Job Title: Enterprise & Business Development Officer
Organisation: Sustainable Business Consulting
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Sustainable Business Consulting (SBC) was established in 2016 with the vision of helping business to attain economic prosperity by being environmentally restorative and socially just.
Job Summary: The Enterprise & Business Development officer will support the growth and sustainability enterprises by strengthening their integration into high-potential value chains. This role will play a pivotal part in building SBC’s Uganda portfolio through strategic business development, ecosystem engagement, enterprise support, and internal capacity building. The position will also serve to provide support on talent acquisition, staff development, and performance management.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Business Development & Portfolio Growth
- Identify and pursue new programmatic and partnership opportunities aligned with SBC’s mission in Uganda.
- Support proposal development, concept note drafting, and donor engagement.
- Build a pipeline of high-impact projects to grow SBC’s local footprint in inclusive enterprise development.
- Lead market scoping and opportunity assessments for portfolio diversification.
- Cultivate relationships with local donors, government stakeholders, private sector actors, and BDS networks.
Enterprise Development Support
- Conduct value chain and ecosystem diagnostics to identify barriers and market opportunities.
- Provide tailored technical assistance to MSMEs, focusing on business formalization, operational efficiency, and investment readiness.
- Facilitate access to market intelligence, e-commerce platforms, and digital tools for enterprise expansion.
- Connect entrepreneurs to financing opportunities, including credit, input financing, and insurance.
Capacity Building & Mentorship
- Design and implement training programs on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and digital skills.
- Mentor YWMEs and MSMEs on financial and non-financial aspects of business, good agricultural techniques, and business resilience.
- Build capacity of local trainers and staff through coaching, toolkits, and performance monitoring.
- Evaluate training effectiveness using pre/post-tests, feedback loops, and impact assessments.
Value Chain & Market Linkages
- Support SMEs and cooperatives in improving business models and operational scalability.
- Strengthen aggregation, group marketing, and joint ventures to increase market competitiveness.
- Collaborate with off-takers and buyers to create inclusive procurement channels.
- Promote value addition, product traceability, and supply chain transparency.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
- Maintain detailed records of enterprise support activities, trainings, and stakeholder engagements.
- Lead data collection, analysis, and reporting on program outcomes and impact indicators.
- Contribute to donor reports, case studies, and learning products.
- Monitor progress against KPIs and adapt implementation based on evidence and feedback.
Compliance, Safeguarding, and Gender Integration
- Ensure all program activities comply with donor, legal, and ethical standards.
- Champion women’s leadership in business and entrepreneurial decision-making.
- Uphold safeguarding principles and report any breaches in a timely and transparent manner.
- Promote environmental sustainability and social accountability across interventions.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Agribusiness, Development Studies, Economics, or related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in enterprise development, MSME support, or market systems development.
- Proven ability to design and deliver business development services and training.
- Experience in portfolio development, partnership management, or donor engagement.
- Strong knowledge of Uganda’s MSME ecosystem and inclusive value chains.
- Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentorship skills.
- Demonstrated experience in HR functions such as recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.
Desirable:
- Master’s degree or certification in Business Development, Economics
- Prior experience working with youth- and women-led enterprises.
- Familiarity with digital tools for enterprise support and training delivery.
- Experience with donor-funded programs (e.g., DFIs, bilateral agencies, foundations).
- Fluency in local languages is an added advantage.
How to Apply:
To apply, send a cover letter and CV to [email protected]
Deadline 5th August 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60