Job Title: Business Development Officer (Fresher Jobs)_
Organisation: Finnish Refugee Council (FRC)
Duty Station: Arua, Uganda
About Organisation:
Finnish Refugee Council (FRC) is an NGO providing adult education and community development among refugees in Uganda since 1997 as an operational partner to OPM and UNHCR.
Job Summary: The Business Development Officer involves developing and delivering business skill-related trainings for designated refugee retailer groups across three settlements in West Nile. Additionally, providing technical support and guidance to retailers and monitoring their progress
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Plan and conduct business skill trainings (50 %)
- Contribute to the content of the business skill training curriculum for retailers.
- Plan and conduct training sessions for retailer groups, based on the training curriculum.
- Share skills and knowledge on business and livelihoods with beneficiaries.
- Keep up to date with business related trends and requirements for retailers.
Technical advice and skill development (25 %)
- Identify technical capabilities and challenges on refugee retailers’ skills and knowledge in regard of business skills, retailer practises and conditions.
- Provide advisory and mentoring support to selected beneficiaries on business and livelihoods related topics (business management, records, legal compliance etc.).
- Provide information on available networks, developmental and funding opportunities.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Reporting (25%)
- Assist in baseline, endline and other surveys conducted and facilitate other data collection.
- Keep record of trainings, adaptation of skills and knowledge provided during the training.
- Compile necessary reports, including lessons learned for improvement of the training programme.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- University degree in business skills / livelihoods / entrepreneurship.
- One to two years of relevant field experience on training and advising beneficiaries on business and livelihoods.
- Experienced facilitator and trainer, with some training material development skills.
- Willingness to travel and stay in refugee locations.
How to Apply:
All candidates should Email their applications and updated CVs as ONE PDF document (a maximum of 5 pages) to [email protected]
Include in your application letter:
- Mention in the subject line the position you are applying for.
- Include your gross salary request.
- Contact details (email and telephone) of 3 professional reference persons.
- DO NOT include copies of any certificates.
Deadline: 30th June 2024
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