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Team Leader Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy job at Omia Agribusiness Development Group | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
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About the Organisation
Omia Agribusiness Development Group Ltd is a forward-thinking company dedicated to fostering agricultural growth and sustainability through the provision of innovative and high-quality agribusiness solutions. With a strong reputation for excellence in the industry, Omia is widely recognized for its commitment to promoting sustainable farming practices and providing value to its stakeholders, including farmers, suppliers, and communities. The company fosters a work culture that encourages creativity, collaboration, and professional development, offering employees a supportive environment with opportunities for career advancement and skills enhancement.
Omia Agribusiness Development Group Ltd offers diverse job opportunities, including roles in operations, research and development, and administration, with flexible work arrangements to promote a healthy work-life balance. Founded with the goal of transforming agriculture in East Africa, Omia has evolved into a leader in the agribusiness sector, offering cutting-edge solutions to improve crop productivity, food security, and agricultural value chains. The company's business model focuses on innovation, using advanced technologies and data-driven approaches to optimize agricultural productivity.
With a strong presence in several countries across East Africa, Omia has a significant impact on the agricultural landscape, serving a wide range of clients in the public and private sectors. Core values of sustainability, integrity, and customer-centricity are central to Omia’s operations, ensuring that all business activities align with long-term environmental and social goals. Through its corporate social responsibility efforts, Omia contributes to various initiatives aimed at improving the livelihoods of farmers, promoting environmental stewardship, and advancing educational opportunities. For more information, visit www.omia.co.ke.
Project Summary:
Omia Agribusiness Development Group (OADG) in collaboration with six partners (African Agribusiness Incubation Network (AAIN), Agromax, Tropical Institute of Development Innovations (TRIDI), Uganda Rural Development and Training Institute (URDT), Gudie Leisure Farm (GLF) and Agency for Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD) as the consortium lead received funding from Mastercard Foundation to implement the Sustainable Inclusive Employment Pathways for Young Women (SIYEP) project.
The SIYEP project is a five-year initiative from 2025 to 2030 funded by Mastercard Foundation, led by AFARD, and implemented by Omia Agribusiness Development Group Ltd. The project aims to empower 70,000 young women between 18-35 years in the West Nile districts of Yumbe, Adjumani, Arua, and Koboko, through targeted skilling in agriculture, entrepreneurship and access to market.
Job Title
Team Leader Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy job at Omia Agribusiness Development Group
Omia Agribusiness Development Group
Job Description
The Team Leader for Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy shall coordinate and oversee Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), entrepreneurship training, and financial literacy and inclusion within the groups.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Key responsibilities:
Establish and oversee VSLAs for project participants, ensuring effective group formation, management, and growth.
Lead financial literacy training programs, covering topics such as budgeting, savings, credit management, and digital finance.
Design and implement entrepreneurship training programs, focusing on agribusiness business planning, management, and scalability.
Identify and develop income-generating opportunities for project participants, supporting them in launching and managing sustainable enterprises.
Develop materials and resources to support financial literacy and inclusion efforts.
Promote financial inclusion by educating participants on available financial services and empowering them to make informed financial decisions.
Track and report on the progress of financial literacy, VSLA, and entrepreneurship programs, including participation rates, outcomes, challenges and its effectiveness.
Liaise with financial institutions, government agencies, and NGOs to foster partnerships that enhance financial access and entrepreneurship opportunities for youth as well as and represent the project in forums related to financial inclusion.
And any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Job relationship:
The role shall be directly supervised and reports to the Project manager and will work closely with other management staff to align project goals with overall business objectives.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications and experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Entrepreneurship, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, microfinance, or financial inclusion, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
Strong understanding of financial literacy programs, VSLA operations, and entrepreneurship training methodologies.
Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Proven ability to build relationships with financial institutions and stakeholders.
Proficiency in data collection, report writing, and project management.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary: Competitive
National Social Security Fund (NSSF): 10% of basic salary
Medical Insurance: 8% of basic salary
Group Personal Accident (GPA): 2.5% of basic salary
Monthly airtime
Lunch at work
Opportunities for personal development.
How to Apply
Application instructions:
To apply, please send your resume, cover letter and relevant academic documents in one PDF File to jobs@omia.co.ug .Only applications submitted via email will be considered; physical applications will not be accepted. The application deadline is 14th June 2025
Equal employment opportunity and inclusion:
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Youth and Ladies are encouraged to apply.
