About Us:
South Eastern Private Sector Promotion Enterprise Ltd (SEPSPEL) evolved from Busia Private Sector Promotion Centre, which was established in 1998 by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as a GoU/UNDP programme. In 2003, the Promotion Centre was re-profiled and registered as a company limited by guarantee. SEPSPEL’s mission is” To empower the vulnerable communities to attain improved standards of living on a sustainable basis”. The organization has operations in 22 Districts. We focus on Livelihoods, Education, Advocacy, Human Rights, Water and Sanitation and Private Sector Capacity building.

Job Summary: The Microfinance and Business Development Advisor provides leadership and oversight of 4 Microfinance and Livelihoods projects implemented by SEPSPEL. The incumbent ensures high-quality programming and works directly with development partners and will have the responsibility to ensure: program development, technical program quality, achievement of planned targets, adherence to implementation timetables, supervision of project staff, compliance with all donors regulations, good quality reporting and effective representation to donors, local authorities, partners, and other stakeholders. As one of the senior staff member of SEPSPEL, he/she will supervise 3 Project Managers and represent SEPSPEL at the local level in the absence of the CEO.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Master’s degree in Rural Development, Microfinance, Business Administration, Agriculture, Development Studies or related field;
· A minimum of five years’ experience with detailed working knowledge of Microfinance and Livelihood projects, in particular Tier 4 MFIs, agro-enterprise development and farmers groups;
· Working knowledge of the National Policies and Laws related to the Micro-Finance and SMEs; Demonstrated experience managing staff, and project activities;
· Past experience in designing and implementing monitoring & evaluation systems
· Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills;
· Strong organizational and planning skills;
· Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Age: Between 28-37 years

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their applications, photocopies of academic documents and updated CV including three referees and a table with salary history from your 2 most recent employers. The complete application should be addressed to; The Chairman Board of Directors, SEPSPEL, P.O BOX 62, Busia. Uganda. You can hand deliver it to our Busia Office (opposite Madibira P/S) or send via email to: sepspel@gmail.com.

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted and any form of lobbying shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Deadline: Monday 11th May, 2015 by 5.00 Pm