Job Title: Business
Advisor-Tourism
Advisor-Tourism
Organization: Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)
Project Name: Competitive
and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP)
and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP)
Funding Source: World Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About CEDP:
The Government of Uganda has received credit from the World Bank
towards implementation of the Competitive and Enterprise Development Project
(CEDP). The project development objective (PDO) is to improve the
competitiveness of enterprises in Uganda through supporting reforms in priority
productive and service sectors geared towards a better investment climate with
particular focus on MSMEs.
towards implementation of the Competitive and Enterprise Development Project
(CEDP). The project development objective (PDO) is to improve the
competitiveness of enterprises in Uganda through supporting reforms in priority
productive and service sectors geared towards a better investment climate with
particular focus on MSMEs.
The 5 year project comprises of four major components and will be
implemented by seven agencies. However, the overall coordination of the Project
will lie with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) through a Project
Coordination Unit (PCU).
implemented by seven agencies. However, the overall coordination of the Project
will lie with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) through a Project
Coordination Unit (PCU).
About MGF:
Government of Uganda recognizes the vital role that the private sector
plays in the social economic development of the country. In a bid to address
some of the constraints facing the private enterprises, Government has included
a Matching Grant Facility (MGF) component under CEDP that will be implemented
by the PSFU. The MGF component of CEDP aims at
plays in the social economic development of the country. In a bid to address
some of the constraints facing the private enterprises, Government has included
a Matching Grant Facility (MGF) component under CEDP that will be implemented
by the PSFU. The MGF component of CEDP aims at
- Improving enterprise capacity by
facilitating beneficiaries access to grants of up to 50% towards use of
sector specific business development services (BDS) , building skills and
improving quality standards at firm level. - Increasing the growth and competitiveness of
the private sector in Uganda in order to maximize returns on
products/services through value chain analysis.
The MGF will support interventions in high-potential and sector
specific sub-sectors including; tourism, coffee, horticulture, grains and pulses,
fisheries, edible oils, and information communication technology (business
process outsourcing).
specific sub-sectors including; tourism, coffee, horticulture, grains and pulses,
fisheries, edible oils, and information communication technology (business
process outsourcing).
Job Summary: The MGF
Business Advisor-Tourism will ensure the timely implementation of the matching
grant facility component of CEDP in accordance to the laid down guidelines and
ensure the highest level of honesty, integrity and transparency in processing
grant awards that are geared towards enhancing the productivity and
competitiveness of the enterprises. The selected candidates are expected to
play a key role in linking the facility to the ultimate beneficiaries. The
major task under this contract is to intensify support across the value chain
for agro/service related MSMEs through business advisory and support services;
while targeting sector specific business entities and encouraging them to
utilize available financial support mechanisms.
Business Advisor-Tourism will ensure the timely implementation of the matching
grant facility component of CEDP in accordance to the laid down guidelines and
ensure the highest level of honesty, integrity and transparency in processing
grant awards that are geared towards enhancing the productivity and
competitiveness of the enterprises. The selected candidates are expected to
play a key role in linking the facility to the ultimate beneficiaries. The
major task under this contract is to intensify support across the value chain
for agro/service related MSMEs through business advisory and support services;
while targeting sector specific business entities and encouraging them to
utilize available financial support mechanisms.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Carry out an in depth study and analysis
of identified key priority sectors and deliver a sector report and
identify potential areas of intervention to strengthen the sector value
chains. - Work closely with prospective clients to
explain how the facility shall benefit them and eligibility criteria. - Carry out intuitive reviews and appraisal
of grant application and recommend them for award of grants. - Offer private sector enterprises and
associations with direction and guidance in defining their business needs
and help them determine the business support services that are most
beneficial, practical and cost effective for their growth, but also those
that will cause multiplier effects across the identified sector value
chains. - Provide regular advice to the GM on
progress of the facility activities and potential areas for facility
improvement and promotion of the targeted sectors. - Critique the value chain processes and
identify any gaps, critical success factors and mechanisms for upgrading
the value chains. - Work in liaison with the M&E Officer,
identify key performance indicators for the facility and participate in
collection of vital information for input to the results framework. - Evaluate and process client’s claims for
reimbursement. - Actively participate in the promotion
component activities. - Participate in preparation of work plan
and procurement plan for the component. - Compile and produce quarterly reports on
the MGF sector’s progress. - Perform any such duties as shall be
assigned from time to time by GM.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicants should possess an Honors
degree in Tourism or Economics, Business Administration with post graduate
training in tourism. - Possess a master’s degree in relevant and
related field and post graduate qualification will be an added advantage - Extensive knowledge and experience in
tourism value chain and MSMEs support and have sufficient knowledge on
tourism sector. - Demonstrated successful track record in
granting experience of at least three years with donor funded programs. - Good knowledge and understanding and
appreciation of private sector development issues in Uganda. - Excellent analytical skills to be
supported by a sample of written reports. - Excellent computer skills including but
not limited to MS Word, Excel, Project and - Excellent writing and communication skills
including making presentations and public speech. - Proven degree of personal integrity,
versatility and clean record.
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged
to deliver their application letters, updated curriculum vita and photocopies
of academic and professional certificates to the address below.
to deliver their application letters, updated curriculum vita and photocopies
of academic and professional certificates to the address below.
Please indicate the position
being applied for on top of the envelope.
being applied for on top of the envelope.
The Project Coordinator,
Competitiveness and Enterprise
Development Project (CEDP)
Development Project (CEDP)
Private Sector Foundation
Uganda (PSFU)
Uganda (PSFU)
Plot 43, Nakasero Road,
P. O. Box 7683, Kampala-
Uganda.
Uganda.
Deadline: 1st September, 2014
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