BDS Program Coordinator
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Key Responsibilities Coordinate day-to-day implementation of BDS activities and workplans. Ensure smooth delivery of training, coaching, mentoring, and market linkage support. Lead identification, selection, and profiling of refugee and host community enterprises. Coordinate BDS support in business planning, pricing, product improvement, branding, customer service, and basic financial management. Track enterprise performance, identify high-potential businesses, and provide tailored support. Support market assessments and facilitate linkages between entrepreneurs and buyers (individuals, institutions, bulk purchasers). Supervise and support BDS facilitators and project staff, including planning, coaching, and performance management. Engage internal departments (Finance, M&E, Logistics, Communications) and external stakeholders (community leaders, buyers, financial service providers, ecosystem actors). Track key indicators (enterprises supported, sales, jobs, income changes), document lessons and success stories, and prepare timely reports for KI4BLI management and donors. Identify risks and ensure safeguarding, accountability, and ethical standards in all project activities. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the organization. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Development Studies, or a related field. Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in project coordination, livelihoods programming, MSME support, business advisory/BDS, or related fields. Experience working with refugees, host communities, or other vulnerable groups is a strong advantage. Demonstrated experience in enterprise development, market access, and/or inclusive market systems. Experience supervising teams and coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives. Strong project coordination, planning, and organizational skills. Practical understanding of business operations, basic finance, and marketing for small enterprises. Strong facilitation, coaching, communication, and relationship-building skills. Ability to use data for decision-making, reporting, and learning. High integrity, accountability, and commitment to community empowerment and inclusion. Ability to work effectively in complex, low-resource, and humanitarian settings. go to method of application »