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• Lead research and strategic planning relating
  to business models to be supported by Sawa World.
• Guide the development of income, funding,
  in-kind resources and partnerships to support these model programs,
  including, methods to raise funds through the use of the products and
  services that are offer by or through Sawa World.
• Participate in the strategic visioning and
  brainstorming sessions with the local team in Uganda, the Founder, Country
  Directors and our Board of Directors.
• Maintaining database of contacts and project
  goals in order to support tracking of the progress toward meeting
  goals.  Accompanying and providing
  support to the local Partnership Coordinator to approach potential new
  clients and partners such as the government, international organizations,
  businesses and community organizations
• Lead client relationships/meetings with the
  support of the Country Director Uganda whenever needed in and out of the
  Solution Center.
• Assisting with communications with clients
  and partners including preparation of proposals and memoranda of
  understandings (MOUs), monitoring of performance in accordance with the
  MOUs, and creation and submission of impact reports.

• The ideal candidate for this vacancy should
  hold an Undergraduate degree in business or a related field
• A minimum of three to five years of relevant
  education and/or work experience
• Deep understanding of how to evaluate
  successful business models and to present the potential success of these
  models to prospective sources of funding to Sawa World
• Sound knowledge of the Ugandan economy and
  methods of conducting economic research along with evidence of connection
  with local businesses and organizations.
• Proven success record with fundraising and/or
  business development will be an asset
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  including good oral and written communication skills in English and local
  languages and good social skills, having an ability to solve problems and
  resolve conflict (both personal and professional). 
• Diplomatic and able to develop strategic
  partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders such as the government,
  universities, community associations, international organizations and
  businesses.
• Good computer skills in word processing (Microsoft
  Word and Excel) and Internet applications including social media, email,
  and communication via Skype.
• Shares our passion for solving the problems
  of extreme poverty by using local solutions.
• Vibrant, creative and open personality, able
  to relate with young people and adapt to a wide range of circumstances,
  with high level of motivation and accountability, and entrepreneurial
  (able to think outside the box).
• Willingness to work beyond 40 hours a week
  including work on some weekends.

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