Job Title: Senior Programs & Business Development Manager
Organisation: Latek Stay Alliance Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Latek Stay Alliance Uganda is an umbrella organization of social entrepreneurs, with the primary objective of reducing extreme poverty through a social enterprise approach that promotes sustainability and impact.
Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Executive Director and based in Kampala, Uganda, the Senior Programs & Business Development Manager will collaborate closely with Latek Social Entrepreneur members to ensure the effective implementation and success of the social enterprise model. This role places a strong emphasis on achieving community impact and prioritizing set KPIs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Spearhead program development by ensuring the creation of high-quality management tools and documents focused on viability, SMART goals, continuous quality improvement, and achieving KPIs with a business-oriented mindset.
- Provide risk management and business development support, including market research, R&D, business planning, training, and one-on-one coaching or mentorship for Latek members.
- Operationalisation and continuous execution improvement of internal process and systems including periodic reporting coordination.
- Oversee the preparation, quality assurance, and management of MOUs and contracts with implementing partners.
- Strongly support program and non-program process optimization
- Provide comprehensive support to Latek’s Monitoring and Evaluation activities, including collaborative program cycle evaluations and documentation with all stakeholders.
- Risk management by supporting strategic decision-making, process and non-process optimization
- Provide hands-on support for the day-to-day operational management of a designated program as needed, ensuring seamless execution from time to time.
- Undertake additional responsibilities as required by the supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Education
- A university degree, preferably in Agribusiness, or another business-related field, with demonstrated knowledge in business development.
- Postgraduate qualifications or a Master’s degree in a business-related field will be an added advantage.
Experience
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in agricultural (based or related) business enterprises.
- Proven experience working with social enterprises at a managerial level in dynamic, fast-paced environments requiring flexibility.
- Strong ICT skills and expertise in data analysis.
- Excellent training and facilitation skills.
- Analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, along with experience in scaling up operations and field-based work.
How to Apply:
All qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications, including a curriculum vitae, copies of academic qualifications, and contact details of three referees, via email to info@stay-alliance-uganda.org with ernest.namanya@stay-alliance-uganda.org in copy
Deadline: 15th January 2025