program teams in data management, utilization, and learning documentation.
Evaluation & Learning
- Design and lead baseline, midline, and endline evaluations to assess program performance and impact.
- Document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories for organizational learning and knowledge sharing.
- Facilitate reflection sessions and learning reviews with project teams to inform adaptive management.
- Synthesize evaluation findings into actionable recommendations to enhance program effectiveness.
Capacity Building & Technical Support
- Train and mentor staff and partners on data collection, reporting, and use of M&E tools.
- Provide technical guidance on indicator development, target tracking, and results measurement.
- Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous learning through regular coaching.
Reporting & Accountability
- Prepare high-quality M&E reports for donors, management, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with donor requirements and national reporting frameworks.
- Promote accountability to beneficiaries by integrating community feedback into M&E processes.
Data Demand and Use
- Promote data-driven decision-making by engaging program teams in regular data reviews.
- Develop and share dashboards, reports, and data visualizations for easy interpretation.
- Integrate data insights into program planning, adaptive management, and learning agendas.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Population Studies, Quantitative Economics, Development Studies, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- 5–10 years of progressive experience in M&E within NGOs or multi-sectoral development programs.
- Strong knowledge of M&E frameworks such as Logical Framework, Theory of Change, and Results Framework.
- Proficiency in software such as SPSS, STATA, Excel, Power BI, or similar data tools.
- Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills.
- Experience with donor-funded projects (USAID, EU, UN, etc.) is an added advantage.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Expertise in M&E methodologies, frameworks, and evaluation processes.
- Strong data analysis, visualization, and management skills using quantitative and qualitative methods.
- Ability to translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations.
- Skilled in capacity building, training, and mentoring staff and partners.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and leadership skills.
- Commitment to ethical data practices, confidentiality, and integrity.
- Adaptability and strategic thinking to align MEL with evolving organizational priorities.