Facilitation for Innovations and Sustainable Productivity (FINASP) is a national humanitarian and development NGO with its head office in Lira City, a regional office in Soroti City and a contact office in Kampala. FINASP envisions a sustainably vibrant, innovative and self reliant community. Our work focuses on three core areas:
- Sustainable Livelihoods – Enhancing food, nutrition and income security; natural resource management, climate change adaptation and mitigation, disaster risk reduction, WASH and skills development for youth and women.
- Research and Innovations – Driving advancements in practices, technology adoption, and community-based solutions to address pressing environmental and economic challenges.
- Organizational Development – Strengthening institutional capacities for a sustained, and effective service delivery and community empowerment.
For more information about FINASP, visit:| www.finaspug.org
Key Responsibilities:
The CEO is responsible for the implementation of the PIP. The CEO is the line manager of the FEOs in the district and is responsible for their overall performance. Specific tasks are:
- Lead, guide, plan, budget and report on all INSPIRE activities implemented by FEOs.
- Participate in- and contribute to- the planning & reporting cycle of the district team.
- Ensure smooth cooperation with the other members of the district teams and DLG.
- Ensuring FEOs have the logistics to implement all planned activities
- Participating in all PIP Harvesting Workshops and reporting on these (with the FEO).
- Monitor the implementation of the plans formulated during the Harvesting Workshops.
- Support, guide and coordinate implementation of Community Action Plans (CAPs) across the district in collaboration with the DLG (CDOs) and other stakeholders
- Support the FEO & MDO in reviewing and validating the assessments of Entrepreneurial Groups prioritized by the community in the Harvesting Workshop.
- Lead the implementation of Module 4 (restoration site) per sub-county
- Lead and implement the PIP Environmental Education process in one selected primary and secondary school per sub-county
- Selected CEOs are Master Trainers on communication and facilitation skills, and they will train and coach the FEO of their CSO in these skills
- Work with the MERL team on monitoring & documenting all PIP activities in the district
- Contribute to the showcasing and dissemination of best practices via radio, video, internet and leaflets.
- Perform any other roles and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Project Coordinator or the management of FINASP.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A master’s degree or a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agro-ecology, Natural resources, environmental science, Agricultural land use and mgt, Agricultural extension or related fields.
- At least 5 years of experience in community engagement, project management, or development work.
- Proven experience in supervising teams, managing stakeholder relationships, and reporting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Knowledge of Participatory Integrated Planning (PIP) is desired
- Experience working with rural communities, particularly in Northern Uganda.
- Fluency in the local languages of the project area.
- Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid riding permit
How to apply
Candidates with suitable qualifications and interest should address their applications to: The Executive Director (ED), FINASP, P.o Box, 429 Lira and submit application together with:
The CV with at least 2 professional referees, motivation letter, authentic academic documents and work related documents including copies of the national ID, Riding Permit and LC1 letter: Indicate the position applying for and DELIVER To:
FINASP Head Office,
Plot 16, Erute Road, Senior Quarters, Next to Churchill Nursery and Primary
School, about 100 meters from Lira Hotel, Lira City.
The deadline for applications is 20th May, 2026 at 5 PM EAT. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. FINASP is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, youth, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Should you desire to inquire anything related to this Job advertisement, kindly write to finaspug@gmail.com not later than 15th May, 2026, 5PM EAT.
NOTE!!!
FINASP has zero tolerance to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), safe guarding, bribery / fraud and any form of malpractice. Should you have any concerns related to any form of malpractice during this recruitment process: – write to: report@finaspug.org or reach out to the safe guarding officer on: +256-763-144296.
Kindly note that all safeguarding, SEA, bribery / fraud concerns at FINASP are treated with utmost confidentiality and seriously investigated to logical conclusions. We wish you good luck as you aspire to work with us at FINASP and contribute to a sustainably vibrant, innovative and self-reliant community.
