Responsibilities
Business Development Support & Client Relationship Management (60% of time)
Recruit idea-stage and existing micro and small businesses for the Inkomoko program
Intake process of program entrepreneurs and conducting monthly site visits to assess business need and opportunities
Support in conducting due diligence –basic knowledge in access to finance of micro & small businesses
Provide informed, strategic, and realistic advice to help clients meet their objectives for business growth.
Ongoing site visits to provide real-time coaching to existing business challenges and opportunities
Connect clients to other Inkomoko services, including access to finance, advocacy and market linkages.
Keep up-to-date the clients’ business information in an accurate manner using the applicable project management tools.
Assist the training team to organize activities such focus group activities, refresher trainings, one on one consulting.
Location activities coordination and administration (30% time)
Develop a good relationship with all partners and local authorities in and near their work location
Represent Inkomoko in all relevant location events and other partner stakeholder activities as guided
Assist other Inkomoko staff with all location mobilizations & sensitizations
Assist the M&E team with surveys and data collection
Support and coordinate with the MEL, training and admin teams on location activities
Assist the Inkomoko Investment team to follow up with clients’ loan repayments
Communication & reporting (10%)
Provide weekly and monthly reports on time
Communicate program details to host & refugee clients, as requested by Inkomoko
Communicate about any gaps/challenge faced by clients within the program
Perform any other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who will navigate fast-paced and resource-constrained environments with enthusiasm, resilience and imagination. Understanding of work setting, specifically in the position’s location. An understanding of other areas in Kakuma refugee camps will be an added advantage.
The ideal candidate will fulfil the following requirements:
Must have minimum, a Diploma or currently pursuing a course in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship or any other relevant field.
1+ years of work experience in business development services or applicable field
Digital literacy (basic IT skills for Microsoft office, Excel, PPT)
Relationship skills (coaching, listening, empathy, trust)
Show personal drive, initiative and learning agility
Excellent communicator in Swahili, English & a local language spoken in the respective location: Turkana language for Kalobeyei & Kakuma town, Nuer language for Kakuma four and Dinka/Arabic for Kakuma one.
Basic financial management skills, is desirable.
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