Job Title:   Team Leader for Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy

Organisation: Omia Agribusiness Development Group Limited

Duty Station:  Arua, Uganda

About Organisation:

Omia Agribusiness Development Group Ltd exists to ensure that every farmer in Africa has access to quality Agricultural Inputs, Technical Support and Profitable Markets. The Company was registered on 16th November, 2016 and actual operations started in July, 2018. The Main Office is on Plot 15A, Rhino Camp Road, Arua City. The Company operates in Uganda and across the East African Region. Current branches are in Adjumani, Yumbe, Paidha-Zombo, Bweyale-Kiryandongo, Sambia-Arua and Container Village Kampala.

About Project:

Omia Agribusiness Development Group (OADG) in collaboration with six partners (African Agribusiness Incubation Network (AAIN), Agromax, Tropical Institute of Development Innovations (TRIDI), Uganda Rural Development and Training Institute (URDT), Gudie Leisure Farm (GLF) and Agency for Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD) as the consortium lead received funding from Mastercard Foundation to implement the Sustainable Inclusive Employment Pathways for Young Women (SIYEP) project.

The SIYEP project is a five-year initiative from 2025 to 2030 funded by Mastercard Foundation, led by AFARD, and implemented by Omia Agribusiness Development Group Ltd. The project aims to empower 70,000 young women between 18-35 years in the West Nile districts of Yumbe, Adjumani, Arua, and Koboko, through targeted skilling in agriculture, entrepreneurship and access to market.

Job Summary: The Team Leader for Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy shall coordinate and oversee Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), entrepreneurship training, and financial literacy and inclusion within the groups.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish and oversee VSLAs for project participants, ensuring effective group formation, management, and growth.
• Lead financial literacy training programs, covering topics such as budgeting, savings, credit management, and digital finance.
• Design and implement entrepreneurship training programs, focusing on agribusiness business planning, management, and scalability.
• Identify and develop income-generating opportunities for project participants, supporting them in launching and managing sustainable enterprises.
• Develop materials and resources to support financial literacy and inclusion efforts.
• Promote financial inclusion by educating participants on available financial services and empowering them to make informed financial decisions.
• Track and report on the progress of financial literacy, VSLA, and entrepreneurship programs, including participation rates, outcomes, challenges and its effectiveness.
• Liaise with financial institutions, government agencies, and NGOs to foster partnerships that enhance financial access and entrepreneurship opportunities for youth as well as and represent the project in forums related to financial inclusion.
• And any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
• Job relationship: The role shall be directly supervised and reports to the Project manager and will work closely with other management staff to align project goals with overall business objectives.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Entrepreneurship, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, microfinance, or financial inclusion, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of financial literacy programs, VSLA operations, and entrepreneurship training methodologies.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships with financial institutions and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data collection, report writing, and project management.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary: Competitive
• National Social Security Fund (NSSF): 10% of basic salary
• Medical Insurance: 8% of basic salary
• Group Personal Accident (GPA): 2.5% of basic salary
• Monthly airtime
• Lunch at work
• Opportunities for personal development.

To apply, please send your resume, cover letter and relevant academic documents in one PDF File to jobs@omia.co.ug Only applications submitted via email will be considered; physical applications will not be accepted.

NB: Equal employment opportunity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Youth and Ladies are encouraged to apply.