Coordinator / Team Lead / Public services contract to provide targeted and tailored business support to 10 tourism SMEs operating in the subregions of focus (Kampala metropolitan area, Albertine, Rwenzori and Busoga)

Mandatory minimum requirements for the team leader (to be shown in CV)

A university degree (minimum Bachelors level) in business administration, public administration, economics, management, tourism management, international development, or sustainability or social studies

At least 5 years of experience in managing business development, SME support, or enterprise capacity building programs, including in the sustainable tourism and hospitality sectors in East Africa

Other added requirements (to be shown in CV)

• Proven experience in leading multi disciplinary teams and managing similar initiatives, particularly in supporting tourism SMEs in market access, financial readiness, and business sustainability;
• Strong understanding of the sustainable tourism and hospitality value chain in Uganda, including constraints of tourism SMEs and opportunities, and insight in tourism supply chains;

An active network in Ugandas tourism sector, including linkages with tour operators, destination managers, and support institutions