Product Scaling Officer - Busia

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Partnership Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Support the implementation of technical assistance partnerships for the Grow Together project, ensuring alignment with Village Enterprise's mission and project objectives.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with local partner organizations, consortium agencies, government entities, and other stakeholders at the field level.
• Coordinate closely with the Technical Assistance Manager and other project staff to ensure effective collaboration and implementation of project activities.
• Represent Village Enterprise in local-level stakeholder meetings, forums, and partner engagements to support project objectives.

2. Technical Assistance and Capacity Support:

• Provide hands-on technical assistance to local partners in implementing the Poverty Graduation Model, including micro-enterprise development and savings group facilitation.
• Support training sessions and mentorship programs for local implementing partners to ensure adherence to project methodologies and best practices.
• Identify capacity gaps among local partner organizations and assist in implementing targeted training and capacity-strengthening initiatives.
• Assist in the adaptation and contextualization of Village Enterprise training and mentoring materials based on project needs.

3. Program Implementation and Monitoring:

• Conduct regular field visits to monitor the performance and compliance of local partner organizations with Village Enterprise's standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Identify implementation challenges and work closely with partners to provide timely solutions and recommendations.
• Support local partners in tracking progress against key project milestones and ensuring adherence to agreed work plans.
• Assist in compiling reports on project activities, outputs, and results, ensuring they align with monitoring and project reporting frameworks.

4. Safeguarding and Compliance:

• "Safeguarding at Village Enterprise is everyone’s responsibility."
• Support local partners in understanding and adhering to Village Enterprise’s safeguarding policies.
• Sensitize program participants on risks related to child abuse, sexual/financial exploitation, prevention, and response mechanisms.
• Ensure safeguarding measures are effectively implemented in all program activities.
• Report any safeguarding concerns encountered during program implementation for appropriate action and follow-up.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Number of households reached by the Grow Together partners.
• Effective training and capacity strengthening provided to local implementing partners.
• Quality and strength of partnerships and collaborations with Grow Together project stakeholders.
• Efficient monitoring, reporting, and problem-solving in alignment with project milestones and deliverables.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project implementation, technical assistance, or partnership coordination in international development or poverty alleviation initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building and working directly with local organizations at the field level.
• Understanding of entrepreneurship, micro-enterprise development, and community-based poverty alleviation strategies.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse, multicultural settings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other project management tools.
• Fluency in English and knowledge of local languages is an added advantage.

To Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates who meet the set criteria are invited to send their Cover Letter and CV (Maximum 3 pages) including 3 referees, on the online platform. 

Affirmative Action:

Village Enterprise will provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions at Village Enterprise will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Village Enterprise does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by the law. Village Enterprise will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship to daily operations.

Village Enterprise is a corruption, solicitation or bribery free organization. We or any of our employees or associates do not charge money from job applicants before, during or after recruitment. Please report malpractices through our safeguarding Tollfree hotline 0800724810

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