Early Years Associate

At Early Years Count, we believe that the early years are the foundation of a thriving nation. Founded in 2018, we are a passionate, evidence-driven initiative working to catalyze a movement for Early Childhood Development (ECD) in Uganda. Through partnerships, advocacy, and community-driven solutions, we aim to ensure that every child in Uganda has the chance to survive, grow, and thrive from the very beginning.
Responsibilities:
  • Support community-based ECD initiatives through field visits, activity coordination, and stakeholder engagement

  • Assist in mobilizing parents, caregivers, and local leaders to participate in EYC programs

  • Help collect, organize, and report data for program monitoring and evaluation

  • Contribute to the development of child-friendly resources and caregiver tools

  • Support communication efforts, including drafting stories, documenting lessons learned, and preparing visuals for reports or social media

  • Participate in planning meetings and trainings, contributing ideas and assisting with logistics

  • Represent EYC in community spaces with professionalism, warmth, and cultural sensitivity.

Qualifications:
    • Passion for early childhood development, community empowerment, and social change

    • A diploma or bachelor’s degree (or current enrollment) in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Development Studies, Psychology, or a related field

    • Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

    • Comfortable working in diverse cultural settings and rural communities

    • Integrity, humility, and a collaborative spirit

    • Basic digital literacy (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace) is an advantage

Compensation & Benefits:

This is a volunteer position designed for entry-level professionals, recent graduates, or individuals seeking to gain valuable experience in the ECD and development sector. While this role is unpaid, EYC offers:

  • A supportive and inclusive team environment

  • Practical, hands-on experience in program implementation and advocacy

  • Capacity building and mentorship opportunities

  • A certificate of service and recommendation upon successful completion

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