Financial Inclusion Specialist (Regional)

Location: In Uganda

Hiring Firm: Mercy Corps

Type: fulltime

Created Date: 2026-02-19

Deadline: 2026-02-28

Job Description:

The PROPEL Africa Project (Pathways to Resilience, Opportunities, Professional Employment and Learning) aims to address the persistent challenge of youth unemployment and underemployment in Liberia, Senegal, Tanzania and Uganda. Currently, young people encounter systemic barriers to securing dignified employment, arising from misalignments between skills development and labour market needs, and inadequate access to financial resources. Implemented by JA Africa and Mercy Corps, PROPEL responds to these challenges through a dual approach: equipping underserved youth aged 15–30 with relevant, demand-driven business, employability and life skills, while simultaneously improving the way the labour market works for young people

Required Experience: 1-2 YEARS

How to apply:

Financial Inclusion Specialist (Regional) job at Mercy Corps

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