Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 15 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Background
Enabel in Uganda is seeking to recruit a dynamic and competent individual to fill the vacancy for the position of Enterprise Development and Decent Work Expert based in Kampala
The person is responsible for providing an overarching support to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Business Development Service providers and contribute to targeted value chain development activities.

Job description
• You coordinate the mapping, engagement, and capacity needs assessment of potential enterprises, and Business Member Organisations (BMOs) or other Business Development Service providers for enterprise and value chain development;
• You coordinate and provide technical support to BMOs and selected SMEs identified through capacity needs assessments;
• You coordinate and ensure quality Business Development Service delivery to selected SMEs for improved business performance and decent job creation;
• You coordinate sensitization and capacity building of BMOs and their members in integrating decent work practices;
• Together with sector experts (Environment/Green Economy and Agriculture) you contribute to value chain development activities and inclusion of small holders through cluster and lead firm approaches

Your profile
• Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Financial Management, Entrepreneurship, Enterprise Development, Business and Development, International Business or any other related studies.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in the development and implementation of financial and non-financial business support services geared towards the scaling or growth of small and medium-sized enterprises and net job creation
• At least 5 years of experience in building investment readiness of SMEs and establishing linkages with financing opportunities
• Experience in inclusive value chain development through private sector engagement strategies;
• Experience in supporting the integration of decent work principles in business operations
• Excellent understanding of the local economy and the local economic opportunities, in particular in the agriculture and green economy sectors;
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact and build partnerships with the private sector in Uganda (SMEs, large companies, Business Membership Organisations/sector associations);
• Expertise in developing business growth strategies, business planning and development, coaching and mentoring of enterprises or business development service providers, access to finance support, product development/differentiation, value addition, internationalization strategies, and other related areas aimed at supporting SME growth and decent job creation;

We offer you
• An exciting and varied learning experience in an international environment and warm team.
• A 40-month contract or you are included in the recruitment reserve for a period of 3 years.
• You are based in Kampala
• A salary package comprising a Annual gross salary between UGX 144,000,000 and UGX 168,000,000 that is commensurate with experience and in accordance with our salary scales, medical insurance and a 13th-month paid in December.

Every person who fulfils the conditions listed in our job advertisements may apply. Enabel is committed to equal opportunities and diversity in its workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, origin, age, religion, disability status or any other factor other than competence.



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Apply here https://jobs.enabel.be/go/All-vacancies/4648801/
At the latest by Friday 26th January, 2024 at 11:59 pm (EAT) and include your application letter and updated CV (maximum 3 pages).
Only applications submitted via the above link will be considered.


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