TEAMLEADER ENTERPRENUERSHIP AND FINANCIAL LITERACY

About Omia Agribusiness Development Group

Omia Agribusiness started operations in 2018 after identifying a gap of limited access to affordable climate smart inputs, extension services and limited access to profitable markets resulting in low yields, food insecurity and abject poverty.

Omia Agribusiness sales and distributes smart climate agricultural inputs to last mile farmers through 15 outlets spread across the country. The company has established a network of agents that helps with last mile access and demonstrations of the best agronomic practices and technologies in Agriculture. We have also developed a USSD code *284*173# that helps farmers to access all our services at the comfort of their farms without need for internet or a smart phone. We provide free on farm extension services to ensure farmers succeed in their farming initiatives.

Omia Agribusiness also provides Market solutions for farmers produce by providing market information, buying back farmer output and linking farmers to other off taker eliminating the brokers who often take advantage of farmers.

Project Summary:

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.

TEAM LEADER ENTERPRENUERSHIP AND FINANCIAL LITERACY (1)

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 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 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.

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Application instructions:

To apply, please send your resume, cover letter and relevant academic documents in one pdf to jobs@omia.co.ug  Only applications submitted via email will be considered; physical applications will not be accepted. The application deadline is 14^th June 2025