Job Description:

Micro Enterprise Development:

·      Develop micro-enterprises according to the Village funding cycle, start microenterprises in your region.

·      Fill out proper Village forms for each micro enterprise as specified in the Business Mentor manual.

·      Mobilize qualified groups to participate in Village Enterprise program

·      Responsible for quality Village Enterprise Program implementation in entire sub-county

Training and disbursement:

·      Properly train all new Village Enterprise business owners under Kuza Jamii according to training process detailed in the Kuza Jamii Training Manual

·      After pre-funding training sessions are complete, work with Village Enterprise staff to carry out grant disbursement for all business groups

·      Conduct supplemental training sessions and evaluate micro-enterprise performance after grant disbursements

Mentoring:

·      Provide mentoring on choosing and running a business using methods outlined in Mentoring Manual. Mentoring will require at least one visit to each business per month

·      Provide advice and support in designing business-mentoring methodologies that are the most appropriate for the type pf enterprises supported.

·      Prepare a monthly report detailing progress of business groups including successes and challenges, general observations and changes to business groups (industry, composition)

·      Help Business owners in producing credible business and marketing plan including how to balance positive cash flow and maintain accounts.

·      Connect enterprises up and down the value chain by identifying relevant stakeholders, suppliers etc. and creating sustainable commercial relationships between the parties.

Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs):

·      Organize VSLAs of at least 25 to 30 participants in respective village clusters

·      Train business groups on VSLA formation for self-directed savings and loans

·      Attend Monthly Savings Group Meetings for the first nine months providing assistance as needed.

·      Provide information and material, which may be of use to the business owners for marketing, value addition, business development, motivation and value chain maintenance.

Regional Exposure and Analysis:

·      Assist Field Associate, County Lead and Project Manager to introduce Village’s program to local government agencies

·      Work with Field Associate and County Lead to help identify most viable businesses in your region

·      Consult with other Business Mentors to determine best practices and share information

·      Attend Business Mentor Training and participate in County Business Mentor meetings, usually monthly meetings

·      Organize business visits as requested by Country Office.

·      Teach and show business owners how to conduct engaging presentations to visitors.

·      Organize and facilitate peer to peer and lesson learning exchange events between the different enterprises supported in the program.

Reporting:

·      Submit a Monthly report according to the Village Enterprise form in the BM training manual

·      Submit Business Profiles once a quarter

Safeguarding

·      Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility at VE, and it begins with me

·      Continuously sensitize program participants on safeguarding.

·      Ensure compliance with VE’s safeguarding policies

·      Report any incident of safeguarding in program operations for appropriate action/follow up.

Core Competencies:

·      Dedicated and hardworking

·      Highly self-motivated

·      Easy to interact and engage with various community groups

·      Confident and proactive in pursuing organization goals

Physical Environment and Demands  

·      Field based in a rural setup

·      Full time field work

·      Public transport including motorbike (bodaboda) will be the mode of transport or ride a motorbike

·      Frequent interaction with communities and their local leaders

Qualifications:

·      A minimum certificate in community development, business management, education and or other related to rural development

·      Experience with teaching, training, mentoring and/or community service

·      Served in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of one (1) year

·      Shown merit and ability in work performance and results

·      Fluent in local Language, Kiswahili and English

To be communicated.