Luigi Giussani Foundation
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: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Manager
Reports to: Director of Program Design and Implementation
Duty Station: Kampala
Employment Type: Fulltime
Job Summary
The Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Manager will oversee the integration of gender equality and social inclusion strategies into the LIT program. They will lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of GESI interventions, ensuring that gender- responsive and inclusive approaches are embedded throughout the program’s activities.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the development and implementation of a GESI strategy for the LIT program
• Design and deliver training for program staff, teachers, school leaders, and other stakeholders on gender-responsive pedagogy and inclusive education practices
• Develop GESI-specific indicators for monitoring and evaluation, ensuring that data collection systems capture information on gender and social inclusion outcomes
• Represent LGF in advocacy forums and policy discussions related to gender and social inclusion
• Work with local authorities, educational institutions, and community-based organizations to foster a collaborative approach to gender equality and inclusion
• Prepare regular reports on GESI activities, progress, challenges, and recommendations, ensuring compliance with donor reporting requirements
• Mentor and support program staff, including those in leadership positions, to ensure GESI principles are upheld in all aspects of the program’s implementation.
Qualifications and Experience
• Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Education or related field
• At least (5) five years of experience working in gender equality, social inclusion, or related fields
• Deep understanding of gender equality and social inclusion
• Strong knowledge of the national and international frameworks and policies relating to GESI, including the SDGs, Uganda’s National Gender Policy, and education policies
• Ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including government bodies, local organizations, and international donors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentation
Preferred Attributes
• Knowledge and experience in addressing barriers to education for marginalized groups, including persons with disabilities, refugees, and adolescent girls
• Experience working in development programs
• Proficiency in using data management and reporting tools, including Microsoft Excel, SPSS, or other relevant platforms.
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.
