Enterprise Development Manager
7 days ago
ABOUT THE COMPANY
GROOTS is a national movement of grassroots women-led community-based groups (CBOs) and Self Help Groups (SHGs) in Kenya. GROOTS Kenya has invested in nearly 2,500 women-led groups across 14 counties out of the 47 where we have direct presence. Founded in 1995 after the fourth UN Conference on Women in Beijing, China, GROOTS Kenya began as a response to the lack of visibility of grassroots women in development processes and decision-making forums that affect them and their communities.
JOB SUMMARY
GROOTS Kenya seeks to recruit an experienced Enterprise Development Manager who will lead and coordinate the implementation of enterprise development activities, focusing on supporting young women entrepreneurs and survivors of GBV.Qualifications:A bachelor's or Master's degree in business administration, entrepreneurship, economics, international development, or a related discipline.At least 5 years of experience in enterprise development, business support, or entrepreneurship, preferably in development programs or organizations focused on gender equality, youth empowerment, or economic empowerment.Proven track record of effectively supporting business development and growth, including experience in business planning, market analysis, and financial management.Strong understanding of gender-transformative inclusive business practices, with the ability to design and implement programs that address the specific needs of marginalized populations, including survivors of GBV.Demonstrated leadership abilities, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to inspire and manage teams towards achieving set goals.Commitment to gender equality and women's rights, and demonstrable experience working with non-governmental entities on designing and implementing economic empowerment programs.Fluency in English and Swahili.Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter outlining their qualifications and relevant experience to by 28th June 2024. Persons with disability are encouraged to apply.Applicants must indicate the POSITION in the email subject
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Planning and Program Management:Develop and implement enterprise development strategies and activities to support survivors of GBV.Ensure that enterprise development programs are gender-transformative and inclusive, especially for vulnerable young women survivors of GBV.Collaborate with Jasiri consortium partners and key stakeholders to identify and address barriers faced by survivors of GBV in starting, growing and sustaining businesses.Business Development and Support:Provide technical assistance and mentorship to young women entrepreneurs to enhance their business acumen and entrepreneurial skills.Facilitate access to business development services, including market research, business planning, financial literacy, and skills training.Identify and promote market opportunities and linkages for women-owned businesses to enhance their market presence and competitiveness.Team Leadership and Capacity Strengthening:Provide leadership and guidance to the enterprise development team in effectively implementing business support activities for survivors of GBV.Conduct training and capacity strengthening activities to enhance the entrepreneurial skills of GROOTS Kenya staff and partners.Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and transparency in the management of enterprise development initiatives.Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL):Liaise with GROOTS Kenya MERL Manager to develop MEL frameworks to track and monitor the performance and impact of enterprise development activities on the socio-economic resilience of survivors of GBV.Utilize MEL findings to identify areas of improvement in enterprise development practices and inform strategic decision-making and implementation.Document and share lessons learned and best practices related to gender-responsive and inclusive enterprise development for young women entrepreneurs.Partnership Development and Resource Mobilization:Establish and maintain partnerships with Jasiri Consortium partners, financial institutions, government agencies, and other stakeholders to leverage resources and support for enterprise development initiatives.Advocate for policies and initiatives that promote access to finance and business support services for survivors of GBV at local, national, and regional levels.Mobilize additional resources for enterprise development, focusing on securing funding for initiatives supporting survivors of GBV.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Programme management, Strategizing, Business development, Partnerships, Team leadership
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree
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