| Project name and number | 2024-40 – Liberation Community Finance |
| Country – Locality | Nateete, Kampala, Uganda |
| Nature of the mission | Micro-Finance Training Expert to support the Applicant to develop and deliver training programs that empower local communities, women, and refugees with the financial knowledge and skills necessary to successfully manage micro-loans and entrepreneurial activities |
| The applicant | Liberation Community Finance is a rural and peri-urban microfinance institution dedicated to promoting financial inclusion among underserved communities in Uganda. Currently serving over 5,000 customers—72% of whom are women—across seven branches, the organization provides small loans to the rural population with the aim of ensuring financial inclusion |
| Assistance requested | • Develop and implement a tailored micro-finance training program for local communities, women, and refugee groups. • Enhance beneficiaries’ understanding of financial literacy, loan management, and sustainable business practices. • Train trainers of the Applicant and community leaders to ensure the sustainability of the training initiatives. • Assess the financial challenges faced by target beneficiaries and provide recommendations for improving access to micro-credit. |
| The expected impact | • 20 Staff and 150 women leaders trained on sustainable business practices • Better access to micro-finance and social inclusions of refugees |
| Profile of the Expert sought | • Master’s degree in economics, finance, business administration, development studies, or a related field. • At least 7 years of experience in micro-finance, financial literacy training, or community development. • Proven experience in designing and delivering financial training programs for marginalized groups, particularly women and refugees. • Strong understanding of the micro-credit landscape in Uganda and challenges faced by vulnerable populations. • Excellent communication skills and fluency in English; knowledge of local languages is an added advantage. |
| Working language | English |
| Expected duration and tentative advanced for the mission : | 3 weeks – 2nd quarter 2025 – to be mutually agreed |
| Project Manager at Ex-Change-Expertise (email + telephone) | André Lys andre.lys@ex-change-expertise.be |
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