Inkomoko is looking for Business Advisors to be based in our locations in Dadaab: Dadaab town, Hagadera, IFO and Dagahaley. 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 stakeholder meetings

· Work closely with the Senior Business Development Advisor and Senior Trainer  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

• 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

This role is a tremendous opportunity to work in a high-growth, mission-driven organization. Our compensation includes both a great culture and a competitive market-based package, including:

• Incredible company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growth, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity.

• Opportunity to work with a talented, passionate, and committed team of professionals across the region.

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

• Competitive salary, and potential KPI-based bonus.

• Favorable policies like health insurance, staff savings program, parental leave, sabbatical program, and more.

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 Garissa.

· Provide weekly and monthly reports on time.

· Represent Inkomoko in Garissa stakeholder meetings.

· Work closely with the Senior Business Development Advisor and Senior Trainer  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 Garissa.

· Provide administrative support as needed.

· Perform any other duties as assigned

• 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