Associate Business Development Services
2025-04-15T06:30:56+00:00
Challenges Group
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FULL_TIME
Plot 583 Kiwatule-Banda Kyambogo Road Kampala, Uganda Plot 65, Lower Churchill Drive Gulu City Gulu Regional Office
Gulu, Northern Uganda
Gulu
00256
Uganda
Business Management and Administration
Admin & Office
2025-04-25T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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The role
We are seeking skilled individuals to take on Associate roles under the Business Advisory Team, to support with the delivery of our work under the Advisory Services. You will work closely with the Programme Lead to deliver your duties.
Role and Responsibilities
1. Project Support
o Support entrepreneurs in starting ad growing their businesses through tailored business advisory services
o Coach and mentor entrepreneurs to enhance their business management skills
o Develop and adapt training material to meet to meet the needs of diverse audiences
o Deliver training sessions on entrepreneurship skills using established curricular
o Facilitate interactive and inclusive training sessions that encourage active participation
2. Project Monitoring and Reporting
o Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment of objectives and activities
o Monitor program activities and identify opportunities for improvement
o Prepare and submit timely reports.
o Ensuring that KPIs are achieved within agreed timelines and within budget
3. Partnerships
o Maintain strong relationships with partners, clients and other stakeholders
o Represent the organization at relevant evets and meetings to strengthen
its visibility and impact
4. Additional Responsibilities
o Carry out administrative tasks and support colleagues as required, including event coordination, meeting attendance etc
o Contribute to continuous learning and cross-team collaboration across the Challenges Group.
Job Description
Person Specification
1. Education and Experience: Essential
o Bachelor’s degree in business administration, entrepreneurship, finance, economics or related degree.
o A minimum of 3 years’ experience working at a similar position with responsibilities in the planning and delivery of business advisory
services.
o Demonstrated experience in project management and process development
o Experience in business development or entrepreneurship (business planning, financial management, market research among others), as well as managing and supporting SMEs through a development process.
o Strong advisory and mentorship skills to support entrepreneurs in developing and scaling their businesses
2. Skills and Competencies:
o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
o Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
o Strong project management skills, including project development, monitoring and evaluation
o Flexible and adaptable with an ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
o High level of IT competence, particularly Microsoft Office
3. Personal Attributes:
o Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach towards identifying opportunities and overcoming challenges
o Collaborative and team-oriented, with a willingness to work closely with partners and team members to support their growth and success
o Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team.
o Passionate about empowering entrepreneurs and contributing to community development.
4. Desirable
o Experience working with entrepreneurs and business development programs.
o Analytical and problem-solving skills to address challenges in business
development.
o Must be able to speak both English and Acholi
1. Project Support o Support entrepreneurs in starting ad growing their businesses through tailored business advisory services o Coach and mentor entrepreneurs to enhance their business management skills o Develop and adapt training material to meet to meet the needs of diverse audiences o Deliver training sessions on entrepreneurship skills using established curricular o Facilitate interactive and inclusive training sessions that encourage active participation 2. Project Monitoring and Reporting o Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment of objectives and activities o Monitor program activities and identify opportunities for improvement o Prepare and submit timely reports. o Ensuring that KPIs are achieved within agreed timelines and within budget 3. Partnerships o Maintain strong relationships with partners, clients and other stakeholders o Represent the organization at relevant evets and meetings to strengthen its visibility and impact 4. Additional Responsibilities o Carry out administrative tasks and support colleagues as required, including event coordination, meeting attendance etc o Contribute to continuous learning and cross-team collaboration across the Challenges Group.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels o Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment o Strong project management skills, including project development, monitoring and evaluation o Flexible and adaptable with an ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines o High level of IT competence, particularly Microsoft Office 3. Personal Attributes: o Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach towards identifying opportunities and overcoming challenges o Collaborative and team-oriented, with a willingness to work closely with partners and team members to support their growth and success o Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team. o Passionate about empowering entrepreneurs and contributing to community development.
Education and Experience: Essential o Bachelor’s degree in business administration, entrepreneurship, finance, economics or related degree. o A minimum of 3 years’ experience working at a similar position with responsibilities in the planning and delivery of business advisory services. o Demonstrated experience in project management and process development o Experience in business development or entrepreneurship (business planning, financial management, market research among others), as well as managing and supporting SMEs through a development process. o Strong advisory and mentorship skills to support entrepreneurs in developing and scaling their businesses
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Vacancy title:
Associate Business Development Services
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Business Management and Administration, Category: Admin & Office]
Jobs at:
Challenges Group
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, April 25 2025
Duty Station:
Plot 583 Kiwatule-Banda Kyambogo Road Kampala, Uganda Plot 65, Lower Churchill Drive Gulu City Gulu Regional Office | Gulu, Northern Uganda | Gulu | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 15 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
The role
We are seeking skilled individuals to take on Associate roles under the Business Advisory Team, to support with the delivery of our work under the Advisory Services. You will work closely with the Programme Lead to deliver your duties.
Role and Responsibilities
1. Project Support
o Support entrepreneurs in starting ad growing their businesses through tailored business advisory services
o Coach and mentor entrepreneurs to enhance their business management skills
o Develop and adapt training material to meet to meet the needs of diverse audiences
o Deliver training sessions on entrepreneurship skills using established curricular
o Facilitate interactive and inclusive training sessions that encourage active participation
2. Project Monitoring and Reporting
o Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment of objectives and activities
o Monitor program activities and identify opportunities for improvement
o Prepare and submit timely reports.
o Ensuring that KPIs are achieved within agreed timelines and within budget
3. Partnerships
o Maintain strong relationships with partners, clients and other stakeholders
o Represent the organization at relevant evets and meetings to strengthen
its visibility and impact
4. Additional Responsibilities
o Carry out administrative tasks and support colleagues as required, including event coordination, meeting attendance etc
o Contribute to continuous learning and cross-team collaboration across the Challenges Group.
Job Description
Person Specification
1. Education and Experience: Essential
o Bachelor’s degree in business administration, entrepreneurship, finance, economics or related degree.
o A minimum of 3 years’ experience working at a similar position with responsibilities in the planning and delivery of business advisory
services.
o Demonstrated experience in project management and process development
o Experience in business development or entrepreneurship (business planning, financial management, market research among others), as well as managing and supporting SMEs through a development process.
o Strong advisory and mentorship skills to support entrepreneurs in developing and scaling their businesses
2. Skills and Competencies:
o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
o Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
o Strong project management skills, including project development, monitoring and evaluation
o Flexible and adaptable with an ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
o High level of IT competence, particularly Microsoft Office
3. Personal Attributes:
o Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach towards identifying opportunities and overcoming challenges
o Collaborative and team-oriented, with a willingness to work closely with partners and team members to support their growth and success
o Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team.
o Passionate about empowering entrepreneurs and contributing to community development.
4. Desirable
o Experience working with entrepreneurs and business development programs.
o Analytical and problem-solving skills to address challenges in business
development.
o Must be able to speak both English and Acholi
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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