Trainer – Every Child Can Learn at Backup Uganda, Kitgum District, Northern Uganda

Job Description

Gulu, Uganda / Zwolle, The Netherlands
E-mail: info@backupuganda.org
Web: www.backupuganda.org
Tel: UG +256 7 72630078 NL +31 38 4604615
BACKUP UGANDA

Job Title: Trainer – Every Child Can Learn
Location: Kitgum District, Northern Uganda
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Contract Type: 36 months, starting 1st December 2025
Application Deadline: 13th November 2025
Open to: Ugandan nationals

About Backup Uganda
Backup Uganda is an education-based NGO committed to promoting and providing
individual attention for pupils and students in Uganda, particularly those who
experience learning difficulties. Since 2016, we have been working with schools,
teachers, parents, and local leaders to promote inclusive education practices across
Northern Uganda.

About Every Child Can Learn
From 2026-2028, Backup Uganda will be implementing the Every Child Can Learn
project in Omoro, Kitgum and Nwoya. The project’s aim is to make a significant
contribution to high-quality, inclusive education for all children in Uganda through a
sustainable, inclusive support system for primary school learners. The Backup team will
do this by:
• Strengthening teachers’, administrators’, parents’ and caregivers’ capacity of
early identification and individualized management of learning difficulties &
disabilities among learners at 30 primary schools;
• Strengthening district/city/municipality/town council education and health
officials’ and health facilities representatives’ capacity for referral and specialist
assistance for learners experiencing learning difficulties & disabilities;
• Establishing inclusive learning and social environments, created and sustained
by learners.

Position Summary
The Trainer will be responsible for advancing inclusive education by building the
capacity of educators, parents, and organizations to support learners with learning
difficulties and disabilities. You will conduct trainings and mentorship sessions, raise
Gulu, Uganda / Zwolle, The Netherlands
E-mail: info@backupuganda.org
Web: www.backupuganda.org
Tel: UG +256 7 72630078 NL +31 38 4604615

BACKUP UGANDA
community awareness, and help NGOs incorporate inclusive approaches into their
work. Additionally, you will contribute to the design, organization, and evaluation of
workshops and training programs, ensuring their effectiveness and long-term impact.

Key Responsibilities
• Training and mentoring teachers, student teachers, Teacher Training Institute
tutors and local education and health representatives in identifying, supporting,
and referring learners with learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Raising awareness among parents and communities about individual learning
differences.
• Supporting NGO workers to integrate inclusive practices into their programs and
projects.
• Assisting in the design and organization of trainings and workshops.
• Participating in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities for all trainings and
workshops conducted.

Qualifications and Experience
• A Bachelor’s degree in Education or Special Needs/Inclusion Education from a
recognized Ugandan university.
• Additional training or experience in facilitating training and workshops of at least
3 years is an added advantage.
• Proven proficiency in computer skills.
• Basic knowledge and skills in monitoring and evaluation.
• Fluency in spoken and written English (knowledge of Luo is an added advantage
but not required).
• A strong passion for inclusive education and commitment to child-centered
learning.
• A high level of integrity, professionalism, and team work.

Personal Attributes
• Passionate about inclusive education and child development.
Gulu, Uganda / Zwolle, The Netherlands
E-mail: info@backupuganda.org
Web: www.backupuganda.org
Tel: UG +256 7 72630078 NL +31 38 4604615
BACKUP UGANDA
• Self-driven, proactive, and adaptable to field conditions.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• High level of integrity and accountability.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter, CV, and academic documents
in one PDF file to info@backupuganda.org with the subject line “TrainerKitgum.” Cover letters and CVs are permitted to be shared in video format of
maximum 5 minutes.
In your cover letter, please answer the following question: In this role, how do you
expect to make a unique contribution to inclusive education in Uganda?