Economic Strengthening Advisor Job vacancy in Uganda at Cardno Emerging Markets

Job Title: Economic Strengthening Advisor
Company: Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd.

Closing date: 31 Jan 2011
Location: Uganda
Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. (Cardno) is seeking candidates for an Economic Strengthening Advisor for a potential USAID project working on care, protection, and empowerment of Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) in Uganda.
The ideal candidate will lead and be responsible for the development of economic strengthening activities under the project that will contribute to increasing incomes and improving livelihoods for vulnerable populations and families affected by HIV/AIDS. This will be a full time position based in Uganda.
Principal responsibilities include:
Develop overall strategy for improving livelihoods for target communities
Oversee the implementation of market-based livelihood programs
Identify microenterprise and other economic strengthening opportunities that are appropriate to target communities
Broker relationships between OVC caregivers and various market actors including
lead firms, business support services, etc.
Work closely with vulnerable communities to improve their access to finance
Qualifications:
Masters degree preferably in Business Administration or related field
10+ years experience in business development, market facilitation, microenterprise development, designing income generation activities, and managing community based programs
Good knowledge of local business context and ability to efficiently communicate ideas to business leaders, vulnerable populations, caregivers and other program staff
Previous experience in the area of capacity building and training
Experience with financial management highly desired
Experience with OVC donor programs preferred
Fluency in English required; proficiency in local languages highly desired
How to apply
If interested and qualified for this position, please send your CV today to Recruitment.Health@Cardnoem.com - indicate “Economic Strengthening Advisor” in the subject line of your email for prompt consideration.
Reference Code: RW_8C6N4V-90