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5 Innovation Catalyst jobs at Outbox Hub | Apply Now
Uganda
As an Innovation hub based in Kampala, Uganda - We help new and upcoming African entrepreneurs interested in using technology to build high growth companies with co-working space, business incubation and technical training programs.
Through our partnerships, we help them raise money for their ventures and access markets. We also work with students, developers, researchers and organizations to build inclusive communities that entrepreneurs can tap into for talent and collaboration.
Are you looking for Finance jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in 5 Innovation Catalyst jobs at Outbox Hub
Full Time
Deadline:
15 Oct 2025
Job Title
5 Innovation Catalyst jobs at Outbox Hub
Outbox Hub
Job Description
Job Title: Innovation Catalyst – 5 Positions
Organisation: Outbox Hub
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Other locations: Mbarara, Gulu, Mbale, Masaka
Job Summary: As an innovation catalyst, you are responsible for providing operational support to our youth entrepreneurship programming in the region within which you are stationed.
The primary emphasis of the role is to support our regional entrepreneurs and replicating partners during the implementation of our youth employment programmes. You will ensure that our replicating partners are equipped with the knowledge and tools to conform to our standardised programming, the entrepreneurs in your location have access to the support they need and other partners that include private businesses, local Government are engaged on a regular basis on our activities. You will work closely with the venture development associates on a day to day basis.
We are looking for innovation catalysts to represent us in Western, Northern, Eastern and Central Uganda. You are expected to be permanently residing in those regions full time.
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How to Apply
Engage and manage relationships with various stakeholders that include the local Governments, universities, replicating partners, etc. Act as a liaison between the stakeholders and the Outbox team. This will include setting up and attending coordination meetings, inter-agency meetings and various activities within your region;
Support with the logistical aspects of our entrepreneurship programming. This will range from reserving accommodation for participants, communicating with our participants to show up, to securing venues for training to mention but a few;
Provide follow-on support to the teams and young people accepted into our programmes/projects as per the planned activities. This will involve following up with spot check visits to track implementation, following up to ensure they are sharing any deliverables requested from them among others;
Provide support on work plan monitoring as part of our monitoring and evaluation activities
Participate in the generation of activity reports as per the work plan and templates provided;
Support with the delivery of training to our participants as and when required;
Support with the development and management of our communities of practice in your region;
Other duties as assigned
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A Bachelor’s degree in business, development economics/financial inclusions, finance;
At-least 3 years work experience in community based field work, building and managing volunteer communities/communities of practice;
Experience with using modern digital tools for documentation and project management, include G-suite, slack, JIRA,
Strong understanding of MSME segmentation (from early stage startups to growth stage SMEs and the systemic challenges affecting their growth with a particular understanding of Uganda’s context;
Experience with supporting youth employment initiatives;
Preferred qualifications
Experience in at-least two fields that include Agribusiness, Health systems, Financial inclusion, tourism, education , ICTs ;
Experience in supporting large donor programming including UN initiatives;
Strong ability to communicate progress and learnings from projects to colleagues
Strong listening, documentation and presentation skills;
Demonstrated strong relationship management skills;
Excellent project management skills, including handling multi-stakeholder projects
A self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
You are flexible, adaptable and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities;
You pay attention to the various sensitivities of various cultures;
Ability to hold self and others accountable for work related commitments and deliverables, and consistently and all the time follow through on such commitments;
You are fully resident in your proposed duty station;
Ability to speak other regional local languages an added advantage
