Gender-Sensitive Youth Leadership Training Facilitator
FINCA Uganda
Category
Management
Deadline
Sep 19, 2025
Location
Uganda
About FINCA Uganda
FINCA Uganda launched in 1992 to support small business development in rural areas through the village banking model. Adapting to the needs of a changing market, we have expanded our offerings to include a range of financial products, including business, agriculture, solar, and education loans, as well as competitive savings options.
Our network of branches and branchless channels like mobile banking and ATMs offer convenient options for our 140,000 customers. Our commitment to accessibility extends with our money transfer services and 24/7 access to funds via the FINCA Access card, which is accepted at more than 500 ATM locations throughout Uganda. Credit scoring allows us to offer faster loan application processing times and free financial literacy training equips customers with financial management skills to help them achieve their financial goals.
FINCA Uganda is a subsidiary of FINCA Microfinance Coöperatief U.A., a Dutch holding company owned by FINCA Microfinance Holding Company LLC (FMH). FMH is a socially-responsible investment partnership that owns and operates microfinance institutions and banks worldwide. FMH’s majority shareholder is FINCA International, Inc. a Washington, D.C.-based not-for-profit organization working to end poverty worldwide, while KfW holds a minority share. Millions of entrepreneurs rely on FMH’s commitment to customer protection and an unmatched customer experience to help build a better future for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Our network of branches and branchless channels like mobile banking and ATMs offer convenient options for our 140,000 customers. Our commitment to accessibility extends with our money transfer services and 24/7 access to funds via the FINCA Access card, which is accepted at more than 500 ATM locations throughout Uganda. Credit scoring allows us to offer faster loan application processing times and free financial literacy training equips customers with financial management skills to help them achieve their financial goals.
FINCA Uganda is a subsidiary of FINCA Microfinance Coöperatief U.A., a Dutch holding company owned by FINCA Microfinance Holding Company LLC (FMH). FMH is a socially-responsible investment partnership that owns and operates microfinance institutions and banks worldwide. FMH’s majority shareholder is FINCA International, Inc. a Washington, D.C.-based not-for-profit organization working to end poverty worldwide, while KfW holds a minority share. Millions of entrepreneurs rely on FMH’s commitment to customer protection and an unmatched customer experience to help build a better future for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Job Description
Finca is seeking a Gender-Sensitive Youth Leadership Training Facilitator (Consultant) to design, adapt, and deliver a culturally inclusive Youth Leadership Train-the-Trainer program in Uganda and Tanzania. The consultant will review existing resources, develop tailored curricula and materials, integrate local case studies, and provide hands-on training and mentorship to staff, enabling them to sustain youth leadership development programs within their organizations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct a mapping and review of existing youth leadership development resources in both countries.
- Adapt content to reflect local realities, cultural norms, and workplace contexts, ensuring it resonates with staff from diverse backgrounds.
- Integrate real-world case studies, success stories, and examples from Uganda, Tanzania, or other similar contexts.
- Develop a structured Youth Leadership Train of Trainer (ToT) curriculum incorporating cultural inclusivity and gender equity principles.
- Produce facilitator guides, participant materials, and supporting resources tailored for multicultural audiences.
- Deliver the Youth Leadership ToT program to selected staff (e.g., training managers, HR managers, aspiring facilitators) using interactive, experiential, and culturally responsive learning techniques.
- Equip participants to deliver the Youth Leadership Program annually within their subsidiaries.
- Mentor and coach trainers to address cultural nuances in leadership development.
Requirements
- Master’s degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Education, Intercultural Studies, Leadership, Human Resources, Social Sciences, or related fields.
- Certification in facilitation, intercultural communication, or coaching is an advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience designing and delivering leadership programs. o Proven track record in gender-sensitive and culturally adaptive training. o Demonstrated expertise in Training of Trainers (ToT) approaches
- Experience working in or with organizations in developing countries is an advantage.
- Strong intercultural communication and facilitation skills.
- Deep understanding of the intersection of culture, gender, and leadership. o Ability to adapt language, examples, and activities for different cultural learning styles.
- Proficiency with both in-person and virtual facilitation tools
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