Business Coach

LEAD4africa (L4A) is a dynamic, faith-based organization whose main office is situated in Muyenga, Kampala, Uganda. It prides itself in the development of the next generation of Discipled Nation Builders based on four thematic focus areas of: Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Academics, and Discipleship, while imparting biblical principles.

The Organization expects to open up a school - Lead High School (LHS) in Bobi Omoro District in January 2027, and seeks to recruit a highly qualified candidate to fill the vacant position of Business Coach - 1 position: -

POSTING DATE: MAY 7, 2026

REPORTS TO: HEADTEACHER

WORKS CLOSELY WITH: HEADTEACHER, DEPUTY HEADMASTER, CAREERS & GUIDANCE TEAM

JOB STATION: LEAD HIGH SCHOOL

JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME

RENUMERATION: ATTRACTIVE/UNDISCLOSED

CLOSING DATE: MAY 30, 2026, COB 4:00PM EAT

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Business Coach is responsible for equipping students with practical entrepreneurial mindsets, business skills, and real-world competencies that prepare them for self-reliance, innovation, ethical enterprise, and economic participation. The role emphasizes experiential learning, mentorship, enterprise projects, and competency-based instruction, integrating Christian values, ethical leadership, and stewardship into business thinking. The Coach supports learners to identify opportunities, develop business ideas, manage small ventures, and apply financial and problem-solving skills in real-life contexts.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Entrepreneurship Education & Competency-Based Instruction

• Design and deliver engaging entrepreneurship and business learning programs aligned with the curriculum and competence-based education principles.
• Facilitate learner-centered, practical instruction focusing on opportunity identification, innovation, problem-solving, and value creation.
• Teach core business concepts, including basic economics, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, marketing, budgeting, record keeping, and business ethics.
• Integrate real-life case studies, simulations, group projects, and enterprise challenges into instruction.
• Promote creativity, resilience, initiative, and responsible risk-taking among students.

2. Student Enterprise Development & Coaching

• Coach students individually and in groups to develop viable business ideas and small-scale enterprises.
• Support learners in writing simple business plans, budgets, and marketing strategies.
• Mentor student-led enterprises, school-based income-generating projects, and innovation clubs.
• Guide students in reflecting on successes, failures, lessons learned, and personal growth.
• Encourage ethical entrepreneurship grounded in integrity, stewardship, and service.

3. Assessment, Monitoring & Learning Outcomes

• Design and implement formative and summative assessments aligned with competency-based outcomes.
• Assess students based on skills acquisition, creativity, teamwork, problem- solving, and practical application.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to support learner improvement and confidence.
• Maintain accurate learner progress records and contribute to academic reporting.

4. Career Guidance, Exposure & Industry Linkages

• Support career guidance initiatives related to business, entrepreneurship, and employability skills.
• Organize exposure activities such as business talks, mentorship sessions, field visits, and entrepreneurship fairs.
• Build partnerships with local entrepreneurs, SMEs, cooperatives, and financial institutions.
• Support students’ transition pathways to further education, vocational training, or self-employment.

5. Co-curricular Programs & Innovation Culture

• Lead or support Entrepreneurship Clubs, Innovation Hubs, Business Challenges, and School Enterprises.
• Organize student exhibitions, pitch days, market days, and competitions.
• Foster a school-wide culture of innovation, productivity, and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with other teachers to integrate entrepreneurship across subjects.

6. Spiritual Leadership, Character & Values Formation

• Model Christian character, integrity, diligence, and ethical leadership.
• Integrate biblical principles such as stewardship, honesty, service, and accountability into entrepreneurship teaching.
• Support holistic student formation—intellectual, moral, spiritual, and practical.
• Participate in devotions, chapel services, and school spiritual activities.

7. Administration, Safeguarding & Professional Conduct

• Maintain accurate records of student participation, projects, and enterprise activities.
• Participate in staff meetings, planning sessions, and professional development.
• Uphold the school’s Child Safeguarding and Protection Policy at all times.
• Adhere strictly to the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) Policy.
• Maintain professional boundaries with students and report safeguarding concerns promptly.

8. Sustainability & Organizational Enterprise Engagement

• Participate in organization-level entrepreneurial and income-generating initiatives that support the school’s long-term sustainability.
• Contribute entrepreneurial insight and enterprise design support to sustainability-focused projects as they arise.
• Propose and help develop new enterprise or sustainability pathways aligned with the school’s mission and strategic goals.
• Collaborate with school leadership and project leads to strengthen the viability, learning value, and sustainability impact of institutional enterprise initiatives, without assuming day-to-day operational responsibility.
• Where appropriate, link organizational enterprise initiatives to student learning and experiential opportunities.

Core Competencies

• Strong entrepreneurial mindset and practical business acumen
• Coaching, mentoring, and facilitation skills
• Creativity, innovation, and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to translate theory into practice
• Integrity, accountability, and ethical leadership
• Commitment to youth development and holistic education

Qualifications and Experience

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Economics, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of practical experience in business, entrepreneurship, enterprise development, or youth economic empowerment.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please address and submit your Job Application, Curriculum Vitae, and supportive documents, as ONE file in PDF, to the Recruitment Committee, and email it to recruitment@4-africa.com

In the e-mail, type the JOB POSITION THAT YOU ARE APPLYING FOR, Your Name ONLY, as the subject of your email. e.g., Leadership and Discipleship Coordinator, Kumi Okwii.

NOTE:

1. Hand-delivered applications will NOT be accepted.

2. Any form of influencing, peddling/canvassing, or related activity will lead to automatic disqualification.