Enterprise Development and Decent Work Officer
Description
Enterprise Development and Decent Work Officer
M/F
Enabel is the Belgian development agency. It implements Belgium’s governmental cooperation. The agency also works for other national and international donors. With its partners in Belgium and abroad, Enabel offers solutions to address pressing global challenges: Climate Change, Urbanisation, Human Mobility, Peace and Security, Economic and Social Inequality as well as promotes Global Citizenship. With over 2,000 staff, Enabel manages about 170 projects in twenty countries, in Belgium, Africa and the Middle East.
Background
Enabel in Uganda is looking for passionate, dynamic individuals to fill 2 vacancies for Enterprise Development and Decent Work Officer.
The Enterprise Development and Decent Work Officer (s) will map and assess Business Membership Organisations (BMOs) and member enterprises for increased productivity and decent jobs creation as well as support and subsidize actions identified through assessments of the selected BMOs and selected companies.
Tasks and Responsibilities
You lead the assessment of the BMOs in terms of governance, financial management and their effectiveness to service delivery to their members.
You work with the selected BMOs to identify, assess and select 45-50 partner companies in the agricultural sectors (focus on agro-processors) and sectors of the green economy.
You develop and coordinate tailored packages including regular on-site coaching sessions complemented by specific training, tools and networking opportunities.
You coordinate organizational strengthening support to the selected BMOs in order to enhance their capabilities to implement interventions activities
Required qualifications and experience
A Masters’ degree in Business Administration, Economics or any other related field
A Bachelor’s degree in private sector development, business administration, Economics, Investment finance or any other related field
At least 5 years of relevant experience in implementing activities geared towards enterprise growth in sectors of agriculture and green economy.
A minimum of 3 years proven experience in private sector development, provision of business development services, and employment promotion
Proven experience in project management and capacity building for businesses.
