Background

LM International (LM) is a Swedish non-profit global foundation working to see the people we serve have a dignified life in a sustainable world. Since 1958, we have operated in over 80 countries and are currently active in 25 countries across four continents. Our mission is to empower individuals to create sustainable futures while preserving planetary health for future generations. We collaborate with governments, partner organisations, donors, civil society, nonprofits, the private sector, academia, individuals, and grantees to drive lasting change. As a leading actor in diverse partner platforms with experience in the UN and EU systems as well as with DANIDA, NORAD, SIDA, LM has developed vast experience of nurturing innovation through effective partnership modalities that lead the way in global development, where innovation and emerging technology is utilised to tackle complex challenges.

Purpose of position

The Training Facilitator (working 50% of time only) will equip Incubation Hub participants, e-mobility graduates, boda riders, and savings-group members with practical business, financial literacy, employability, and enterprise-development skills through engaging training and coaching. The role delivers programme-approved content, adapts sessions to participants’ needs, provides follow-up support, maintains accurate attendance and learning records, and shares timely feedback to strengthen programme quality and participant outcomes. The role is responsible for effective facilitation and participant support.

Main areas of responsibility

1. Incubation Hub Training

• Training within business fundamentals and entrepreneurship to hub participants every week
• Teaching within employability and soft skills to e-mobility graduates and to women and youth joining the sector.
• Run follow-up session on registering and formalising a business, for small businesses ready to take that step
• Support run the annual Green Business Bootcamp, and run the Shark Tank event

2. Coordination, Quality Assurance, Learning & Compliance

• Maintain records and reports
• Deliver timely monthly/quarterly reports
• Ensure lessons learnt are documented and shared.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Diploma in adult education, community development, business, or something similar.
• Business mentorship and coaching certificate would be great to have.
• Has worked with, digital financial literacy, or similar methods before is an added advantage.
• Previous experience working with boda riders and or similar informal groups on financial literacy and business development is an added advantage.
• Experience running trainings, coaching and/or group sessions for boda riders or similar groups, on business development and entrepreneurship skills
• Fluent in English, and Luganda.
• Ability & flexibility to travel within Kampala and up Country when required.

Why Join LM International?

• Be part of a global non-profit faith-based foundation committed to sustainable development, humanitarian aid and global impact in the most fragile environments.
• Work in a collaborative and dynamic international environment with passionate professionals.
• Work in a meaningful and impactful role with the opportunity to shape and lead a key function within LM’s global operations.

Please note:

• The role is open only to candidates with the right to work in Uganda. We review applications on a rolling basis and may fill the position before the closing date. The role is intended to start as soon as possible. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply at the earliest opportunity.

• Training within business fundamentals and entrepreneurship to hub participants every week
• Teaching within employability and soft skills to e-mobility graduates and to women and youth joining the sector.
• Run follow-up session on registering and formalising a business, for small businesses ready to take that step
• Support run the annual Green Business Bootcamp, and run the Shark Tank event
• Maintain records and reports
• Deliver timely monthly/quarterly reports
• Ensure lessons learnt are documented and shared.

• Fluent in English, and Luganda.
• Ability & flexibility to travel within Kampala and up Country when required.
• Experience running trainings, coaching and/or group sessions for boda riders or similar groups, on business development and entrepreneurship skills

• Diploma in adult education, community development, business, or something similar.
• Business mentorship and coaching certificate would be great to have.
• Has worked with, digital financial literacy, or similar methods before is an added advantage.
• Previous experience working with boda riders and or similar informal groups on financial literacy and business development is an added advantage.