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 Nourish RCT according to training process detailed in the projects 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.

Business Savings Group BSG:

• Organize BSGs of at least 18 participants in respective village clusters
• Train business groups on BSG 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, Regional Manager / 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.
•  Be a resident of West Pokot County, Pokot North Subcounty, Alale Area.

To Apply:

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications coupled with a passion for changing lives of the extreme poor are invited to submit their cover Letter and resume in PDF(Maximum 3 pages) including 3 referees, on the online platform.

Safeguarding Statement: 

Village Enterprise is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees, volunteers, Visitors, associates (consultants, service providers and suppliers) and partners to uphold this commitment and adhere to our safeguarding policies and code of conduct. Village Enterprise has zero tolerance for any form of abuse, exploitation, or harassment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which may include reference checks with previous employers, verification of qualifications, and criminal record or background screening where required by law. 

Affirmative Action: 

Village Enterprise will provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions at Village will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Village does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by the law. Village will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship to daily operations. Village Enterprise is a corruption, solicitation or bribery free organization. We or any of our employees or associates do not charge money from job applicants before, during or after recruitment. Please report malpractices through our safeguarding hotline 0800724810

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