About US:

Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI) is an international Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) founded by artist, social activist, and UNESCO Special Envoy for Peace and Reconciliation Forest Whitaker, with the goal of helping fragile communities affected by conflict, fragility and vulnerability transform into peaceful, resilient and productive communities. To achieve this objective in line with the Sustainable Development Goals proclaimed by the United Nations, WPDI empowers young women and men from vulnerable and fragile places as peace leaders and agents of positive transformation in their countries and communities. An ambitious organization, WPDI collaborates with a range of local and international, public and private partners to pursue its mission.

Job Summary:

The Business Trainer will support the Business Bootcamp program of WPDI by conducting Business and Entrepreneurship skills trainings at the CLC in Moroto and within the communities in Karamoja and by providing guidance and monitoring of the SMEs supported by WPDI in the sub-region.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Business Skills Officer and Program Coordinator in the deployment of WPDI Business Bootcamp program in the Karamoja sub-region;
• Conducting WPDI business and entrepreneurship skills trainings in basic, intermediate and advance level at the Moroto CLC and community level;
• Conducting tailored business trainings for the WPDI youth leadership program using the Trainer of Trainees model;
• Providing support and guidance to the youth and community members for the design of their business plans and launch of their income generating projects;
• Representing WPDI at the partners livelihood coordination meetings at the district as needed;
• Working closely with the Business Skills Officer in the development and update of curricula/modules in business and entrepreneurship skills for trainings at WPDI CLC in Moroto.
• Working closely with the Program Coordinator Karamoja and Business Skills Officer for the design of the work plan/calendar of activities and the mobilization of youth and community members for the business and entrepreneurship skills trainings at WPDI CLC in Moroto;
• Working closely with the program Coordinator Karamoja & Business Skills Officer to ensure that the income generating community projects supported by WPDI are commercially viable and on track by providing regular guidance and mentorship;
• Connecting the youth with potential local partners for the expansion of their projects;
• Supporting the design of monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for the income generating community projects supported by WPDI and providing regular data on their progress and impact;
• Maintaining thorough records of microloans/grants distributed to recipients and routinely monitoring and reporting on the impact of these microloans/grants.
• Carrying out any additional activities that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• He / she must hold a University Degree in Business Administration or other business-related courses suitable for the work of the organization.
• At least 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible relevant experience with preferably professional and field-based experience in business, entrepreneurship, agri-business, project implementation and youth empowerment or a related field;
• Keen interest in working with youth leaders;
• Proven ability to work efficiently, under pressure, and in multicultural environment.
• Language: Excellent written and spoken English, Ngakarimojong, Pokot and Leb Thur

All suitably qualified and interested applicants, who hold Uganda citizenship, are invited to submit a cover letter (in English and referencing the Job Announcement) accompanied by a full resume stating details of educational qualifications and working experience, home and office telephone numbers, and a writing sample in English by email below:

E-mail to: [email protected]

Deadline: 17th April 2020 by 5:00pm

NB: Due to the high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No academic certificates should be attached; these will be required during interviews. WPDI is an equal employment organization; female candidates who meet the above selection criteria are encouraged to apply.