Livelihoods Assistant (Agribusiness)

Lutheran World Federation; None; In loco; EUR 10.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An international humanitarian organization is seeking a Livelihoods Assistant (Agribusiness) in Italy to focus on youth mobilization and vocational skills development. You will design training programs, collaborate with local businesses for job placements, and support community initiatives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Agribusiness and experience in community work. The role requires excellent communication skills and knowledge of local languages. This is a full-time position with a 12-month contract, starting ASAP.

Competenze

• At least 3 years proven experience in community work or youth development.
• Knowledge of the project location's social, cultural, and economic context.
• Familiarity with refugee host-community settings is an added advantage.

Mansioni

• Mobilize youth and provide support for their skills development.
• Plan and organize skills training workshops for young people.
• Liaise with local businesses to create job placement opportunities.
• Conduct outreach activities to establish strategic alliances.
• Monitor the progress of participants and provide necessary feedback.

Conoscenze

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of local languages spoken in Adjumani and Kiryandongo

Motorcycle riding skills

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world.

A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and for our field presence in hard‑to‑reach areas. Our work is people‑centered and community‑based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and in order to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures.

LWF Uganda works closely with United Nations agencies (UNHCR, UNFPA, UNICEF, WFP), PRM, EU/ECHO, BFTW, etc. LWF Related and faith‑based agencies and their back donors. For additional information, please see www.lutheranworld.org/World Service.

Position Overview

Job Title: Livelihoods Assistant (Agribusiness)

No. of Positions: Three (3)

Place of Assignment: Adjumani and Kiryandongo District.

Reports To: Project Officer Agribusiness.

Starting date: ASAP

Duration of Contract: 12 months

The closing date for applications: 18th January 2026.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Agribusiness Officer, you will be responsible for community‑level youth mobilization, providing support and guidance to young people in developing their entrepreneurial, vocational, and interpersonal skills for dignified and fulfilling work opportunities. You will engage with the community, identify training needs, and create opportunities for young people to acquire relevant skills and enhance their employability. You will play a critical role in supporting the implementation of the project activities under the AMS project by working closely with participants on a day‑to‑day basis. This includes technical backstopping and other support to beneficiary individual youth, farmer‑led youth organisations and associations, and other stakeholders such as local CBOs/NGOs and private sector players, input dealers, and off‑takers who are working with project beneficiaries.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with project manager, Agribusiness officer and consortium partner staff to design and develop tools, market‑relevant skilling curriculum and training materials tailored to the needs of young people.
• Plan and organise skills training workshops, vocational training sessions, financial literacy, and other educational activities in coordination with project staff, stakeholders, and local technical and vocational training institutions.
• Liaise with local businesses, employers, and industries to create job placement opportunities, internships, and apprenticeships for trained young people.
• Assist in identifying market opportunities and potential business partnerships for young entrepreneurs.
• Collaborate with the project team to identify innovative approaches to expand the programme’s reach and impact.
• Conduct regular outreach activities, meetings, awareness sessions and closely work with key stakeholders to establish strategic alliances and secure support.
• Organise community meetings and awareness sessions to promote the programme’s objectives and opportunities.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to programme participants, offering support in setting goals, career planning, skills identification, interests, entrepreneurial aspirations and personal development.
• Assist participants in developing business plans, market penetration, market research, product/service branding, customer acquisition and feasibility studies for their proposed ventures.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor the skills training, implementation of business plans and provide feedback to the participants.
• Facilitate access to financial services, microcredit and business development resources for beneficiary youth.
• Engage with the local community and maintain strong relationships with refugee and host communities including young people, parents, community leaders and relevant stakeholders to identify skill gaps and training needs.
• Participate in CBF selection recruitment, screening and selection, ensuring inclusivity and diversity.
• Identify and engage with participants, assessing their needs and aspirations and jointly design strategies to help them realise their dreams.
• Collaborate with other project staff and partners to develop and implement operational plans and detailed strategies for the effective implementation of Youth in Work interventions.
• Collect and maintain accurate records of participant profiles, progress, and achievements.
• Monitor the progress and performance of the participants, providing feedback and assistance as needed to ensure their successful completion of the programme.
• Prepare reports on programme activities, including success stories, document achievements, challenges, and lessons learned for Programme management and stakeholders.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Enterprise Development, social work, community development, or related field.
• At least 3 years proven experience in community work, youth development, or related fields.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with diverse stakeholders, including youth, community leaders and employers.
• Knowledge of the project location and its social, cultural and economic context is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of local languages spoken in the Adjumani and Kiryandongo is desirable.
• Familiarity with work in refugee host‑community settings is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Motorcycle riding skills is an added advantage.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LWF is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. LWF is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organisation’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.

Only short‑listed candidates will be contacted.