With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

World Vision Lesotho (WVL) seeks dynamic and experienced ILO-certified SIYB Trainers to deliver technical entrepreneurship and business management training as part of the Economic Inclusion Package under the Pathways to Sustainable Livelihoods Project (PSLP). The trainers will work closely with local coaches, youth, women, and persons with disabilities to build their entrepreneurial skills and improve their ability to start and manage micro-enterprises using the SIYB methodology. The trainers will be supporting the districts of Maseru, Botha-Bothe, Qacha’s Nek, Mokhotlong and Thaba-Tseka on a short-term contract (3 months, renewable based on performance and availability of funding).

Key Outputs/Responsibilities:

Facilitate Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions for up to 200 local business coaches in the ILO SIYB methodology.Deliver modular entrepreneurship training (Generate Your Business Idea, Start Your Business, Improve Your Business) adapted to local context and literacy levels.Support development and contextualization of training materials and manuals aligned with WV and ILO standards.Ensure that training is gender-responsive and inclusive, particularly for women and people with disabilities.Monitor and assess learning outcomes of coaches and beneficiaries.Provide mentorship and post-training support to coaches and groups to ensure continuity and application of SIYB principles.Ensure compliance with safeguarding, Do No Harm principles, and social inclusion policies.Contribute to training reports, lesson learned, and best practices documentation.

Qualifications (Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills) and Experience:

ILO SIYB Certified Trainer or Master Trainer (attach certificate).At least 5 years of experience facilitating business development/entrepreneurship training using the SIYB methodology.Demonstrated experience in facilitating Training of Trainers (ToT) in entrepreneurship or livelihoods programs.Strong understanding of adult learning principles, gender-responsive training, and low-literacy training techniques.Fluency in Sesotho and English.Experience working in rural settings and with vulnerable populations (youth, women, PWDs).Excellent facilitation, communication, and mentorship skills.

Other Attributes:

Ability to use digital tools for training and monitoring (e.g., tablets).Experience working in donor-funded projects (e.g., EU, World Bank).

PROFILE:  Core Capabilities:         

Be Safe and ResilientLearn and DevelopDeliver ResultsBe AccountableImprove and Innovate

Working Environment / Conditions:

Frequent field travel to five districts and rural community councils.Flexible hours depending on community schedules.Occasional weekend training sessions.

REMUNERATION: Competitive with market standards

 

Application Requirements:

Please upload your CV and covering letter with copies of educational certificates, transcripts and national ID. A copy of your ILO SIYB certification must be included in the package. You are requested to provide, on your CV, full details of three referees (two professional and one spiritual) plus one HR Practitioner. The required details are full referees’ names, designation, email address and contact numbers. 

 

Closing Date: 3rd August, 2025

As a child-focused organization, World Vision Lesotho is committed to the protection and well-being of children. We follow strict child safeguarding policies and conduct thorough background checks, including criminal record checks, to ensure a safe environment for children.

World Vision Lesotho is an equal opportunity employer and upholds Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles. WORLD VISION DOES NOT REQUIRE ANY FORM OF PAYMENT FOR A JOB OFFER OR OTHER RELATED CONSIDERATIONS”

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only