DEADLINE: 25/09/2024

Community Based Trainers (07)

Full-time

The Community Based Trainers will deliver high-impact evidence-based household economic strengthening interventions designed to spur growth and steer participation of beneficiary households in mainstream government development programs. The community-based trainer will ensure mobilization of program beneficiaries and enrollment of primary caregivers and youth for economic strengthening services.

Key Responsibilities

Mobilize and raise awareness among community leaders and local authorities regarding VSLA project activities.
Mobilizee and sensitizee program households (primary caregivers and youth) to establish VSLAs, kitchen gardens, and participate in community level economic strengthening interventions.
Training village groups to implement VSLA methodology, financial literacy, Selection Planning and Management of IGAs among other training.
Make follow up visits and provide technical support/ mentorship to VSLA groups in a phased manner.
Gathering VSLA data on monthly/ quarterly basis, monitoring and evaluating the associations.
Collaboration and Networking with community local leaders at Village and sub county
Support registration of groups at sub county/ district level and follow up to ensure certification.
Linking VSLAs to government programs and other livelihood development opportunities.
Coaching and mentoring of the management committees of the formed VSLAs.
Coordinate with other platforms to layer other group-based services like GBV/HIV prevention education, parenting, financial education, life skills among others.
Supporting groups to conduct share out/action audits; especially at the end of the first cycle.Preparation of periodic (monthly and weekly) activity work plans

Distributing of VSLA tool kits and coordinating payment and collection of tool kit funds

Academic Qualification

UCE Certificate

Person Specification

Minimum of UCE Certificate
Previous experience supporting community groups and microfinance activities.
Numeracy and literacy skills
Ability to work for long hours
Must resident and familiar with community operations/ structures
Ability in mobilizing community members including vulnerable households and young people
Willingness to volunteer and work beyond working hours
Should have a known good track and pose no danger to children

Willing to sign safeguarding policies and confidentiality protocols

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About Infectious Disease Institute

Industry: NGO

Location: Kampala, Uganda

The Infectious Diseases Institute, established within Makerere University, is a Ugandan not-for-profit organization which aims to strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases; through research and capacity development.