Business Development Advisor - Dadaab (21/8) at Inkomoko

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position provides you with the opportunity to work directly with our entrepreneur clients in Inkomoko communities.  As a member of the Business Growth Services team this role will contribute to the direct impact of Kenyan micro and small entrepreneurs to create thriving communities. 

Specifically, the positions responsibilities include:

CLIENT MOBILIZATION (10%)

• Identify and enroll entrepreneurs based on the criteria to be enrolled in the program.

• Communicate program details to the community participants and confirm messages have been received.

• Represent Inkomoko as an Ambassador, outreach to existing structures in the communities.

• Advise on participants' criteria to fit the culture and existing businesses in the community.

• Communicate to Inkomoko leadership about any challenge faced by participants during program implementation

TRAINING (40%)

• Ensure that all the entrepreneurs in the program are informed and attend all the training

• Organize all the training logistics: printing training materials, setting up the training venue, recording attendance, and starting the training on time

• Provide the training using Inkomoko training materials in Somali, Kiswahili and English

• Review and advise the Senior trainer on necessary changes to the training modules.

• Complete all the training programs in the due time and within budget.

BUSINESS CONSULTING & CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (40%)

• The intake process for entrepreneurs, including baseline M&E and tracking in our electronic system

• Conducting monthly site visits to assess business need and opportunity

•  Generate cash flow statements and profitability analyses with clients

• Provide informed, strategic, and realistic advice to help the client meet their objectives, or shift their objectives towards better sustainability/profitability

• Ongoing site visits to provide real-time advising to solve business changes and grow businesses

• Connect clients to other Inkomoko services, including training and access to finance

• Keep up-to-date the clients' business information in an accurate manner

• Assist investment colleagues with investment applications, due diligence, and clients' credit Payment

COMMUNITY  ACTIVITIES COORDINATION AND ADMINISTRATION (10%)

• Develop a good relationship with all partners and local authorities in Dadaab.

• Provide weekly and monthly reports on time.

• Represent Inkomoko in Dadaab.

• Work closely with the Senior Business Development Advisor and Business Development Manager to organize community activities

• Assist Inkomoko staff with all in-county communications.

• Make sure activities in the community are done in a timely manner.

• Assist the M&E team with surveys and data collection in Dadaab.

• Provide administrative support as needed.

• Perform any other duties as assigned

Requirements

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Digital literacy (basic IT skills for Microsoft office, Excel, PPT)

• Relationship skills (coaching, listening, empathy, trust)

• Fluency and Excellent communicator to audiences in English,  Swahili, Somali highly desirable

• Basic understanding and interest of micro and small businesses

• Show personal drive, initiative and learning agility 

• Strong financial and accounting skills; familiarity with business financial policies in Kenya 

• Flexible and able to deliver results under pressure

• Good written and oral communications skills

• Shows perseverance, personal integrity, and critical thinking skills

• Outgoing and Social

• Honest and professional

• University education/or currently pursuing  Business Administration, Entrepreneurship or any other relevant field 

• Must be based in the respective location.

• Access to a smartphone 24/7 is a plus.

• The Candidate should not be employed by any other organization currently.

COMPETENCIES

We are looking for someone who;

• Manages Diverse Relationships – Relates well to a wide variety of personalities, values differences, and communicates effectively across diverse communication styles, cultures, and backgrounds.

• Takes initiatives to Deliver – Thinks several months in advance, prioritizes objectives, implements reliably, and quickly identifies what will help or hinder goal accomplishment.

• Fluent in Technology  – Uses technology effectively to work efficiently and achieve desired outcomes.

Benefits

WHAT YOU'LL GET

This role is a tremendous opportunity to work in a high-growth, mission-driven organization. Our compensation includes a great working environment and competitive compensation:

• Competitive salary, and potential KPI-based bonus

• Benefits including health insurance, annual leave, staff savings program, parental leave for men and women, sabbatical program, and more.

• Incredible company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growth, and opportunities for career growth; 

• Opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals across the region; 

• Ability to make a significant social impact and contribute to economic growth;