Program Officer- Micro Enterprise at Box and Cedar

Job Description:

• Assist the Head, Micro Enterprise in the day to day activities related to Productive End-Use Component including budgeting, planning and design and execution of activity plans.
• Support LSETF to promote MSMEs and for mapping of business activities in the  selected LCDA
• Support LSETF to identify new and innovative enterprises in the LCDAs
• Faciliate the provision of technical assistance and entrepreneurial skills to selected MSMEs
• Assist to identify potential existing enterprises/business for upgrading
• Carry out various studies in the area of assessing economic potential and opportunities for new businesses; need of financial services to the entrepreneurs
• Provide support in promoting new and innovative businesses ideas in the community
• Provide technical assistance to newly created businesses, and support market.
• Liase with stakeholders for creating enabling environment for the promotion of MSME
• Ensure regular follow-up, monitoring and reporting of program activities

Minimum Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Management
Master’s degree is an added advantage

Knowledge & Skills:

• Demonstrated relevant practical experience working with MSMEs
• Experience and knowledge in budgeting and reporting
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with senior level colleagues, community leaders, government agencies, NGOs and private sector groups
• Experience and knowledge in budgeting and reporting
• Demonstrated strong written and oral communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and outlook