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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 recruitment.uganda@refugeecouncil.fi

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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