Cavendish University Uganda (CUU)

Cavendish University Uganda (CUU) is seeking a dynamic and visionary Careers and Employability Manager to lead the design and delivery of innovative employability programmes that enhance our students’ career readiness and graduate outcomes. This role will provide strategic direction for the Careers and Employability Department, working closely with academic leaders, employers, alumni, and industry partners to create impactful opportunities for students and graduates.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong partnerships with employers and industry partners to secure internships, workplace opportunities, and career pathways.
• Design and deliver career programmes, workshops, and guidance sessions aligned with industry needs.
• Foster alumni engagements, mentoring, networking and collaboration to support student employability
• Lead data – driven reporting analysis and evaluation of career and employability initiatives
• Provide strategic leadership and effective people management within the Careers and Employability Department
• Promote continuous professional development, innovation and best practice

Desired Competencies

We are looking for a professional with the following competencies:

• Strategic Leadership – ability to inspire, influence, and align employability initiatives with the University’s vision.
• Employer and Industry Engagement – strong networking, partnership-building, and advocacy skills.
• Career Development Expertise – knowledge of labor market trends, and career readiness frameworks.
• Data-Driven Decision Making – strong analytical and reporting skills to evaluate impact and inform strategy.
• Communication & Relationship Building – excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills across diverse audiences.
• Resilience and Adaptability – proven ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, Human Resource, business- or ICT-related discipline.

This is an excellent opportunity to make transformation impact on the student’s futures by driving initiatives that link academic learning to real world career success.

• Build strong partnerships with employers and industry partners to secure internships, workplace opportunities, and career pathways.
• Design and deliver career programmes, workshops, and guidance sessions aligned with industry needs.
• Foster alumni engagements, mentoring, networking and collaboration to support student employability
• Lead data – driven reporting analysis and evaluation of career and employability initiatives
• Provide strategic leadership and effective people management within the Careers and Employability Department
• Promote continuous professional development, innovation and best practice

• Strategic Leadership – ability to inspire, influence, and align employability initiatives with the University’s vision.
• Employer and Industry Engagement – strong networking, partnership-building, and advocacy skills.
• Career Development Expertise – knowledge of labor market trends, and career readiness frameworks.
• Data-Driven Decision Making – strong analytical and reporting skills to evaluate impact and inform strategy.
• Communication & Relationship Building – excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills across diverse audiences.
• Resilience and Adaptability – proven ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

• Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, Human Resource, business- or ICT-related discipline.