Project Assistant - Livelihood

About the role

World Vision is recruiting a Project Assistant for its Livelihood programme in Kamwenge, Busiriba Kahunge, Uganda. The post reports to the Area Programme Coordinator and Project Coordinator (Thrive) and covers project planning, implementation, reporting, livelihoods, financial inclusion and market systems strengthening, community engagement, monitoring and safeguarding. It is a local fixed-term position open to local applicants only.

Key responsibilities

• Plan annual project activity plans and budgets, oversee implementation and ensure timely execution to donor and World Vision standards.
• Facilitate rollout of Thrive project models (BEWV, S4T, IMKA, FAST) and coordinate community mobilization and targeting of households.
• Train and mentor community agents, TOTs and trainers, and support producer groups in value chains, financial literacy and enterprise development.
• Link mature S4T groups to Vision Fund Uganda FAST loans and promote digitalization via Dreamsave and Farm Pass.
• Strengthen links with local government, community leaders and faith leaders, build partnerships and run community dialogues on market access and livelihood policies.
• Support GEDSI, integrate the Parish Development Model and mainstream child safeguarding, PSEA and child well-being in all activities.
• Collect and analyze data, maintain beneficiary records, document success stories and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Rural Development or a related field.
• At least two years of experience implementing livelihoods, economic empowerment, agriculture, resilience, financial inclusion or market systems projects.
• Experience with community groups, producer organizations, savings groups and local government structures, and with community-based development projects.
• Must be a practicing Christian and active member of the Church.
• Valid riding permit is an added advantage; ability to communicate in local languages is preferred.

Required skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of value chain development, enterprise development and savings group methodologies.
• Strong report writing, documentation and presentation skills.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and digital data collection systems.
• Experience in monitoring and reporting of donor-funded programmes and grants-funded projects.
• Knowledge of Uganda's agricultural and community development programmes, including the Parish Development Model.