Job Title: Business Development Advisor (Several Volunteer Jobs)
Organisation: United States Peace Corps
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About the Company:
The Peace Corps is an agency of the United States Government, which sends American Volunteer development workers to assist in capacity building and technical assistance activities in over 70 countries worldwide. The United States has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador. Among the offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:
- United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
- Centers for Disease Control
- Peace Corps
Job Summary: Business Development Advisors assist Ugandan households in achieving economic security and improved food and nutrition security. Volunteers work with community members to build the capacity of women, youth and farmers to apply improved money management practices, develop their entrepreneurial potential, implement income generating activities and increase households’ adoption of nutritious diets. Volunteers work in rural communities where people have a higher need for food security and economic development opportunities especially in areas not reached by other organizations. Volunteers also work with schools, health centers and other stakeholders to promote household nutrition.
Volunteers support community members to pursue available employment opportunities, build capacity to create their own economic opportunities, and learn critical money management skills needed to manage household income and expenses. Volunteers collaborate with community members to strengthen the skills individuals need to contribute to the economic security and upward economic mobility of their households.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Train community groups on budgeting, bookkeeping, record keeping and financial literacy
- Support the formation and strengthening of village savings and loans associations
- Train youth and women on entrepreneurship and economic empowerment skills and use of digital tools to promote entrepreneurship
- Train youth, farmers and women on the selection and implementation of viable income generating activities
- Advise farmers on post-harvest handling and value addition to reduce waste and increase profitability through income generating activities
- Assist community members in preparing household gardens
- Train households to prepare nutrient rich foods to improve women’s and children’s diets
- Create awareness and train community members on the effects of climate change and mitigation measures to create climate resilient and food secure communities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any business discipline
- 5 years professional experience in business management
Desired skills
- Competitive candidates will have one or more of the following:
- Experience working with microfinance institutions, youth entrepreneurship, or small business development.
- Small-scale farming and experience with agricultural value addition and post-harvest handling
- Required language skills
- There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position. Although English and Swahili are the official languages in Uganda, rural communities communicate primarily in the local language indigenous to their community. Using the local language is critical to community integration and effective work, so Volunteers receive intensive training to attain the required proficiency level before swearing in. During Pre-Service Training (PST), Trainees learn through community immersion and practice; one-on-one practice with staff and peers; and self-directed learning at the training venue. In addition, extended tutoring or other accommodations are available as needed to help each Trainee succeed. Volunteers are also expected to continue to improve their language skills throughout the course of their service.
How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to join United States Peace Corps in this voluntary position should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 1st January 2025
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