i-Upshift Trainer-Mentor (6)

ABOUT US

New Life Horizon Initiative (NELHIN) is a refugee-led organization based in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Isingiro District, Uganda. Established in January 2020, we are committed to empowering refugees and host communities through education, livelihoods, and social innovation.

In partnership with ILO PROSPECTS, NELHIN is implementing the i-UPSHIFT program – a human-centered design methodology that equips youth with entrepreneurial, social innovation and problem-solving skills. This initiative, jointly supported by ILO and UNICEF, provides young people with the tools and mentorship needed to develop sustainable solutions to community challenges, such as unemployment, waste management and environmental conservation.

As part of this effort, i-UPSHIFT has already reached 1,200 refugee and host community youth, generating over 240 social innovations. Among them, 50 outstanding innovations received USD 5,000 in seed funding to scale their prototypes into viable social businesses.

To support this impactful program, NELHIN is looking for a dedicated i-Upshift Trainer-Mentor to lead mobilization, training and mentorship activities, fostering a new generation of innovative youth leaders.

POSITION SUMMARY

The role requires an i-UPSHIFT Trainer-Mentor with a strong background in youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and social innovation. This position supports the implementation of the i-UPSHIFT program, which equips young people with problem-solving, leadership and entrepreneurial skills.

As an i-UPSHIFT Trainer-Mentor, you will be responsible for mobilizing youth, facilitating interactive bootcamps and providing structured mentorship to help participants develop innovative solutions to community challenges. The role also involves monitoring progress, documenting outcomes, and ensuring program objectives are met efficiently.

This position requires strong facilitation, mentorship and leadership skills, along with the ability to track impact and drive continuous improvement in the program’s implementation.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Youth Mobilization & Selection

• Identify, engage and mobilize youth from refugee and host communities.
• Collaborate with i-Upshift Trainer-Mentors, local stakeholders and implementing partners.
• Participate in coordination meetings to ensure program success.

• Ensure efficient utilization of program resources.

2. Facilitation of i-Upshift Bootcamps

• Deliver engaging and interactive i-Upshift training sessions using innovative facilitation techniques.
• Provide hands-on coaching and guidance to help youth develop their ideas into actionable projects.
• Lead by example by demonstrating practical skills during training.

• Organize training schedules to ensure maximum participation.

3. Mentorship & Coaching

• Guide selected youth groups through structured mentorship programs with weekly milestones.

• Track and document progress, assess prototypes and explore opportunities for market linkages.

4. Monitoring & Documentation

• Capture project impact through photos, videos and reports.
• Supervise and support youth-led innovations to ensure long-term success.

• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Project Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Strong understanding of the i-UPSHIFT methodology and experience in its implementation.
• Certification from an UPSHIFT training program (mandatory).
• Commitment to NELHIN’s vision and the goals of the ILO PROSPECTS Partnership.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership, organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
• Capacity to work in a multicultural and dynamic environment.

• Conflict resolution and mentorship skills to support young innovators.

 APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents to recruitment@nelhin.org by 5:00 PM on February 14th, 2025:

1. Updated resume (CV), detailing relevant work experience and skills.
2. A cover letter expressing your passion for youth empowerment and social innovation, as well as your approach to mentorship and facilitation.

1. Two professional references (minimum) who can speak to your abilities and character.

Please ensure the subject line of your email is ” i-UPSHIFT Trainer-Mentor Application “. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.

 FEEDBACK

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by February 21st, 2025. We appreciate all applications and encourage all candidates to apply for future opportunities with us.