Business Development Officer Charity Jobs – War Child Canada (WCC)
Job Title: Business Development Officer
Organization: War Child Canada (WCC)
Funding Source: Master Card Foundation (MCF)
Reports to: Project Manager, Secondary ALP Project
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
War Child Canada is an internationally recognized charity organization registered in Toronto, Canada that works with war-affected communities to help children reclaim their childhood through access to education, opportunity and justice. War Child Canada takes an active role in raising public awareness around the impact of war on communities and the shared responsibility to act. When war itself ends, the consequences endure. A lack of employment opportunities, the absence of effective economic or social structures, an under-educated population and a culture of impunity around rights violations combine to create conditions that make a return to conflict all too possible. But by making a long-term investment to create an environment in which childhood can thrive, the cycle of violence can be broken.
About ALP Program:
In 2018, War Child Canada started implementation of a new innovative education program in Adjumani district, focusing on improving access to secondary education for our of schools refugee and host community children through lower secondary Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). One of the key components of this Master Card Foundation (MCF) supported program is establishing and strengthening the capacity and engagement of local Community Education Committees (CEC) including providing business development and income generation support.
Job Summary: The Business Development Officer will provide business development and income generation support to Community Education Committees (CEC). This include, capacity building and training on business development and management, entrepreneurship, financial and in-kind support, basic book-keeping, saving, and provision of continuous technical and management advice and support. The post holder will work closely with other members of the lower secondary ALP program and other support function staff, and will work in close collaboration with target secondary schools and ALP centers, relevant government departments, including the District Education Office (DEO), non-governmental organizations, community leaders and Community Education Committee (CEC) members.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Systems and Capacity Building:
- Carry out an economic and market assessment in Adjumani district.
- Based on finding of the assessment, develop detailed income generation and business development strategy, systems, tools and guide.
- Carry out capacity and gap assessment and analysis among Community Education Committee (CEC) members of the project.
- Develop, implement and monitor progress of detailed tailored capacity building training modules and plans for Community Education Committee (CEC) members, including business development and management, entrepreneurship, basic financial management and book-keeping, saving, investment, etc.
- Develop, implement and monitor progress of tailored vocational and skills capacity building training plan for Community Education Committee (CEC) members.
- In consultation with the Project Manager and project team, facilitate and support the creation of a systematic, coordinated and harmonized approach to the planning and delivery of capacity building support to Community Education Committees (CEC).
- Contribute towards the development of WCC livelihood program in Uganda, including carrying out assessments, developing program strategy, systems, tools and plans, as necessary.
Implementation and support:
- Work in close consultation with the Project Manager and project team, develop, implement and monitor progress of a detailed project implementation plan.
- Working closely with the project team, actively support the establishment of Community Education Committees (CEC) in the project sites.
- Provide technical and management support to Community Education Committees (CEC) to develop clear and agreed bi-laws, constitutions, and business and income generation management structures, systems and tools.
- Provide technical and management support to community Education Committees (CEC) to develop income generation business proposals and plans.
- Based on appraised and agreed business proposals and plans, provide financial start-up capital and/or in-kind inputs to Community Education Committees (CEC) to establish and run income generation ventures, ensuring that all provided inputs are effectively used for their intended purposes.
- Provide necessary technical and management support and guidance to Community Education Committees (CEC) in processing business licenses and registration with relevant local government authorities.
- Regularly monitor and supervise the effectiveness and progress of business and income generation development and implementation of Community Education Committees (CEC).
- Provide continuous technical and management support, advice and guidance to Community Education Committees (CEC), including development and management of profitable income generating activities, financial management, saving and investment.
- Provide technical and management support and assist Community Education Committees (CEC) in marketing, including establishing market linkages for, and promotion of, their products and services.
- Working closely with Community Education Committees (CEC) and Secondary Schools and ALP Centers, facilitate the establishment and implementation of clear and agreed mechanisms, systems and plans for the use of income generated by CECs to support the schools and vulnerable learners.
- Work in close consultation with the Project Manager and project team, facilitate and support the creation of a systematic, coordinated and harmonized approach to the planning, implementation and review of all project activities.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL):
- Working closely with the Project Manager and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer, develop and implement a robust Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plan for Business and Income Generation development and management activities.
- Based on the M&E plan, develop and implement monitoring system, and analyze, document and report on progress and effectiveness and impact of the business and income generation development and management activities of the project.
- Maintain up-to-date recording and documentation of all business and income generation development and management activities, including detailed records of start-up financial capital and in kind inputs provided; records of Community Education Committees (CEC) and their members; details of income generation ventures developed by CECs; details of technical and management support provided to CECs; progress of income generation activities; records of incomes generated, saving and investments made by CECs; and details of support provided to schools and vulnerable learners by CECs .
- Carry out regular project assessment, document and disseminate successes, best practices and learning within WCC Uganda country program and stakeholders as necessary.
- Prepare and submit to the Project Manager, monthly, quarterly, annual, mid-term and end of project reports on a timely manner.
- Network and liaise with other relevant local government and non-governmental actors, CEC members, community leaders and target secondary schools and ALP centers ensuring their active participation, coordination and collaborative engagement in the planning, implementation, and review of project activities..
- In consultation with the Project Manager, represent WCC Uganda at relevant sector cluster, forums and coordination meeting in the district.
Other Duties:
- Contribute to the development of the WCC new Livelihood program in Uganda, including conducting assessments, and developing program strategy, business and income generation approaches, systems, tools and guidance.
- Deputize for the Project Manager when necessary.
- Undertake other appropriate level duties as assigned by the Project Manager, Head of Programs or the Country Director from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the War Child Canada Business Development Officer job placement must hold a Bachelor’s degree or post-graduate degree in business administration, enterprise and business development, economics, or related field.
- Three years of relevant experience in developing, managing and support community based business and income generation projects and initiatives.
- Experience and track record of carrying our socio-economic and market assessments, and developing business and income generation project strategy, systems, plans and tools.
- Experience and successful track record of designing, planning, delivering and monitoring business and income generation capacity building training and support.
- Experience of working and engaging with other actors and stakeholder in the designing, planning, implementing and reviewing business and income generation project activities.
- Experience of designing and implementing robust Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) frame work, plans and systems for business and income generation project.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a complex and challenging environment;
- Ability to work well with diverse teams from all backgrounds and levels.
- Strong diplomacy skills; ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with partners, donors and other stakeholders in a sensitive environment.
- Excellent spoken and written English and ability to write high quality reports and communications.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills.
- Ability to problem-solve and work with minimal supervision.
- Willingness and ability to work in Adjumani and travel to project sites.
- Ability and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in a difficult and sometimes hardship working environment.
- Affinity with War Child Canada’s mandate.
- Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.
- Creative, energetic, adaptable and flexible.
- Stress-resilient to be able to cope with deadlines and complex problems.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit hard copies of their curriculum vitae and an accompanying cover letter in a sealed envelope to:
Human Resources Manager,
War Child Canada (WCC),
Block 244, Plot 1006, Muyenga. Kampala. Uganda
Email to: JUganda@warchild.ca
NB: Please ensure your application envelope or Email has the subject heading of “Application for Business Development Officer, WCC Uganda”
Deadline: 1st June 2018
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