Expert – Life Skills Coach Job at Welthungerhilfe Uganda | Jobs in Uganda

Expert – Life Skills Coach Job at Welthungerhilfe Uganda | Jobs in Uganda

Expert – Life Skills Coach (Full-Time)

Location: Arua, Uganda Employer: Welthungerhilfe Uganda Deadline: July 17, 2025 Industry: NGO / Humanitarian Contract: Initial contract until 31st December 2025, with strong prospects for extension

About Welthungerhilfe

Are you passionate about driving meaningful change in the lives of young people? Do you want to be part of an organization committed to sustainable development and humanitarian assistance? If yes, Welthungerhilfe is your next career destination. Welthungerhilfe is one of Germany’s largest private aid organizations, working independently of political and religious affiliations. Our mission is to eliminate hunger and promote sustainable development worldwide. Our vision is clear: Zero Hunger on a Healthy Planet.

Job Summary

Welthungerhilfe Uganda is hiring a full-time Expert – Life Skills Coach to empower vulnerable youth—especially young women—from refugee and host communities. The successful candidate will help youth build self-confidence, resilience, and essential life skills through group training and personalized coaching.

Key Responsibilities

1. Coaching & Personal Development

• Deliver both one-on-one and group coaching sessions focused on mindset, self-confidence, goal-setting, and foundational life skills.
• Help youth identify their strengths and develop realistic personal and entrepreneurial goals.
• Track individual progress through follow-up sessions and documentation.

2. Mentorship & Motivation

• Identify and train community mentors who can support youth development.
• Organize motivational talks to boost morale and inspire long-term personal growth.

3. Psychosocial Support

• Offer basic psychosocial first aid and provide referrals to specialized mental health services where necessary.
• Create a safe, inclusive space that encourages healing and emotional resilience.

4. Soft Skills & Capacity Building

• Facilitate training on communication, leadership, emotional intelligence, and decision-making.
• Guide youth in developing personalized development plans aligned with career or entrepreneurship goals.

5. Gender Equality & Inclusion

• Ensure equal participation of girls, youth with disabilities, and refugee populations.
• Address gender-based barriers and promote gender-transformative approaches in coaching sessions.

6. Collaboration & Referrals

• Work closely with vocational trainers, social workers, and local partners to provide integrated support.
• Refer youth to relevant services including GBV, mental health, and skills development programs.

7. Monitoring & Reporting

• Maintain confidential coaching records and contribute to project progress reports.
• Document success stories and key learnings for internal use and donor communication.

8. Additional Duties

• Participate in strategic planning and contribute to the overall development of the youth empowerment program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the project or line manager.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Community Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in life coaching, youth mentorship, or psychosocial support—preferably in a humanitarian or development setting.
• Certification in Coaching, Mentorship, or related training is an added advantage.
• Proven experience working with refugees, vulnerable women, and youth in fragile contexts is highly desirable.
• Knowledge or experience with gender-transformative approaches is a strong asset.

What We Offer

Welthungerhilfe offers you a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to sustainable youth development. We provide:

• A gender-independent remuneration structure
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• A supportive and ethical working environment

How to Apply

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact, submit your application through our online recruiting system before July 17, 2025. Apply  Contact Person: Gertrude Munduru Welthungerhilfe is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in its hiring practices. All qualified individuals, including those from refugee and host communities, are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be screened against anti-terrorism lists as part of our standard recruitment procedures.