Program technical specialist – livelihoods
2025-05-21T13:02:19+00:00
Mkazipreneur
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kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Business Management and Administration
Admin & Office
2025-05-30T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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Mkazipreneur is looking for an experienced Program technical specialist – livelihoods to support the design and implementation of livelihood-focused interventions including business skills training, access to finance, market and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
• Drive awareness of the project in different communities and build pipeline for the initiative.
• Collaborate with partners and local government to deliver livelihood-focused interventions
• Design and roll out business hands-on training programs for communities
• Create and activate learning communities and incorporate blended (in-person and virtual learning approaches) for the entrepreneurs being trained in the foundational course
• Support the learning efforts of entrepreneurs in the foundational course by approving assignments, addressing queries and offering guidance & feedback where necessary.
• Document and maintain records of support offered to entrepreneurs. This includes but is not limited to one-on-one sessions, information sessions etc. (Attendance sheet, meeting notes and action trackers)
• Develops sprint plans / roadmap on how to achieve quarterly goals of the program
• Participate in program activities like meetings, business clinics, Demo Day and facilitate sessions where required.
• Prepare individual activity reports as per the program standards in guidance by the program M&E team.
• Document & track lessons learnt per quarter.
• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the program and develop new methods aimed at greater success.
• Support participants with practical skills for income generation.
• Facilitate market and capital linkage strategies for target beneficiaries.
• Document success stories and lessons learned.
• Facilitate educational workshops, meetings and conferences associated with the program.
• Interact with members of the community to help achieve project goals and objectives.
• Prepare detailed weekly timesheets as per the program template.
• Comply with policies and procedures governing the project
• Any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor
Qualifications:
• Degree in Development Studies, Entrepreneurship, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in livelihoods or entrepreneurship programs.
• Deep understanding of gender-responsive programming.
• Drive awareness of the project in different communities and build pipeline for the initiative. • Collaborate with partners and local government to deliver livelihood-focused interventions • Design and roll out business hands-on training programs for communities • Create and activate learning communities and incorporate blended (in-person and virtual learning approaches) for the entrepreneurs being trained in the foundational course • Support the learning efforts of entrepreneurs in the foundational course by approving assignments, addressing queries and offering guidance & feedback where necessary. • Document and maintain records of support offered to entrepreneurs. This includes but is not limited to one-on-one sessions, information sessions etc. (Attendance sheet, meeting notes and action trackers) • Develops sprint plans / roadmap on how to achieve quarterly goals of the program • Participate in program activities like meetings, business clinics, Demo Day and facilitate sessions where required. • Prepare individual activity reports as per the program standards in guidance by the program M&E team. • Document & track lessons learnt per quarter. • Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the program and develop new methods aimed at greater success. • Support participants with practical skills for income generation. • Facilitate market and capital linkage strategies for target beneficiaries. • Document success stories and lessons learned. • Facilitate educational workshops, meetings and conferences associated with the program. • Interact with members of the community to help achieve project goals and objectives. • Prepare detailed weekly timesheets as per the program template. • Comply with policies and procedures governing the project • Any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor
Degree in Development Studies, Entrepreneurship, or related field. • Minimum 5 years of experience in livelihoods or entrepreneurship programs. • Deep understanding of gender-responsive programming.
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Vacancy title:
Program technical specialist – livelihoods
Jobs at:
Mkazipreneur
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 30 2025
Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 21 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Mkazipreneur is looking for an experienced Program technical specialist – livelihoods to support the design and implementation of livelihood-focused interventions including business skills training, access to finance, market and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
• Drive awareness of the project in different communities and build pipeline for the initiative.
• Collaborate with partners and local government to deliver livelihood-focused interventions
• Design and roll out business hands-on training programs for communities
• Create and activate learning communities and incorporate blended (in-person and virtual learning approaches) for the entrepreneurs being trained in the foundational course
• Support the learning efforts of entrepreneurs in the foundational course by approving assignments, addressing queries and offering guidance & feedback where necessary.
• Document and maintain records of support offered to entrepreneurs. This includes but is not limited to one-on-one sessions, information sessions etc. (Attendance sheet, meeting notes and action trackers)
• Develops sprint plans / roadmap on how to achieve quarterly goals of the program
• Participate in program activities like meetings, business clinics, Demo Day and facilitate sessions where required.
• Prepare individual activity reports as per the program standards in guidance by the program M&E team.
• Document & track lessons learnt per quarter.
• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the program and develop new methods aimed at greater success.
• Support participants with practical skills for income generation.
• Facilitate market and capital linkage strategies for target beneficiaries.
• Document success stories and lessons learned.
• Facilitate educational workshops, meetings and conferences associated with the program.
• Interact with members of the community to help achieve project goals and objectives.
• Prepare detailed weekly timesheets as per the program template.
• Comply with policies and procedures governing the project
• Any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor
Qualifications:
• Degree in Development Studies, Entrepreneurship, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in livelihoods or entrepreneurship programs.
• Deep understanding of gender-responsive programming.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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