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Job Summary

Job Title:
Project Assistants – Youth Training
Employer:
African Women and Youth Action for Development (AWYAD)
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Agriculture jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Friday, 3 October 2025

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Project Assistants – Youth Training job at African Women and Youth Action for Development (AWYAD) | Apply Now

Are you looking for Agriculture jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Project Assistants – Youth Training job at African Women and Youth Action for Development (AWYAD)

About the Organisation

African Women and Youth Action for Development (AWYAD) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women and youth across Africa through education, skills development, and advocacy to address social and economic inequalities. Since its establishment, AWYAD has earned a strong reputation for its impactful programs that focus on enhancing the livelihoods and rights of marginalized groups, particularly in rural areas.

The organization fosters a work culture rooted in inclusivity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to social change, offering employees a chance to work in a supportive environment that values personal and professional growth. AWYAD provides job opportunities in program management, research, and community outreach, often offering flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance. Over the years, the organization has grown its reach, expanding its programs into several African countries and working closely with international partners to scale its initiatives.

AWYAD's business model focuses on community-driven solutions, utilizing innovative approaches in education, entrepreneurship, and health to empower individuals and communities. With a core focus on values such as equality, justice, and empowerment, AWYAD’s CSR initiatives include promoting gender equality, supporting youth-led businesses, and advocating for policy reforms to improve the lives of women and youth across the continent. For more information, visit www.awyad.org

Kampala, Uganda

Full Time

Deadline: 

3 Oct 2025

Job Title

Project Assistants – Youth Training job at African Women and Youth Action for Development (AWYAD)

African Women and Youth Action for Development (AWYAD)

Job Description

Job Title: Project Assistants – Youth Training (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: African Women and Youth Action for Development (AWYAD)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda


Job Summary: 

To support the design and implementation of youth training initiatives in agronomy, business skills, entrepreneurship, and nursery bed operations, ensuring youth acquire employable skills and are linked to job or self employment opportunities in the coffee and horticulture value chains.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Assist in identifying and selecting youth beneficiaries for training in agronomic practices (soil preparation, seed selection, grafting, pest/disease control etc.).

  • Organize and deliver training sessions (both practical and theoretical) in agriculture, business management, marketing, sustainability, etc.

  • Coordinate with field teams and technical experts to ensure training content is relevant and aligned with market value chain demands.

  • Support the operation of nursery beds: oversee seed sowing, watering, maintenance, pest control, seedling supply.

  • Facilitate linkages for trainees to internships, placements, and employment opportunities; help with job matching.

  • Monitor training attendance, progress, skills acquired; collect feedback from participants.

  • Collaborate with VSLA assistants, cooperatives, other project components to ensure cross learning and synergies.

  • Assist in documentation: training materials, reports, success stories.

Project Assistants – Youth Training job at African Women and Youth Action for Development (AWYAD)

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

INDUSTRIAL

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RESIDENTIAL

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

  • Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Horticulture, or related field.

  • Experience (1-3years minimum) with youth training programs; familiarity with TVET (or skills training) environments is desirable.

  • Ability to work in field settings, practical hands on experience.

  • Communication, facilitation, mentoring skills; ability to motivate youth.

  • Basic knowledge of business development, sustainability practices.

  • Fluency in some local languages and written & spoken English is a MUST

  • Ability to ride a motorcycle is a MUST with a valid riding permit

How to Apply

Duly qualified candidates should submit their CVs, application letters, copies of relevant academic credentials, Police letter or introduction letter from the LC to the physical address and email below. Dead line is 3rd October 2025 by 12.00 noon

AWYAD Office Plot 14 along Semawata Road in Ntinda

Email: hr@awyad.org

Deadline: 3rd October 2025

NOTE: AWYAD is an equal opportunity employer; female candidates are encouraged to apply.


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