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Go Empower Communities for Development Initiative (GECOD INITIATIVE) is a youth, women and young people led Non-profit Community Based Organisation founded in 2018, aiming at empowering vulnerable communities to amplify their voices, build their capacity, empower them socio-economically, and support them to achieve quality education and good health.
ARTISAN HAIR DRESSING/TAILORING/CRAFT MAKING
Expression of Interest (EOI) for Local Artisans in Hairdressing and Tailoring
Introduction
GECOD Initiative Uganda and GALS Forum International, with support from the Children's Rights Violence Prevention Fund, are implementing the Adolescent Girls Power Program in Lyantonde Town Council. This program aims to empower adolescent girls by providing them with vocational skills in hairdressing and tailoring, contributing to their economic self-reliance and reducing their vulnerability to violence and exploitation.
Objective
We invite qualified local artisans in hairdressing and tailoring from Lyantonde Town Council to express interest in training adolescent girls at designated safe spaces within the community. The training will focus on equipping the girls with practical skills in these trades to improve their livelihood opportunities.
Scope of Work
Selected artisans will be required to:
• Conduct practical training sessions for adolescent girls in hairdressing or tailoring.
• Provide mentorship and guidance on professional and entrepreneurial skills.
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure the safe and supportive learning environment at the designated safe spaces.
• Deliver training over an agreed-upon period, with clear learning outcomes.
Eligibility Criteria
Interested artisans must meet the following criteria:
• Be residents of or have a business within Lyantonde Town Council.
• Have at least two years of experience in hairdressing or tailoring.
• Demonstrate the ability to train and mentor young people, particularly adolescent girls.
• Have a working business or facility that could be visited by program staff for verification.
• Be committed to the empowerment and protection of adolescent girls.
• Be residents of or have a business within Lyantonde Town Council.
• Have at least two years of experience in hairdressing or tailoring.
• Demonstrate the ability to train and mentor young people, particularly adolescent girls.
How to Apply
Interested artisans should submit the following documents:
1. A letter of interest detailing relevant experience in training and mentoring.
2. A copy of their business registration or operational license (if applicable).
3. Two references from clients or trainees.
4. A proposed training plan, including duration and method of delivery.
Submission Guidelines
All submissions made following the application template should be sent via email to ed.gecodinitiative2018@gmail.com or delivered to GECOD offices at Cell 2B, after Lyantonde Hospital, Kaliiro Ward, Lyantonde TC by 20th September 2024.
For inquiries, contact us at +256772586918 / +256 784 327460 or ed.gecodinitiative2018@gmail.com or akokester@gmail.com
Deadline
The deadline for submission of applications is Friday, 20th September 2024.
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GECOD INITIATIVE UGANDA