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7 Fresher O’ Level Volunteer NGO Jobs – Community Based Trainer – Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

Job Title:  Community Based Trainer (7 Fresher O’ Level Volunteer NGO Jobs)

Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

Duty Station: Wakiso, Nebbi, Masindi, Hoima, Uganda

Reports to: Social Worker

 

About the Company:

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is an independently governed institute within the College of Health Sciences at Makerere University and has the mission “To strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development.” IDI has operations across Uganda as well as in a number of other African countries and has a staffing of over 1,000 managing multiple projects in research, clinical services, public health and training.

 

Job Summary:   The Community Based Trainer 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 Duties and 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

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • 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

 

How to Apply:
All interested candidates should apply online at the link below.

 

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Deadline: 25th September 2024

 

NB: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

 

 

 

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