Multiple Roles at Finding XY Company
Full Time3 months ago
Employment Information
Job Openings at Finding XY
Finding XY is a business and innovation support group that helps MSMEs expand all around Uganda. We run programs that make entrepreneurial ecosystems stronger make it easier for firms to get money and give small and developing enterprises the help they need .
We are looking for people and groups who are qualified and motivated to join our team in the following roles All applications for all jobs must be sent to hr@findingxy.com by September 24 2025
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1. Manager of Senior Programs
Location: Kampala Uganda You may need to go within Uganda from time to time
Length and level of effort: two years
Background
The Senior Programs Manager will be in charge of all program portfolios mentor and supervise program managers make sure that programs are delivered on time and within budget lead fundraising efforts and represent Finding XY at high-level forums and partnerships
Main Duties
- Lead all program areas strategically making sure that actions are in line with Finding XY's goal and the priorities of its donors
- Make ensuring that milestones and key performance indicators (KPIs) are met by overseeing the planning budgeting and implementation of multi-donor multi-year projects
- Guide and mentor program managers to create an environment where people are responsible learn and come up with new ideas
- Work with funders government agencies businesses and other interested parties to strengthen collaborations and find new ways to work together
- Find problems with the program early on suggest ways to fix them and make sure that donor and organizational requirements are met
- Include gender inclusivity and climate-smart principles in all of your initiatives
- Help share knowledge by writing high-quality reports presentations and lessons-learned briefings
- Lead or help with proposal writing and fundraising efforts to get more money for the program
Needed Skills and Experience
| Requirement |
|---|
| A master's degree in business administration economics development studies or a similar discipline |
| At least seven years of experience in program or portfolio management including at least three years in a senior leadership position |
| Proven success running development or business support initiatives with multiple donors over multiple years |
| A lot of expertise with budgeting strategic planning and working with donors |
| Proven ability to lead and mentor teams with people from different backgrounds |
| Great skills in managing stakeholders and communicating with them |
| Knowing about Uganda's MSME and business ecosystems |
Application Process
Please send the following with the subject line: Application - Senior Programs Manager An updated CV (no more than three pages) that lists jobs or tasks that show your expertise working with MSMEs building capacity and delivering similar initiatives Three professional references who can vouch for your work experience
2. Manager of Programs
Location: Kampala Uganda You may need to go within Uganda from time to time
Length and level of effort: two years
Background
The Programs Manager will be in charge of planning carrying out and keeping an eye on assigned programs to make sure they are delivered on schedule and within budget The job includes overseeing program officers or coordinators helping with reporting and sharing information and fostering partnerships and getting donors involved
Main Duties
- Plan carry out and keep an eye on program activities to make sure they fulfill goals deadlines and quality standards
- Help with managing the budget keep track of program spending and make sure resources are used wisely
- Watch over and guide program officers or coordinators encouraging responsibility learning and new ideas
- Work with stakeholders like donors government agencies and corporate sector partners to help the program reach its goals
- Find problems with the program provide workable remedies and make sure that the program meets the standards set by donors and the organization
- Include gender inclusivity and climate-smart principles in all programs
- Help with reporting such as writing progress reports case studies and lessons-learned documents
- Help with proposal writing and fundraising efforts when needed
Necessary Qualifications and Experience
| Requirement |
|---|
| A bachelor's degree in business administration economics development studies or an area that is similar Having a Master's degree is an advantage |
| At least 4 to 6 years of experience managing or implementing programs ideally with MSMEs enterprise development or initiatives financed by donors |
| Has experience leading program teams and keeping track of many tasks at once |
| Knowledge in budgeting strategic planning and reporting in a situation where money comes from donors |
| Good at talking to people and managing stakeholders |
| Knowing about Uganda's MSME and business ecosystems |
Application Instructions
Send the following with the subject line Application - Programs Manager Updated CV (no more than three pages) that shows off your relevant experience Three professional references who can vouch for your work experience
3. Specialist in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
Location: Kampala Uganda You may need to go within Uganda from time to time
Length of time and amount of work: two years
Background
The MEL Specialist will use their technical knowledge to improve monitoring evaluation and learning across programs and assistance for MSMEs Finding XY will work with the specialist to improve the organization's ability to make decisions report on them and keep getting better
Main Duties
- Create put into action and keep up MEL frameworks for programs making sure they are in line with the aims of the organization and the needs of donors
- Create indicators tools for collecting data and ways to measure the outputs outcomes and effects of MSME support programs
- Gather study and make sense of both quantitative and qualitative data to help make decisions and improve programs
- Make sure that reports dashboards and learning briefings for internal teams partners and donors are all on time correct and useful
- Write down what you've learned the best ways to do things and case studies to let people share what they know and learn as an organization
- Work with program teams technical experts and stakeholders to make sure that MEL activities are part of all program activities
- Help Finding XY build up its institutional capacity for MEL by making systems procedures and data-driven decision-making better
Necessary Skills and Experience
| Requirement |
|---|
| An advanced degree in a discipline linked to Monitoring and Evaluation Statistics Social Sciences Development Studies or something similar |
| At least five years of experience creating and putting MEL systems into place for programs ideally with MSMEs or social enterprises |
| Good at both quantitative and qualitative research methods analyzing data and writing reports |
| Have worked with MEL frameworks creating indicators and managing data |
| Good at analyzing solving problems talking to people and getting stakeholders involved |
| The ability to turn complicated data into useful information that can be used to make decisions about the program and the strategy |
Application Procedure
Send the following with the subject line Application - MEL Specialist Updated CV (no more than three pages) that shows relevant MEL experience and advisory support Two professional references who can vouch for your work in MEL program evaluation or related advisory services
4. Specialist in Gender and Social Inclusion
Location: Kampala Uganda You may need to travel to project sites from time to time
Length and Level of Effort: Two years
Background
The GSI Specialist will help Finding XY improve its institutional capacity and visibility in gender and social inclusion They will do this by providing technical skills to include gender and social inclusion issues in program design and MSME assistance
Main Duties
- Give MSMEs technical advice on gender and social inclusion (GSI) such as how to run a business that is open to everyone hire people from all backgrounds and make sure everyone has equal access to resources and markets
- Help GSI principles become a part of the frameworks for designing carrying out and keeping an eye on programs
- Create and teach training modules offer advice and hold events to build capacity on gender equality social inclusion and corporate practices that include everyone
- Look at how MSMEs do things now and find ways to make their operations goods and services more fair and equal for men and women
- Keep an eye on and report on how MSMEs are using GSI practices making case studies and knowledge products to show what they are doing
- Work with program teams technical experts and stakeholders to make sure that inclusion is a part of all activities
- Help Finding XY improve institutional knowledge visibility and chances in GSI-focused projects
Necessary Skills and Experience
| Requirement |
|---|
| A degree in Gender Studies Social Sciences Development Studies Business or a similar discipline (an advanced degree is a plus) |
| At least five years of experience giving technical help or advice on gender equality inclusion or inclusive business |
| Experience giving MSMEs or organizations training or advice on GSI themes |
| Good at analyzing solving problems communicating and getting people involved |
| Understanding of gender equality frameworks social inclusion standards and the laws or policies that apply to them |
| Knowing how to monitor and evaluate GSI interventions is a plus |
Application Process
Send the following with the subject line: Application - GSI Specialist An updated CV (no more than three pages) that shows off your relevant technical skills and advising experience Two professional references who can vouch for your work in GSI inclusive business practices or consultancy services
5. Officer of Finance
Location: Kampala Uganda
Length and level of effort: two years
Background
The Finance Officer will be in charge of managing the organization's finances making sure that rules and donor requirements are followed and helping program teams with budgeting reporting and financial planning
Main Duties
- Keep accurate records of all financial transactions for the organization and its programs
- Make and keep an eye on budgets to make sure that spending stays within permitted limits
- Handle payments keep track of cash flow and make sure accounting are correct
- Make sure that all internal financial rules donor rules and legal obligations are followed
- Help program teams write financial reports for donors and managers
- Help with audits by giving the right paperwork and explanations
- Find and suggest ways to make financial processes systems and controls better
- Help with the money side of writing proposals seeking money and getting resources
Qualifications and Experience Needed
| Requirement |
|---|
| A bachelor's degree in accounting finance or a related discipline It helps if you have a professional accounting degree such a CPA ACCA or something similar |
| At least 3-5 years of experience in financial management preferably in NGOs development programs or MSME-focused organizations |
| A lot of experience with budgeting accounting and financial reporting |
| It is very helpful to have experience with donor-funded projects compliance and reporting requirements |
| Able to use Microsoft Excel and accounting applications well |
| Good at analyzing organizing and talking to people |
| Pay attention to details and be able to work with little supervision |
Application Procedure
Submit the following with the subject line:Application - Finance Officer Updated CV (no more than three pages) that shows your relevant finance experience Two professional references who can vouch for your experience managing money
6. Officer of Credit
Location: Kampala Uganda You might need to go to program and client sites from time to time
Time and level of effort: two years
Background
The Credit Officer's job is to evaluate and keep an eye on funding as well as give financial advice to both MSMEs and the firm itself
Main Duties
- Check the finances of MSMEs and program partners who want to borrow money get a grant use a revolving fund or use any other type of financing
- Look at cash flow estimates company plans and financial documents to see if the borrower can pay back the loan or make good use of the money
- Write financing appraisal reports that make clear suggestions for approval or changes
- Keep an eye on the financial performance and compliance of financed partners making sure they report on time and are held accountable
- Help MSMEs and Finding XY with financial planning cash flow management budgeting and other money-related issues
- Help construct financing bids financial models and other tools for analysis
- Work with the program and finance teams to make sure that all financing tools are distributed tracked and reported on without any problems
- Find financial risks suggest ways to reduce them and help make assessment tools and procedures better
Required Skills and Experience
| Requirement |
|---|
| A bachelor's degree in finance accounting economics or an area that is similar |
| You must have at least three years of experience in credit evaluation financial analysis or managing different types of financing (loans grants revolving funds) |
| A lot of expertise giving MSMEs or organizations advice on financial management modeling or planning |
| Understanding of Uganda's MSME ecosystem and financial situation |
| Great at analyzing solving problems and talking to people |
| Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other financial tools as well as financial analysis software |
| Pay attention to details and be able to work alone and handle more than one task at a time |
Application Process
Send the following with the subject line Application - Credit Officer An updated CV (no more than three pages) that shows your relevant experience in lending financing or financial advice services Two professional references who can confirm your experience in MSME advisory financial assessment or managing financing
7. Officer in charge of communications
Location: Kampala Uganda You might need to go to program and client sites from time to time
Length of time and level of effort: two years
Background
The Communications Officer will be in charge of all communications inside the business making it more visible and getting stakeholders involved
Main Duties
- Create and put into action communication plans for the organization that will make it more visible and get more people involved
- Write press releases newsletters papers case studies and social media postings that are of high quality
- Run the organization's website and social media accounts making sure that the information is timely and interesting
- Plan media appearances public events and efforts to get more people to see you
- Help with internal communications so that staff and management are always on the same page
- Keep an eye on media coverage keep track of engagement metrics and report on the effects of communication
- Make sure that all communications are in line with the organization's branding mission and values
- Help with communications for proposal writing donor reporting and sharing information projects
Needed Skills and Experience
| Requirement |
|---|
| A bachelor's degree in communications public relations journalism marketing or an area that is similar |
| At least three years of experience in communications public relations or a similar field |
| Good at writing editing and narrating stories and paying attention to details |
| Have worked with social media and digital communication technologies before |
| Ability to turn technical or programmatic knowledge into understandable interesting communications |
| Having worked in development organizations or with MSMEs is a plus |
| Good in managing people groups and stakeholders as well as organizing things |
| Can work alone and handle many assignments with tight deadlines |
Application Procedure
Send the following with the subject line Application - Communications Officer Updated CV (no more than three pages) that shows your relevant communication skills Two professional references that can vouch for your work in public relations or communications
8. Expert in the Circular Economy
Location: Kampala Uganda You may need to travel to project sites from time to time
Length and Level of Effort: Two years
Background
The Circular Economy Specialist will help MSMEs develop sustainable practices and incorporate circular economy ideas by providing technical assistance The specialist will also endeavor to improve Finding XY's position in circular economy efforts
Main Duties
- Help MSMEs learn about circular economy principles such as how to design make use and manage things in a way that is good for the environment
- Create and teach training modules and offer advice on how to use resources more efficiently recycle assess a product's life cycle and use renewable energy
- Look at how MSMEs do things now find ways to make them more circular and help them come up with sustainable business and financial models
- Keep an eye on how MSMEs are using circular economy methods and write reports on what you've learned and case studies
- Work with program teams technical experts and stakeholders to make sure that circular economy principles are used in all activities
- Help Finding XY improve its knowledge visibility and chances in circular economy projects
Qualifications and Experience That Are Required
| Requirement |
|---|
| A master's degree in Environmental Science Sustainable Business Circular Economy Industrial Ecology or a similar discipline |
| At least five years of experience giving technical support for green business circular economy or sustainability issues |
| Good at analyzing solving problems talking to others and getting people involved |
| Knowledge of environmental compliance frameworks life-cycle assessment and sustainability standards |
Application Procedure
Send the following with the subject line Application - Circular Economy Specialist An updated CV (no more than three pages) that shows off your relevant technical skills and advising experience Two professional references who can vouch for your work in circular economy or MSME advising services
9. Business Development Service (BDS) Coordinator (10 Jobs)
Location: There are two coordinators for each district in Gulu Mbarara Mbale Soroti and Kampala
Length and level of effort: two years
Background
The BDS Coordinator will be in charge of planning carrying out overseeing and reporting on programs that help MSMEs enhance their skills in their district
Eligibility
Anyone can apply if: Enterprise Support Organizations (ESOs) that focus on developing the capacity of MSMEs and have an office in the district where they are applying Individual BDS providers that live in the district they are applying to and have experience providing MSME training coaching or advisory services
Main Duties
- Organize plan and manage MSME capacity-building initiatives in the district you are in charge of
- Find organize and get MSMEs to take part in programs and trainings
- Put into action training mentoring and business advice
- Keep track of how participants are doing get comments and help with monitoring and reporting
- Work with local stakeholders to make MSME support networks stronger
- Make sure that delivery meets the requirements of Finding XY and the goals of the program
- Help with activities that share knowledge including writing success stories
- Help make training materials and methods better
Needed Skills and Experience
| Requirement |
|---|
| For ESOs: at least four years of experience in MSME training consulting services or enterprise support For individuals: at least three years of experience giving MSME training mentoring or advice |
| Knowledge of Uganda's MSME ecosystem problems and chances |
| Good at organizing talking to people and writing reports |
| Can work alone handle many tasks at once and work with a central team |
| An strategy to MSME support that takes gender and inclusiveness into account |
Application Process
Send Your Applications to Email hr@findingxy.com
Send the following with the subject line Application - BDS Coordinator (District Name) For ESOs:
A profile of the organization (no more than three pages) that focuses on its expertise helping MSMEs grow
Two clients (donors or development partners) say that the work was done well For people:
A CV (no more than three pages) that shows your expertise teaching or advising MSMEs Two professional references that show efforts in increasing the capability of MSMEs
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SalesMarketingAuditingExcellent ComunicationStrong LeadershipProperty Management
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