Trainers of Trainees (14) at Hunger Fighters Uganda (HFU), Isingiro & Kyangwali Field Offices
Job Description
POSITION: TRAINERS OF TRAINEES – TOTS (14)
- Job Location: Isingiro & Kyangwali Field Offices
- Employment Type: Contract
- Reporting: Nutritionists
Job Purpose:
The Trainer of Trainees (ToT) will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering comprehensive training and capacity-building initiatives for project staff and community-based facilitators involved in the “NutriCash” activities. This role ensures the effective and standardized implementation of nutrition-sensitive cash transfers and related social and behavioral change communication (SBCC) activities at the community level.
Key Roles & Responsibilities: Training & Capacity Building:
- Develop and adapt nutrition, hygiene, and cash transfer training manuals and materials based on project requirements and national/international guidelines.
- Provide ongoing technical support, mentorship, and on-the-job training to field teams to strengthen their capacity in program implementation.
- Ensure the “cascading effect” of training is effective, and that knowledge and skills
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Program Implementation Support:
- Provide technical input to ensure the integration and delivery of NutriCash activities.
- Participate in community sensitization and mobilization activities related to the
NutriCash activities.
- Conduct field visits to monitor the application of training knowledge and identify household nutrition challenges, providing appropriate guidance or referrals to health facilities.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:
- With support from M&E unit, design and use tools (e.g., questionnaires, observations) to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of training programs
- Collaborate with the M&E team to ensure proper data collection, recording, and reporting of training activities and beneficiary progress.
- Document success stories, lessons learned, and challenges encountered during capacity-building activities.
- Prepare and submit timely and accurate reports on all training activities and program progress to the Project Manager.
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Food Science, Rural Development, Agriculture, or a related field is required. A post-graduate degree or professional certification is an advantage.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3-5 years of proven experience in leading trainings or capacity- building initiatives, preferably within an NGO setting
- Demonstrated experience in nutrition programming, social protection, or cash- based interventions (CBT) is essential.
- Experience in developing training materials and resources for diverse audiences
- Prior experience working in humanitarian or development contexts is desirable.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong presentation, public speaking, and group facilitation skills
- Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills Proficiency in English and relevant local languages may be required.
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- Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data collection tools
- Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and adapt to changing field environments
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applications should be addressed to
- The Head of Human Resource, Hunger Fighters Uganda, P.O Box, 28175, Kampala
- Hand delivered to Hunger Fighters Uganda Head Office or through e-mail:
hr@hfug.org and copy: p.agaba@hfug.org
Deadline for submission is 19th December 2025 at 5:00pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Note:
- HFU offers equal opportunities to both women and men.
- Solicitation will lead to automatic disqualification.
