JOB DETAILS:
Background
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.

About Latek Stay Alliance Uganda
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.

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

Required 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.

• 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.