The Women Economic Empowerment Specialist/Gender (WEE Specialist) will be responsible for supporting and strengthening Women Entrepreneurs Platforms (WEPs) under the GROW project. The specialist will play a key role in developing strategic frameworks for empowering women entrepreneurs, conducting capacity-building initiatives, and facilitating collaboration between stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in women’s economic empowerment and demonstrated ability to lead programs that uplift women through financial and entrepreneurial initiatives.
Project Overview
The GROW project (Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises) aims to increase women’s income through gender-transformative policies and enhance access to finance and markets for women entrepreneurs. The project supports the implementation of Women Entrepreneurs Platforms (WEPs) across multiple regions, contributing to Uganda’s economic development through women’s empowerment.
ProjectOverview:
The GROW project (Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises) aims to increase women’s income through gender-transformative policies and enhance access to finance and markets for women entrepreneurs. The project supports the implementation of Women Entrepreneurs Platforms (WEPs) across multiple regions, contributing to Uganda’s economic development through women’s empowerment.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy Development and Implementation:
• Lead the development of strategic frameworks that align with the GROW project’s objectives of empowering women entrepreneurs.
• Facilitate the implementation of gender-transformative policies and operational guidelines for WEPs.
Capacity Building and Training:
• Conduct workshops, training sessions, and mentorship programs focused on empowering WEP leaders and members.
• Develop comprehensive training modules for financial literacy, business management, and market access for women entrepreneurs.
Stakeholder Engagement:
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including government bodies, NGOs, and financial institutions, to promote the objectives of the WEPs.
• Organize stakeholder engagement sessions to facilitate shared learning and best practices in women’s economic empowerment.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
• Design and oversee a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework to track the progress of WEPs.
• Regularly assess the impact of capacity-building initiatives and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
Advisory and Support:
• Provide technical advice and support to women entrepreneurs on business development, financial inclusion, and accessing markets.
• Guide WEPs in navigating challenges related to governance, business operations, and sustainability.
Reporting and Documentation:
• Prepare reports on the progress of the WEP initiatives, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
• Document success stories and lessons learned to contribute to the continuous improvement of women empowerment programs.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Education:
• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, Gender Studies, or a related field.
• Additional qualifications in International Trade or Project Management will be an asset.
Experience:
• At least 10 years of experience in women’s economic empowerment, with a focus on entrepreneurship, business development, and capacity-building.
• Proven experience in managing multi-faceted development programs targeting women in the private sector.
• Demonstrated experience working with NGOs, government bodies, and international organizations on projects related to women’s empowerment.
Skills:
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proficiency in monitoring and evaluation tools and frameworks.
• Knowledge of Uganda’s economic landscape and the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs.
Working Hours
This is a full-time position [working 40 Hours per week] during normal office hours with occasional evening/weekend working and the option to work flexibly to be agreed on appointment. The contracted place of work will be UWEAL’s Head Office in Kampala. However, there is the potential for some home/remote working subject to negotiation with the Line Manager.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 120
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
Interested candidates should submit their application letters, CVs, and any relevant certificates to uweal@uweal.co.org. The deadline for applications is 18th November 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
