Job Title: SHORT TERM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Job Description
The Government of Uganda through the Office of Prime Minister (OPM) is coordinating the implementation of the Peace Recovery and Development Plan (PRDP) for Northern Uganda funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID). Private Sector Foundation Uganda manages the grants scheme component of this programme throughout the 55 targeted districts under the BUDS activity. The objective of the programme is to boost private sector growth, investment and employment opportunities in Northern Uganda. The programme will be implemented from for 5 years from June 2010 to March 2015. The interventions will help stimulate pro-poor economic growth in the region and help to better retain the economic benefits accruing from agriculture and other market sectors in the PRDP sub-regions. These include parts of Bunyoro, Acholi, Lango, West Nile, Karamonja, Teso and Bukedi.
Private Sector Foundation Uganda therefore wishes to recruit Technical Assistance for a short term assignment involving the promotion and outreach of the Business Uganda Development Scheme (BUDS) in the PRDP region.
1) Objective
The main objective of Technical Assistance is to ensure the promotional and outreach of the project to all the intended beneficiaries in the PRDP sub regions and accelerate the absorption capacity by the communities of the available services including grant provision under BUDS-DFID.
Specifically the consultant(s) will undertake the following activities on behalf of the Scheme:
a) Support the Scheme awareness, promotional and outreach plans in the PRDP sub regions.
b) Market BUDS-DFID eligible activities and contribute to the increased appreciation, utilization and absorption rate of the same by the local communities within the PRDP sub regions.
c) Target and promote the Scheme to the pro-poor communities; including those at the grass roots within the 55 districts of the PRDP.
d) Support the field monitoring functions of the Scheme by undertaking the required due diligence on prospective clients.
e) Identify potential supply driven projects in the region and hand-hold applicants to Agreement signing.
f) Support potential applicants prepare their grant application in line with the Scheme requirements.
g) Carry out any other assignments with in the stipulate duration as may be assigned by BUDS-DFID Manager.
2) Minimum Professional Qualification
The Consultant(s) need to demonstrate specific skills and experience including:
• Experience of programme coordination, promotion, budget planning and execution, monitoring and implementation
• At least five years experience in the provision of business development services, consultancy for micro, small and medium enterprises.
• Experience in a post-conflict development context, including conflict sensitive approaches, stabilization and recovery;
• Experience (at least 5 years) of leadership and management roles in a public organization, international development institution, or relevant private sector organization.
• Experience working with Government agencies including in providing technical assistance and building sustainable capacity.
• An academic qualification from a recognized university with a relevant postgraduate qualification at Master’s Degree level in Development Studies, Public Administration, Conflict Management, or a related discipline.
• Extensive working knowledge of the PRDP sub regions including the 55 districts therein will be an added advantage.
3) Minimum Prior Experience
At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in project management, project monitoring and evaluation and relevant connected fields. Additionally, the candidate is expected to have a wide working knowledge of private sector challenges.
4) Reporting
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will report to the Manager BUDS-DFID and he/she will operate from the both the Private Sector Foundation Office in Kampala and Gulu.
5) Duration:
The PSFU will offer the Scheme Officer a two year renewable contract subject to satisfactory performance and availability of financing.
How to Apply
Qualifying Uganda citizens are requested to submit their applications together with a detailed Curriculum Vita including three (2 work related and 1 academic) referees by 5 p.m. April 4th, 2012 to:
The Executive Director
Private Sector Foundation Uganda,
Plot 43 Nakasero Hill Road,
P. O. Box 7683,
Kampala, Uganda
