Project Assistant - LivelihoodNew!

• Develop annual activity plans and budgets and oversee implementation.
• Facilitate rollout of THRIVE models including BEWV, S4T, IMKA and FAST.
• Coordinate community mobilisation and targeting of participating households.
• Train and mentor community agents, trainers of trainees and group leaders.
• Form, strengthen and monitor savings for transformation groups and producer organisations.
• Train groups on financial literacy, enterprise development and business management.
• Link mature groups to Vision Fund Uganda FAST loans and other financial services.
• Support digitalisation of groups through Dreamsave and Farm Pass.
• Promote climate-smart agriculture and resilient livelihood practices.
• Collect and verify project data and prepare monthly and quarterly reports.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Rural Development or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience implementing livelihoods, economic empowerment, agriculture, resilience, financial inclusion or market systems projects.
• Experience working with community groups, savings group methodologies and community training.
• Valid riding permit is an added advantage.
• Must be a practising Christian and an active member of the Church.

Skills & Competencies:

• Report writing, documentation and presentation.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and digital data collection.
• Stakeholder coordination and partnership building.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communication in English; local language of the project area preferred.
• Commitment to child well-being and safeguarding.