Provide one-on-one strategic guidance to the potential pioneers to write high-quality business proposals following the CSJ templates.
Provide technical assistance to the potential pioneers in developing a pitch deck including strengthening their ability to pitch for the Uganda Climate Innovation Fund.
Identify capacity-building needs for the potential pioneers.
Support the potential pioneers to identify and seal strategic collaborating partner(s) that can accelerate the completion of the innovation. eF7QdDJ veIM6
Support the potential pioneers in identifying and forming the right expertise (team) that can implement and deliver the proposed innovation to success.
Guide the potential pioneer to develop a realistic breakeven analysis and budget for the proposed innovation.
Provide constructive feedback to the potential pioneers and point out areas of improvement where necessary during the technical assistance activities.
Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree required, and master’s degree strongly preferred in business administration/MBA, sustainable development, climate adaptation/mitigation, green innovation/entrepreneurship, international business, economic development, agribusiness, education, and/or other relevant field.
At least 3-5 years of experience working with entrepreneurs, start-ups, Innovation hubs/center's, incubators, or incubation.
Demonstrated ability to cultivate, build, and maintain strong working relationships with start-ups, entrepreneurs, and mentors among others.
Familiarity with a broad range of climate change-related innovation approaches and methodologies.
Knowledge of Uganda and East Africa’s climate innovation landscape – successful innovations, failed innovations, and reasons for both.
Knowledge of the pitfalls and opportunities in advancing Uganda’s micro, small, and medium enterprises, and what programmes such as CSJ can do to facilitate better outcomes.
Excellent communication and writing skills with examples (if requested) of approved past outputs such as reports, articles, and other material relevant to this task.
Submission Instruction:

Interested applicants must submit the following: Application letter (Maximum 1 page) including expected daily fee rates. Maximum of three-page CV reflecting a similar role Two-page bankable concept note based on the scenario below:

Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications by Wednesday, 6th of March 2024