About Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWEA) Uganda Chapter

FAWEA Uganda is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to bridging the gender gap in education at all levels. Established in 1997, FAWEA Uganda is part of the network of 34 African FAWEA Chapters all working towards improving the lives of girls and women across the continent. Together with our partners, we strive to make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities in need. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our noble cause.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Entrepreneurship Officer to lead the full spectrum of the entrepreneurship pathway from opportunity identification, training, incubation start-up funding, to business development support or venture growth for program participants as well as enterprise development for the organisation.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the setting up of the enterprise arm of FAWEA Uganda.
• Build and run entrepreneurship programs that are in line with the goals of the organisation.
• Support Programme Participants to develop viable business proposals.
• Coordinate the delivery and entrepreneurship and business skills trainings for participants.
• Manage the entire start-up grant process from advertisement, due diligence, selection and disbursement of grants.
• Build and maintain partnerships between young entrepreneurs, financial institutions and other strategic actors.
• Coordinate entrepreneurship programmes, including creating linkages with investors, government agencies, mentor-mentee linkages as well as tracking how the linkages are working and reporting as appropriate.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports to the Programme Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business related studies, Agribusiness studies, Entrepreneurship, Economics or related field.
• A Masters’ degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Statistical Packages, Database etc.)

Skills and Experience

• 3 years’ experience in Micro and Medium Enterprise support, youth entrepreneurship, incubators/ accelerators or other relevant field.
• Experience in business plan assessment and training delivery.
• Experience in working with marginalized groups especially young women, PWDs and refugees.
• Ability to deliver high quality proposals and results despite short turnaround times.
• Working knowledge of monitoring and evaluation.
• Proven experience in building, sustaining and leveraging strategic partnerships and relationships.
• Good knowledge and appreciation of women’s rights and gender.
• Strong coordination, negotiation (including with donors) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to multi-task.
• Strong skills in conceptual, analytical, and strategic thinking.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent networking and communications skills.
• Ability to conduct scoping research and synthesise vast information into fundable ideas.

Note:

Suitably qualified young women are particularly encouraged to apply. While we appreciate all expressions of interest for this role, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Lead the setting up of the enterprise arm of FAWEA Uganda.
• Build and run entrepreneurship programs that are in line with the goals of the organisation.
• Support Programme Participants to develop viable business proposals.
• Coordinate the delivery and entrepreneurship and business skills trainings for participants.
• Manage the entire start-up grant process from advertisement, due diligence, selection and disbursement of grants.
• Build and maintain partnerships between young entrepreneurs, financial institutions and other strategic actors.
• Coordinate entrepreneurship programmes, including creating linkages with investors, government agencies, mentor-mentee linkages as well as tracking how the linkages are working and reporting as appropriate.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports to the Programme Coordinator.

• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Statistical Packages, Database etc.)
• Experience in business plan assessment and training delivery.
• Experience in working with marginalized groups especially young women, PWDs and refugees.
• Ability to deliver high quality proposals and results despite short turnaround times.
• Working knowledge of monitoring and evaluation.
• Proven experience in building, sustaining and leveraging strategic partnerships and relationships.
• Good knowledge and appreciation of women’s rights and gender.
• Strong coordination, negotiation (including with donors) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to multi-task.
• Strong skills in conceptual, analytical, and strategic thinking.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent networking and communications skills.
• Ability to conduct scoping research and synthesise vast information into fundable ideas.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business related studies, Agribusiness studies, Entrepreneurship, Economics or related field.
• A Masters’ degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.