Project Assistant – Enterprise Development

Summary Profile  

The Project Assistant- Enterprise Development will support refugee, vulnerable host young women entrepreneurs and persons with disabilities to strengthen and grow existing micro and small enterprises through practical business management training, mentorship, market linkages, and enterprise coaching.   
Job Purpose  

The Project Assistant- Enterprise Development will lead the implementation of the Gender and Entrepreneurship Together (GET Ahead) approach and IYB trainings to strengthen entrepreneurship, employability, and business management skills among refugee, and vulnerable young women and persons with disabilities. The role focuses on promoting women’s economic empowerment through gender-responsive entrepreneurship training, mentorship, coaching, and market linkages.  
The role will support the implementation of business improvement and enterprise strengthening interventions for entrepreneurs who already operate small businesses or income-generating activities. The officer will focus on improving profitability, productivity, financial management, customer retention, operational efficiency, and sustainability of participant businesses.  
This role specifically targets existing entrepreneurs and enterprises that require structured support to improve business performance and growth potential.  
Key Responsibilities  

GET Ahead Training