Hello Hello! Alight is recruiting Livelihoods Assistant for our programs in Uganda to be based at Nakivale field office (1 position). You’re interested in joining us? Welcome, we’re happy you’re here!

Reporting to the Livelihoods Officer, Livelihoods Assistant supports implementation of livelihoods sector activities, ensuring that livelihoods activities are conducted as planned.
If you join us, you will find…

A team with deep experience in co-designing solutions that create new value around the world. We know we need to always be better, and we believe in the power and abundance of everyday people, everywhere, to change the world with us.
A culture of radical accountability to our customers –as we help build a meaningful life for and with the displaced, we ask them what they want and then deliver on it.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
• Work with Livelihood Officer in identifying, assessing and guiding livelihood groups on group formation and record keeping.
• Take lead in trainings of groups or community-based facilitators in good agronomic practices and financial literacy.
• Carry out monitoring visits to verify information provided by Community Based Facilitators.
• In liason with the Livelihoods Officer prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual work plans and reports.
• Support M&E teams in data collection and updating group information and their achievements.
• Manage and mentor Community Based Facilitators under his/ her supervision.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements
• A minimum of University Degree in Agriculture, rural development or any other relevant field.
• At least 2 years training experience in livelihoods.
• Experience in writing good reports.
• Must be fluent in written and spoken English.
• Motorbike riding experience and license desired.
• Knowledge of Kiswahili, local language of the population and Kinyarwanda is an added advantage.