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Job Title:  Women Economic Empowerment/Gender Officer

Organisation: Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association Limited

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association Limited (UWEAL) was established in 1987, whose mandate is grounded in 3 core program areas; Building strong women owned enterprises, networking and marketing linkages for business women and advocating for policies that create an enabling environment for women to compete favorably in business.

About GROW Project:

The GROW Project is an innovative initiative designed to elevate the status and productivity of women-owned enterprises in Uganda. It aligns with the government’s broader objectives under the Third National Development Program (NDP III), aiming to empower women economically and create sustainable impacts on the national economy through entrepreneurship. The project will strategically focus on three regions: Eastern, Central, and Western Uganda, emphasizing capacity building and facilitating Women Entrepreneurs Platforms

Job Summary:   The Women Economic Empowerment Specialist/Gender (WEE Specialist) will be responsible for supporting and strengthening Women Entrepreneurs Platforms (WEPs) under the GROW project. The specialist will play a key role in developing strategic frameworks for empowering women entrepreneurs, conducting capacity-building initiatives, and facilitating collaboration between stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in women’s economic empowerment and demonstrated ability to lead programs that uplift women through financial and entrepreneurial initiatives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategy Development and Implementation:

• Lead the development of strategic frameworks that align with the GROW project’s objectives of empowering women entrepreneurs.
• Facilitate the implementation of gender-transformative policies and operational guidelines for WEPs.

Capacity Building and Training:

• Conduct workshops, training sessions, and mentorship programs focused on empowering WEP leaders and members.
• Develop comprehensive training modules for financial literacy, business management, and market access for women entrepreneurs.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including government bodies, NGOs, and financial institutions, to promote the objectives of the WEPs.
• Organize stakeholder engagement sessions to facilitate shared learning and best practices in women’s economic empowerment.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Design and oversee a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework to track the progress of WEPs.
• Regularly assess the impact of capacity-building initiatives and provide feedback for continuous improvement.

Advisory and Support:

• Provide technical advice and support to women entrepreneurs on business development, financial inclusion, and accessing markets.
• Guide WEPs in navigating challenges related to governance, business operations, and sustainability.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare reports on the progress of the WEP initiatives, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
• Document success stories and lessons learned to contribute to the continuous improvement of women empowerment programs.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Education:

• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, Gender Studies, or a related field.
• Additional qualifications in International Trade or Project Management will be an asset.

Experience:

• At least 10 years of experience in women’s economic empowerment, with a focus on entrepreneurship, business development, and capacity-building.
• Proven experience in managing multi-faceted development programs targeting women in the private sector.
• Demonstrated experience working with NGOs, government bodies, and international organizations on projects related to women’s empowerment.

Skills:

• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proficiency in monitoring and evaluation tools and frameworks.
• Knowledge of Uganda’s economic landscape and the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs.

How to Apply:

All interested candidates are invited to submit their application letters, CVs, and any relevant certificates to uweal@uweal.co.ug

Deadline: 18th November 2024.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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