Enterprise Development Advisor at

4 weeks ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya TechnoServe Kenya Full time
TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries. We are a nonprofit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets
Summary
The Enterprise Development Advisor will provide On-site / embedded support to strengthen the technical capabilities of partner organizations.

He/ She will provide training, coaching, material adaptation, shadowing, etc to enhance their technical capacities and ensure effective program implementation.

Reporting to the Partnerships Manager, the Enterprise Development Advisor will work closely with the partner organizations identified in the program to ensure the program achieves its objectives.


Key roles and responsibilities:
Capacity Building and Training

Review and upskill relevant TechnoServe enterprise development philosophies, approaches, and materials, with a focus on the blue economy sector.

Build the capacity of key implementation partners allocated to them in areas of program implementation, youth engagement, and delivery of enterprise development training specific to the blue economy.

Provide technical training and coaching to partners adopting TechnoServe delivery approaches within the blue economy framework.
Adapt TechnoServe training curriculum to align with the unique needs and challenges of the blue economy sector.

Coordinate Training of Trainers (TOTs) and Training of Trainees (TTTs) sessions, ensuring that all training manuals are tailored to the requirements of the blue economy sector.

Diagnosis and Evaluation

Ensure efficient and effective implementation of program activities, outputs, and outcomes within the blue economy sector.

Build the capacity of implementing partners to conduct baseline, midline, and end-line surveys specific to the blue economy, delivery of digital training, one-on-one coaching to micro-enterprises, and formation of business groups.

Collaborate closely with the TechnoServe Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) teams to ensure proper data collection and monitoring within the blue economy context.

Stakeholder engagement and collaboration

Support stakeholder engagement within the blue economy sector.
Backstop communications and outreach initiatives related to the blue economy.

Reporting and Knowledge Management

Facilitate knowledge sharing and learning specifically related to the blue economy.

Support partners in mapping out program regions and beneficiaries within the blue economy sector in preparation for mobilization and recruitment.

Assist partners in adopting digital training methods, especially within the context of the blue economy, utilizing TechnoServe regenerative training modules.

Aftercare and continuous support

Collaborate and communicate with the Partnership Manager and local partners to provide aftercare activities.
Offer shadowing and on-site support to partners within the blue economy sector.

Provide weekly updates on the progress of the program, highlighting any unique challenges and learnings, particularly related to the blue economy.

Perform any other duties as assigned by the Partnerships Manager, with a focus on supporting the blue economy initiatives.


Required skills and experiences:
Bachelor's degree in business-related fields such as Marketing, Business Administration, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, or MIS. Holders of blue economy-related degrees have an added advantage.

Minimum of 3 years of experience working with MSMEs, preferably within the blue economy sector; experience working with marginalized communities is an added advantage.

Proven experience in Training of Trainers (TOT) specifically tailored to the needs of the blue economy sector.
Familiarity with coastal communities and understanding of their unique economic challenges and opportunities.

Experience in developing or adapting curriculum content related to the blue economy, and fluency in both English and Swahili is essential.

Strong planning skills and the ability to generate innovative solutions in highly dynamic work situations within the context of the blue economy.

Demonstrated ability to prepare and present well-written, cohesive analyses and reports focusing on the blue economy sector.
Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and cross-cultural skills, with a particular focus on building relationships within the blue economy ecosystem.
Up-to-date knowledge of recent trends in the MSME sector, specifically within the blue economy context in the country.

Proven track record of building strong client and stakeholder relationships with various entities such as government ministries, private sector companies, financial institutions, business associations, and academic institutions operating within the blue economy sector.

Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to effectively utilize digital tools for data analysis and presentation within the blue economy framework.

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