Consortium Manager

Introduction

Luigi Giussani Foundation (LGF), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is proposing to implement the Leaders in Teaching (LIT) program, a flagship initiative designed to transform secondary education in Uganda by addressing barriers to quality teaching and learning, with a particular emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects. Designed to further Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works Strategy, the LIT program aims at strengthening Uganda’s secondary education system to better equip young people, particularly young women, with the skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to access dignified livelihoods and fulfilling work.

About Mastercard Foundation and Young Africa Works Program

The Mastercard Foundation is a global foundation based in Toronto, Canada, with several offices in Africa. The Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. One of the largest foundations in the world, the Mastercard Foundation works with visionary organizations to enable young people in Africa to access dignified and fulfilling work. Currently, the Mastercard Foundation is implementing a 10-year strategy, Young Africa Works, which seeks to enable 30 million young people in Africa (70% young women) to secure dignified and fulfilling work by the year 2030.

About Luigi Giussani Foundation

Luigi Giussani Foundation (LGF) is an indigenous for-impact organisation that has been at the forefront of responding to responding to educational challenges in Uganda through research and capacity building. Based in Luzira, Kampala, LGF implements programs in the following thematic areas: Teacher Professional Development, Life Skills and Values Enhancement, Foundational Learning and School Culture, and Leadership and Management. All these programs are delivered with an emphasis on Gender Transformative Education, Climate and Environment Education, Agency and Wellbeing, Research and Learning and Advocacy and Partnerships as cross-cutting issues.

Objectives of the LIT Program

The LIT Program aims to transform Uganda’s secondary education into an innovative, quality, and relevant education system that enables students to advance in education and transition into the workforce by 2030. The 5-year (2025-2030) LIT program is designed to deliver four key outcomes, namely 1) Elevated status of the teaching profession; 2) Improved teaching and learning practices in secondary schools; 3) School leaders increasingly adopt effective leadership practices; and 4) Motivated secondary education teaching workforce.

The key interventions for the LIT program include piloting the recruitment of passionate young people into the teaching profession, training STEM teachers, strengthening school leadership, and elevating teachers’ professional status in Uganda. It will focus on developing inclusive, gender-responsive, and innovative delivery of STEM courses and addressing barriers to teacher capacity, particularly in rural areas.

To enhance the program’s impact, LGF seeks to recruit;

Job title: Consortium Manager
Reports to: Executive Director
Duty Station: Kampala
Employment Type: Fulltime
Job Summary
The Consortium Manager will be responsible for the overall leadership, external relations, high-level strategic direction, and effective implementation of the LIT Program. The Consortium Manager will ensure the program aligns with the project’s vision, objectives. Key responsibilities will include leading program coordination, implementation and fostering stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership and Coordination
• Lead and manage the implementation of the LIT Program
• Serve as the primary liaison between LGF, LIT Partners, Mastercard Foundation, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure effective coordination and collaboration among consortium partners, ensuring synergy and shared vision in delivering program activities.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of annual work plans, budgets, and program activities
Strategic Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement
• Foster strong working relationships with government agencies, private sector players, academic institutions, and civil society organizations to enhance program success
• Represent LGF and the LIT Program in key stakeholder meetings, forums, and strategic discussions at national and international levels
Program Implementation and Quality Assurance
• Monitor program progress and ensure high-quality delivery of training, leadership development, and teacher motivation strategies
• Ensure continuous learning and adaptation within the program by integrating research findings and best practices into implementation strategies Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
• Provide oversight for program monitoring and evaluation, ensuring timely collection, analysis, and reporting of program data
• Work closely with the MEL team to track progress against program outcomes and make data-driven decisions
Financial and Grant Management
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and grant management to ensure accountability and efficient utilization of program funds
• Work with finance and operations teams to develop and implement sound financial and operational systems for the program
• Ensure compliance with donor and LGF financial and procurement policies
Qualifications and Experience
• Master’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Project Management, or related field
• At least (7) seven years of experience in managing large-scale education programs
• Demonstrated experience in program design, implementation, and leadership within the education sector
• Strong background in teacher professional development, STEM education, or education system strengthening programs
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder programs, including collaboration with government agencies, donors, and NGOs.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
Desirable Skills and Attributes
• Knowledge of Uganda’s education policies and regulatory frameworks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment and manage multiple priorities
• Commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and gender equity in education

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Academic Documents in a single PDF document to hr@lgfug.org by June 6, 2025. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line.