Livelihoods Assistant; Agribusiness

Position: Livelihoods Assistant (Agribusiness)
Location: None

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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…