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The British Council is hiring a Youth Connect Master Trainer to play a central role in the delivery and quality assurance of the British Council Inclusive Economic Empowerment programme.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Curriculum/ material design and standardisation:
Review and refine the centrally developed training materials to match the Uganda context to ensure consistency and usability.
Collaboration and Co-creation: Work with Master trainers and delivery partner to ensure technical accuracy and contextual relevance.
Integrate learner feedback and contextual realities into curriculum design for inclusiveness and applicability.
Capacity Building for Consistent Delivery
Train facilitators through train-the-trainer programme
Provide coaching and guidance to ensure adherence to standards and pedagogy.
Delivering high-quality professional learning for trainers
Modelling effective facilitation practices
Supporting trainers to understand and deliver the Inclusive Economic Empowerment modules.
Developing the skills, knowledge and confidence of new and existing trainers
Quality Assurance: Compile training reports
Mentorship and coaching
Take a lead role in overseeing mentoring and coaching of young people during placements
Mentor and coach trainers and young people through digital platforms (e.g., WhatsApp and in-person visits)
Develop and support communities of practice for trainers.
Validating Trainers (Successful candidates must be available during this period)
Observing trainer performance using agreed criteria
Providing clear, specific, developmental feedback
Assessing whether trainers meet the required standards
Producing structured and objective validation reports
Identifying strengths and areas for development
Monitoring & Evaluation support
Contribute to Learning and Adaptive Management
Document lessons learned, challenges, and emerging trends from training sessions
Support in Capturing stories of change and beneficiary outcomes during activities
Feed insights into learning forums and programme reviews
Professional Responsibilities
Upholding British Council values and professional standards
Creating positive, inclusive learning environments
Demonstrating cultural sensitivity and professionalism
Working collaboratively as part of a facilitation and validation team
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Demonstrate a good understanding of the Youth Connect Inclusive Economic Empowerment path
Demonstrate deep knowledge in the sector of livelihoods, entrepreneurship, skills development, formal employment.
Ability to translate theory into practical, market-relevant skills for young people
Understanding of systems (labour markets, economic opportunities, youth realities)
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of effective training and learning strategies
Demonstrate leadership and mentoring capacities to train and support others to deliver the IEE offer
Contribute to the design and provision of engaging and effective teaching and learning material
Demonstrate an Inclusive & Learner-Centred Delivery
Demonstrate the ability to organise and deliver well-structured activities related to course learning outcomes and local context
Demonstrated understanding on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion approach
Delivery of Facilitation Course Materials
Facilitate participatory and practical learning sessions which inspire, motivate and challenge participants
Adopt and deliver a Youth-Centred Engagement & Empowerment Competencies that facilitates youth voice, co-creation, and leadership.
Adapt an Inclusive & Learner-Centred Delivery approaches where diverse groups (gender, disability, marginalisation) are respected and valued to address barriers to participation and facilitate learning
Be accountable for meeting the set learning outcomes
Guide participants to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs
Personal and Professional Conduct
Model ethical behaviour (integrity, respect, confidentiality) that uphold high professional values and standards that reflect those of the British Council
Create a safe, participatory learning environment where all participants are participants are treated with dignity, recognising the importance of cultural awareness and sensitivity
Deliver high-quality, inclusive learning for participant experiences, differences, and views and approaches.
Maintain professionalism
Continuously improve through feedback and reflection that encourages participants to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their learning and development
Demonstrate a willingness to learn from and actively support others
Create a safe learning environment within which participants feel able to raise issues and share experiences
Create and nurture an enabling learning environment
Work effectively as part of a facilitation team
Other Requirements:
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to travel within the country for workshops and stakeholder meetings.
Proficiency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of local languages is an added advantage.
Eligibility requires applicants to be resident in Uganda with full legal right to live and work in the country.
How to Apply:
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
An updated CV highlighting relevant experience and qualification
Expression of Interest (EOI) narrative
Submission Details:
Both documents must be combined into a single PDF file
All applications must be submitted via email to ug-procurement@britishcouncil.org by 03 July 2026