Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 29 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Background
The Business Development Service Providers Network (BDSPN) is a distinguished member-based professional organization encompassing accredited ILO master trainers, trainers, and corporate members.
Our aim is to foster entrepreneurship skills, mentorship, and coaching specifically tailored for youth, as well as aspiring and established entrepreneurs throughout Uganda. Through collaboration and dedicated support, we strive to empower individuals/institutions and contribute to the sustainable growth of the entrepreneurial landscape in the region.

Objective
The overall objective of this engagement is to provide ongoing support to BDSPN in identifying and developing strategic partnerships, mobilizing resources, and promoting the organization's interests (increase multi-funded projects to deploy the members and grow the portfolio of strategic partners.).

Scope of Work
The consultant will be responsible for:
• Partnership Development: Identify and develop strategic partnerships with government agencies, private sector companies, international organizations, and civil society organizations that can support BDSPN's mission and objectives.
• Resource Mobilization: Mobilize resources, including funding, expertise, and other forms of support, to support BDSPN's programs and activities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, private sector leaders, and international organization representatives to promote BDSPN's interests and objectives.
• Proposal Development: Develop proposals and concept notes for funding opportunities.
• Reporting and Monitoring: Provide regular reports and updates on partnership development, resource mobilization, and stakeholder engagement.

Deliverables
The consultant will be expected to deliver the following:
• A monthly report outlining progress on partnership development, resource mobilization, and stakeholder engagement.
• A quarterly report highlighting successes, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
• A comprehensive report summarizing achievements, lessons learned, and future plans.
• At least one proposal or concept note that secured funding of not less than UGX 150,000,000/= (one hundred fifty million Uganda shillings) during the first three months period.

Retainer Fees and commissions
The Consultant will be paid a monthly retainer fee (to be determined) and a 10% commission on the profit margin against successful funding and completion of the assignment as a result of his/her engagement, which will cover all services provided under this agreement.

Duration
The engagement will be for an initial period of 6 months, renewable subject to satisfactory performance
and mutual agreement.

Requirements
The consultant should have:
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in partnership development, resource mobilization, and/or business development.
• Proven track record of establishing and maintaining partnerships, mobilizing resources, and project design, proposal writing, and promoting organizational interests.
• Strong knowledge of the Ugandan business and development landscape.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail with a proven ability to deliver results quickly.



Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education:

Job application procedure
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Interested consultants should submit the following documents:
1. A technical proposal outlining their approach, methodology, and experience.
2. A financial proposal, including their monthly retainer fee.
3. A CV, highlighting their relevant experience and qualifications.
4. Contact information for at least two professional references.
5. Two funding proposals or concept notes that secured funding, authored individually or as a team
with the individual serving as the team leader.

Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
1. Technical proposal (60%): approach, methodology, and experience.
2. Financial proposal (15%): monthly retainer fee.
3. CV and qualifications (20%): relevant experience and qualifications.
4. Professional references (5%): quality and relevance of references.



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