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About GO USETECH
GO USETECH is a community-centered, non-profit organization dedicated to transforming lives through practical skills development, digital innovation, and vocational empowerment. Operating in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement in Kikuube District, GO USETECH works with refugees and the surrounding host communities to create sustainable livelihood pathways, reduce unemployment, and promote self-reliance.
We run programs in ICT, tailoring, carpentry, agribusiness, bookmaking, digital design, and entrepreneurship, targeting youth, women, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups.
GO USETECH believes in equal opportunity for all. Our work is guided by the principles of inclusivity, accountability, gender equality, and refugee leadership. We collaborate with community structures, local government, and humanitarian partners to deliver impactful and culturally sensitive skills training that supports long-term resilience.
Position Title: Shoe Making Trainer
Duty Station: Kyangwali Refugee Settlement – Kikuube District
Employment Type: 4-Month Contract (Renewable)
Reports To: Vocational Training Coordinator
Job Description
The Shoe Making Trainer will deliver hands-on practical and theoretical training in shoemaking to refugee and host community learners. The trainer will equip participants with employable skills in footwear design, pattern cutting, assembling, stitching, finishing, and quality control.
The ideal candidate should be highly skilled in leatherwork, patient, culturally sensitive, and able to train learners with varied educational backgrounds. The trainer must be committed to empowerment, innovation, and high-standard craftsmanship.
This role contributes directly to improving income-generation opportunities for vulnerable community members, especially women and youth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop a comprehensive shoemaking training curriculum suitable for both beginners and advanced learners.
- Teach trainees how to measure, cut, assemble, stitch, shape, polish, and finish different types of shoes.
- Train learners in repairing worn-out shoes and producing custom-made footwear.
- Ensure proper use, storage, and maintenance of shoemaking tools and machinery.
- Conduct practical assessments and provide continuous feedback to learners.
- Maintain workshop cleanliness, safety standards, and inventory records.
- Organize practical sessions that produce market-quality goods for experiential learning.
- Prepare daily attendance, weekly progress reports, and end-of-training evaluations.
- Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment for women, refugees, and persons with disabilities.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Leatherwork, Crafts Technology, or related vocational field.
- Minimum 2 years of practical experience in shoemaking or footwear production.
- Experience training or teaching in a vocational setting is an added advantage.
- Ability to communicate in one or more settlement languages: Swahili, French, Arabic, Luganda, Runyankole, Runyoro, Kigegere, etc.
- Experience working with refugees or vulnerable groups is a strong advantage.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- Practical teaching abilities and patience.
- Ability to manage diverse learners.
- Good organizational, communication, and reporting skills.
- Cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Priority Applicants
- Women (highly encouraged)
- Refugees (highly needed)
- Persons with disabilities
How to Apply
Send your CV, Cover Letter, Academic Certificates, and National ID/Refugee ID to:
📧 careers@gousetech.org
Deadline: 1st December 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
