Project Officer – Enterprise Development

About the role

The Project Officer – Enterprise Development will support the design, coordination and implementation of enterprise development programmes aimed at strengthening refugee women‑led businesses, improving market access and enhancing income generation through sustainable enterprise models.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation of enterprise development activities for young refugee women and persons with disabilities, including business incubation, mentorship, financial literacy training and market readiness support.
• Provide ongoing coaching to improve profitability, business planning, record keeping, marketing and operational efficiency of micro and small enterprises.
• Identify and develop linkages to local markets, suppliers, financial institutions, digital platforms and industry networks, and facilitate participation in trade fairs and networking forums.
• Develop workplans, coordinate training sessions, coaching visits and events, and ensure timely delivery of programme outputs.
• Maintain accurate records, track key performance indicators, document success stories and contribute to donor reporting.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Development Studies, Community Development or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in enterprise development, livelihoods programming or MSME support, preferably with women‑led enterprises or vulnerable populations.
• Experience in market systems development, incubation or business acceleration programmes is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong enterprise development and business coaching abilities.
• Good understanding of MSME ecosystems and urban informal markets.
• Knowledge of financial literacy and business management principles.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, analytical and problem‑solving skills.