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• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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